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The Story of Windrush

The Story of Windrush

Published in
2020
4.47
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Description

  The story before the scandal. A book to celebrate the inspiring legacy of the Windrush pioneers. In June 1948, hundreds of Caribbean men, women and children arrived in London on a ship called the HMT Empire Windrush. Although there were already Black people living in Britain at the time, this event marks the beginning of modern Black Britain. Combining historical fact with voices from the Windrush Generation, this book sensitively tells the inspiring story of the Windrush Generation pioneers for younger readers.
Age
7-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
123 pages

Why to read

  • Learn about a pivotal moment in British history
  • Understand the experiences of Caribbean immigrants
  • Recognize the contributions of the Windrush generation to British culture
  • Gain insight into the origins of modern multicultural Britain