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A different story
Tide~
Explores the potential for using stories to raise global issues at KS2.
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A ticket to Jamaica
Carolrhoda Books 1999
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Non-fiction books for younger readers with lively photos and differentiated text. |
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A flavour of the Caribbean
Hodder Wayland
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A celebration of food and festivals in The Caribbean. Other titles include A flavour of China, Mexico and West Africa. |
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Amazing adventures of Equiano
Ian Randle Publishers
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This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Olaudah Equiano, sold as a slave as a young boy, and who later fought for the abolition of slavery. |
Bangladesh photo-activity pack
GA Highly Commended
Manchester DEP 2003
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Explores the lives of people in Bangladesh and the UK and highlights common issues and concerns. Key Stage 2. |
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Benjamin Zephaniah
Tamarind
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Tells the story of Birmingham born and bred, Benjamin Zephaniah and his rise to fame as a poet and best selling author Other titles in the Black Profiles series include Malorie Blackman and Chinwe Roy. |
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Bloody Foreigners
Robert Winder, Little, Brown 2004
Tells the story of immigration to Britain, as a continuous narrative.
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Coming home, a story about Divali
Hodder Wayland
One of a series of stories set against significant religious and cultural festivals.
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Credit to the nation
Refugee Council
Tells the story of the hundreds of thousands of refugees who have found sanctuary in Britain over the last hundred years.
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Freedom flight
Bernard Ashley, Orchard Books 2003
Latest novel from Bernard Ashley, headteacher from South London. |
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Tom has dyslexia and thinks of himself as a no-hoper. But he’s a keen sailor and is brilliant with maps. When he rescues Danni – an immigrant girl – his life takes on a whole new meaning. |
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Gariyan
Oxfam
Offers a broader focus for a topic on transport by exploring issues in Pakistan.
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Grandfather counts
Andrea Cheng, Lee and Low Books 2000
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Story of a young girl’s relationship with her grandfather, when he arrives in England from China. |
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Here, there and everywhere
Trentham Books
Exploring issues of belonging, identity and equality in schools.
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India: Children’s needs, Children’s rights
Unicef
Looks at India through the lives of a number of children, living in different parts of the country.
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Islamaphobia: issues, challenges and actions
Chaired by Dr Richard Stone, Edited by Robin Richardson, Trentham Books 2004
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A report by the Commission on British Muslims and Islamaphobia.
See also Citizenship and Muslim Perspectives
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Islamic Britain
I. B. Taurus Publishers
An investigation of British Muslims’ perceptions of themselves, their sense of identity and the dilemmas they face.
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Islamic stories
Evans Brothers
One of a series of books which introduces young readers to some of the most significant beliefs, values and traditions of the world’s main faiths.
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Lisa and the lacemaker
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
An adventure story which also gives a unique and accurate insight into the experiences and inner thoughts of a girl with Asperger’s Syndrome.
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Looking after Louis
Lesley Ely and Polly Dunbar, Frances Lincoln 2004
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A sensitive story about a new boy at school with autism. Through imagination, kindness and a special game of football – Louis’ classmates find a way to join him in his world, and include Louis in theirs. |
Passage to freedom ~ the Sugihara story
Ken Mochizuki, Lee and Low Books 1997
The powerful and moving story of a Japanese diplomat, working in Lithuania in 1940. His compassion and that of his family helped save the lives of hundreds of Jewish refugees.
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Rainbow Joe and me
Lee & Low Books
Eloise likes colours. Her friend, Rainbow Joe, likes colours too.
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Rainbow Joe is blind so Eloise tells him about the colours she mixes and the fantastic animals she paints. |
Strawgirl
Macmillan
Molly is half Nigerian, half Celtic and growing up in a Scottish farming community. When her father is killed in a road accident she has to fight to keep the farm she loves. |
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A story about loyalty, bereavement, bullying and identity. |
The Gotcha smile
Orchard Books
The story of Clarine’s first day at school.
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The India File
Channel 4 Schools
Contains a teacher’s book, activity book and video. |
The activities are written around the five, 15 minute programmes: Life in Bombay, Life in the village, Arts and crafts, Struggle for freedom, Celebrations. For KS2.
See also Communities and Change
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The swirling hijaab
Mantra
Enter the imaginary world of a little girl playing with her mother’s hijaab.
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Wealth of Nations: India
Hodder Wayland
One of a series of country profiles for young children.
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Welcome to lizard lounge
Laura Hambleton, Milet 2004
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Lizard thinks that all lizards are the same, until he arrives at Lizard lounge and meets some new reptile friends with different names and qualities. His new friends help him find out what makes him unique. |
World Issues ~ Human rights
Belitha Press 2002
One of a series of non-fiction books on issues such as human rights, poverty and equal opportunities. |
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Looks first at one person’s experiences and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the globe. |
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World team
Red Fox
‘One big round world, one small round ball’ ~ a picture book of football around the world.
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Diversity and commonality
