ALEX Wheatle, who visited Yardleys school in Birmingham, had this to say. “It’s crucial for young people to have their own books, something they can treasure and read. Reading leads to empathy and an understanding of so many other things. This
is especially important for young vulnerable people who might not necessarily have a bookshelf in their home. For me the very presence of an author in a school can help a child to believe in themselves. It broadens their horizons when they see people of
colour who are successful in their field. It’s so influential for young people, especially working-class children to be exposed to all kinds of careers and possibilities, so that they can see it as a possibility for themselves. It’s lifechanging really.”
AUTHOR and one of the trainers for our workshops Chitra Soundar said: “BookTrust Represents is an amazing initiative for writers just getting into the fray. New writers will find publishing a maze as it is and it’s doubly
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complicated for BAME writers as the Reflecting Realities report produced by CLPE, supported by ACE has reflected for a second year. This initiative has been very inclusive and through this training and (hopefully) many more to
come will give BAME writers a boost to climb over the invisible wall. I wish all the participants good luck and use this opportunity to connect and network with other BAME writers and with the industry to progress their careers.”
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