John Agard’s Windrush Child

by John Agard

With a final hug, a young Windrush child says goodbye to the Caribbean and begins a journey across the ocean to Britain.

This powerful picture book, filled with hope and warmth, beautifully captures the experiences of the Windrush Generation through lyrical words and vibrant illustrations, honouring the children and families who made this life-changing voyage.

Themes

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  • Feelings
  • Journeys
  • New Home
  • Moving To New Country
  • Immigration
  • Leaving Family Behind
  • Caribbean
  • Ocean Journey
  • England
  • Different Climates
  • Adventure
  • New School
  • Poetry
  • Racism
  • Antagonism
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Trying To Fit In
  • Hope
  • History