…And now one for KS5 (16-18+): Natives by Akala. Maybe should start a book club again!?
Could work for KS4 (14/15) too, maybe year 11? Another one I’ve shared before, but for older teens who want to read a critical, thoughtful and multilayered narrative (with lived experience) about race and racism in the UK, Empire, immigration, education, history, culture and more, Natives is brilliant. I could read and listen to Akala all day. In fact, I re-read and re-watch his work because I always learn so much.
This would also be a perfect read for a book club, and the chapter sections are short too, so ideal for a lunchtime book club with even just one question, ‘what did we learn from this bit?’ ‘Thoughts on Akala’s experiences?’
I can’t recommend this book enough. If only it featured on the curriculum 👀
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