Daring to Be Free by Sudhir Hazareesingh compliments the Canon in Colour resources by exploring resistance against slavery; a key theme for understanding the historical context of 19th-century texts and offers invaluable insights into the resilience and creativity of the enslaved people.

For teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of resistance to slavery and bring a full historical perspective to the nineteenth-century texts they teach.

In celebration of Noughts & Crosses 25 year anniversary, Dr. Lesley Addy-Nelson (Education Consultant & Researcher) explores how Malorie Blackman’s masterpiece continues to challenge, educate and deepen empathy. Three key messages arose from Lesley’s re-read of the novel.

For teachers teaching or considering Noughts & Crosses, this reflection. Explores the novel’s treatment of identity, power and education, offering starting points for classroom discussion.

Tọlá Okogwu is an award-winning and bestselling children’s author. Born in Nigeria but raised in London, England, she studied Journalism and spent some years exploring the world of blogging, haircare and freelance writing before returning to her first love…fiction.

Written for Year 7 students settling into secondary school, this article offers reassurance about friendships, change and finding your feet, and can be shared by teachers, parents or carers.