Erika was born in Mexico and developed a taste for eclairs in Paris before moving to the UK to teach drawing. She won a scholarship to study in L’École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, where she learned to combine bold colour and mark-making with poetry. When Erika isn’t drawing you’ll find her plotting ways to teach her cat to play the piano.
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: To The Other Side
To The Other Side: A powerful and timely story, exploring the journey of two young refugee children in search of safety. Perfect for opening up conversations about conflict and war, encouraging empathy and understanding.
Themes: Journeys | Refugees and Asylum Seekers | Conflict and War | Migration | Family | Friendship | Home
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 3-6
Related Book: The Memory Book
Book Creator: Louise Gooding
A reassuring story about the love between a little girl and her grandma, with practical information to help young children understand dementia and the changes it can bring.
Themes: Dementia | Grandparents | Families | Memories