Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism

This is a book that should be in all schools to instigate class discussions; many adults would do well to read it too. * LoveReading4Kids *Written in an accessible, clear way, with reminders to take a breather if it’s getting overwhelming, this book offers a way into complex topics for upper primary aged readers. * BookTrust *Author Yassmin Abdel-Magied explores many questions about racism to help readers learn how to recognise it and to speak out against it to make the world a fairer, safer place for everyone. * WRD Magazine *The book is bright, bold and colourful and the illustrations by Aleesha Nandhra really enhance the message of the book. […] Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism has the capacity to really make the reader think not only about racism in today’s society, but also what we can do to build a better, safer, fairer world for everyone * Reading Zone *An ideal book for classrooms everywhere. * Armadillo Magazine *

YASSMIN ABDEL-MAGIED is a Sudanese diaspora writer, broadcaster, and award-winning social advocate. An award-winning speaker and globally sought-after advisor on engaging diverse communities and inclusive leadership, Yassmin has delivered keynotes and workshops in 25 countries in Arabic, English and a smattering of French.

ALEESHA NANDHRA is an illustrator and sometimes printmaker from London. Narratives and visual storytelling play a huge part in her creative practice and thematically she is drawn to work which deals with nature, culture, mental health, music and everyday life. When she isn’t drawing, she’s probably eating something sweet, or outside looking at flowers.