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What is Mental Health? Where does it come from? And Other Big Questions – Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, Race & identity, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: What is Mental Health? Where does it come from? And Other Big Questions

Book Creator: Lucy Maddox

Exploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising, accessible and accurate way.

Themes: Mental Health | Science | Anxiety | Stress

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Ghostcloud – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, Geography, History, Modern Classic, Race & identity, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Ghostcloud

Book Creator: Michael Mann

A riveting, magical adventure set deep underneath a richly reimagined London for 9+ readers.

Themes: History | Science | Identity | Fantasy | Ghosts

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Kòkú Àkànbí and the Heart of Midnight – Teaching Notes

Topic: Disability, English, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 14+, 7-11

Related Book: Koku Akanbi: The Heart of Midnight

Book Creator: Maria Motunrayo Adebisi

When Koku accidentally unleashes an ancient demon, he must enter the magical world of Olori to claim his power. Full of action, magic, and eye-catching comic book-style illustrations, this 9+ series draws on West African mythology and is perfect for fans of Amari and the Night BrothersPercy Jackson, and Dragon Mountain.

This resource pack contains cross-curricular activites and discussion questions for use in the classroom or library reading group.

Themes: Belonging | West African Mythology | Magic | Friendship | Adventure Writing | Superpowers

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Cuts Both Ways – Discussion Questions

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 14+

Related Book: Cuts Both Ways

Book Creator: Candice Brathwaite

Uprooted from London to a sleepy English town, Cynthia finds herself caught between two brothers. When it turns out both boys have been keeping secrets from her, secrets that link back to the life Cynthia thought she had left behind in London, she realises that not everything is as it seems…

Themes: Race & Identity | Growing Up | Life Changes

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The Stories Grandma Forgot (And How I Found Them) – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Stories Grandma Forgot (and How I Found Them)

Book Creator: Nadine Aisha Jassat

From acclaimed poet Nadine Aisha Jassat comes a captivating mystery about memory loss, identity, and the unbreakable bond between grandmother and granddaughter. This resource pack contains cross-curricular activites and discussion questions for use in the classroom or library reading group.

Themes: Identity | Heritage | Memory | Family | Stories

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