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Marley Dias gets it done
Unlike the other children's books we've read, this one was actually written by a child! Marely Dias had the foresight to tackle the...
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Feb 11, 20211 min read
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Hair Love - hope and positivity
This year, our theme is Hope and Positivity. After a totally unpredictable 2020, we want to focus on what we can learn from Black...
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Feb 11, 20211 min read
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Who am I - Jerome and Friends
Our second kid's book is about a young boy discovering who is is and what his names mean. It is such a simple concept but it touches on...
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Sep 21, 20201 min read
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My friend Jen - Autumn 2018
A book for children but full of knowledge for adults too. Jen is special because she suffers from Sickle Cell Anaemia, a condition very...
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Sep 21, 20201 min read
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This child will be great
The story of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the former President of Liberia and the first woman to lead an African Country. A fascinating story...
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Sep 21, 20201 min read
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Creative Quest - Summer 2018
So, this is book is a guide, an insight or an exploration into how many different "creatives" create. Music, Art, Food, Fashion,...
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Sep 21, 20201 min read
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What we've been reading
So, it has been busy at Essential Curriculum Towers. Since we set up our platform, the aim has been to dive into literature and discover...
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Feb 12, 20191 min read
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Review of Homegoing
A well crafted mix of funny, painful and thought-provoking storied based on the lives of two sisters. This book will draw you in, make...
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Sep 1, 20181 min read
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Essential Curriculum Challenge
Hi All, So we're all about reading here and would like to encourage everyone to do the same. Do you think you can read one book by a...
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Aug 21, 20181 min read
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Essential Reading
We're aiming to share stories by talented writers who bring words to life. We love books and reading is a great way to learn. Even if you...
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Aug 15, 20181 min read
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Our First Book
We started with amazing Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. This is her debut novel, charting the story of two sisters and their descendants across...
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Aug 15, 20181 min read
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