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Weʼve raised £730 to Black Books Matter - PHASE TWO, Championing racial diversity through education, stories and resources for young people.
- Funded on Tuesday, 3rd November 2020
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When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young. - MAYA ANGELOU
Black Books Matter champions diversity in books and stories that represent, are written by and educate on the lives of people of colour.
Through providing books, community projects and workshops into homes, communities and schools we strive to educate young people of all backgrounds to accept and amplify diversity.
PHASE TWO
300 racially diverse books into homes and youth clubs that may not otherwise have access to resources.
Over 200 Hours of workshops and mentorships for young people.
20 Little Libraries with the community to allow everyone access to racially diverse selection of books.
Developing our theatre in Education Department
Phase One
We raised £3,000 for Get 300 racially diverse books that both inspire and educate young people of all backgrounds to accept and amplify diversity, into homes that may not otherwise have access to. resources.
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4 years agoJacqueline Adu-Sarkodie
4 years agoFUNDRAISER @ladieswholaunch_ “ONE SIMPLE GOAL Celebrating women in all that they do, with the aim of empowering the next generation of strong and fearless women.” What better way then to have three fierce and fearless female readers for our story time collaboration! Why not head over to their BBM blog post in @ladieswholaunch_ https://www.ladies-who-launch.com/post/__bbm
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- 4 years ago
Jacqueline Adu-Sarkodie
4 years agoWhat an incredible few days we had with @ladieswholaunch_ Here you can see the books that were read by our fabulous guests earlier this week! Head over to @ladieswholaunch_ to watch Monday’s & Tuesdays Storytime on their IGTV. We even have weekly story times all through summer starting this August How exciting!
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- 4 years ago
Jacqueline Adu-Sarkodie
4 years agofollow us on instagram @blackbooksmatteruk We have loads of story times coming weekly this month, and to keep updated on all we are doing. We are currently preparing for our first lot of workshops. If we continue to raise funds we will be able to facilitate weekly provisions in writing, poetry, script devising and THEATRE IN EDUCATION!
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Anonymous
Oct 31, 2020
I wish you all the best for your venture.
Clara Lafon
Oct 30, 2020
in solidarity
£20.00
Zoë
Oct 29, 2020
Great work!
£30.00
Zara Naeem
Oct 26, 2020
£10.00
Jane Thomas
Oct 8, 2020
Such a great way to move this amazing project on.
£20.00
Hannah
Aug 11, 2020
Amazing work Jac!
£20.00
Katie
Aug 6, 2020
This is such a great idea! Good luck!
£100.00
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