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National Literacy
Trust picks
Trust picks
10 family listens to
celebrate Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, explore the National Literacy Trust's favourite listens, from mesmerising stories with life lessons at their core, to tales exploring racism and prejudice. Featuring Alison Hammond's Black in Time, Lenny Henry's The Boy with Wings and more.
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Fablehouse
- By: E. L. Norry
- Narrated by: Olivia Forrest
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Unleash your magic. Save your home. In this spectacular magical adventure steeped in Arthurian legend, Heather discovers a plot from a fae realm to infiltrate and overthrow the human world....
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Fablehouse
- Narrated by: Olivia Forrest
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 08-06-23
- Language: English
- Fablehouse by E. L. Norry
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'Strange things are happening at Fablehouse, a children's home in post-war England. It's a safe haven for Heather and her friends, sheltering them from a society that won't accept the colour of their skin. When a doorway opens up to the fae realm, can Heather and her friends come together to protect their home? Norry's characters come beautifully to life in this narration of fantasy, friendship and legend.'
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Black in Time
- The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today
- By: Alison Hammond
- Narrated by: Daniel Reid-Walter, Natalie Simpson, Alison Hammond
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people, and I'll tell you a secret...sometimes people we don't know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about....
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Very informative
- By Cheryl on 25-08-24
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Black in Time
- The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today
- Narrated by: Daniel Reid-Walter, Natalie Simpson, Alison Hammond
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 09-06-22
- Language: English
- Black in Time by Alison Hammond
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'History is full of amazing Black Britons who have changed the world. Get to know just some of them in this entertaining, sensitive and conversational audiobook which might just transform the way you think of our country’s past and present.'
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Sulwe
- By: Lupita Nyong'o, Vashti Harrison
- Narrated by: Lupita Nyong'o
- Length: 13 mins
- Unabridged
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From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o comes a powerful and moving book about colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within....
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Sulwe
- Narrated by: Lupita Nyong'o
- Length: 13 mins
- Release date: 23-02-21
- Language: English
- Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o
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'Sulwe learns an important lesson about where true beauty lies in this captivating story. Lupita’s wonderful narration of this highly personal story will resonate with all those who listen. We were mesmerised by Sulwe's journey through the night sky.'
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Coming to England
- By: Floella Benjamin
- Narrated by: Baroness Floella Benjamin
- Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the incredible story of Floella's journey from Trinidad to London, as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords....
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Excellent book
- By Amazon Customer on 12-08-24
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Coming to England
- Narrated by: Baroness Floella Benjamin
- Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 09-06-22
- Language: English
- Coming to England by Floella Benjamin
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'We love Baroness Benjamin’s own story of her early life in Trinidad, her family’s move to Britain as part of the Windrush generation, and her joys and struggles to make a success of her life here.'
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We’re Going to Find the Monster
- By: Malorie Blackman, Dapo Adeola
- Narrated by: Malorie Blackman
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Join two intrepid adventurers as their imaginations transform their house into a wild wonderland - and their big brother becomes a mighty monster....
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We’re Going to Find the Monster
- Narrated by: Malorie Blackman
- Length: 6 mins
- Release date: 28-10-21
- Language: English
- We're Going to Find the Monster by Malorie Blackman
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'We recommend this funny fairy-tale adventure as this brother and sister duo set off from home to find the monster (their big brother!).'
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Little Leaders
- Bold Women in Black History
- By: Vashti Harrison
- Narrated by: Nikki Amuka-Bird, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Cathy Tyson, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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Debut author Vashti Harrison tells the stories of both iconic and lesser-known female figures of black history....
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Amazing
- By Lara on 13-10-23
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Little Leaders
- Bold Women in Black History
- Narrated by: Nikki Amuka-Bird, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Cathy Tyson, Jade Anouka, Nneka Okoye
- Series: Leaders & Dreamers
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
- Release date: 01-03-18
- Language: English
- Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
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'A fascinating collection of true tales from inspiring women stretching back over 300 years. Hear about NASA scientists, activists, musicians and pioneers of Black history, lovingly narrated by a range of different voices.'
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Brown Girl Dreaming
- By: Jacqueline Woodson
- Narrated by: Jacqueline Woodson
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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From a multi-award winning New York Times bestseller and President Obama's 'O' Book Club pick comes a mesmerising story about a young Black girl growing up in America, finding a home and discovering her voice....
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Brown Girl Dreaming
- Narrated by: Jacqueline Woodson
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 27-04-23
- Language: English
- Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
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'Jacqueline Woodson’s compelling narration of her experience of growing up in 1960s America is told in verse. Among the tumultuous times are joyous celebrations of family and home. A poignant and honest collection to share with older children.'
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Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer
- By: Jeffrey Boakye
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Boakye
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Heartwarming, there are lovely sibling relationships, a great best friend, and a plot and setting that is familiar and pacy....
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Loved this book!
- By Amazon Customer on 09-06-23
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Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Boakye
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 06-06-23
- Language: English
- Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer by Jeffrey Boakye
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'It’s the 90s and music rules the playground. Kofi and his friends start Paper Jam, a magazine of song lyrics. Everything’s exciting at first, but Kofi must soon decide whether money or friendship is more important. A truly entertaining story.'
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Follow That Word
- By: John Agard
- Narrated by: John Agard
- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
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The father of performance poetry, John Agard, brings you a collection of riotously funny poems. Follow That Word is a celebration of imagination and demonstrates the true diversity of language....
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Follow That Word
- Narrated by: John Agard
- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
- Release date: 30-05-22
- Language: English
- Follow That Word by John Agard
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'Stunningly performed, John Agard’s lyrical, enthralling collection of poems draws on myths, legends, history, and the world around us. We love this amazing reminder about how powerful and engaging the spoken word can be - especially when enjoyed together.'
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The Boy with Wings
- The Boy with Wings, Book 1
- By: Lenny Henry, Keenon Ferrell - illustrator
- Narrated by: Lenny Henry
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
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The Boy with Wings is the first brilliantly exciting, action-packed middle-grade adventure from award-winning and much-loved comedian and actor Lenny Henry....
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Great Story!
- By Gemma Dwyer on 01-04-22
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The Boy with Wings
- The Boy with Wings, Book 1
- Narrated by: Lenny Henry
- Series: The Boy with Wings, Book 1
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 14-10-21
- Language: English
- The Boy with Wings by Lenny Henry
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'Tunde is having a tough time at school until unexpectedly sprouting wings throws him into an exciting world of adventure! Filled with humour, this audiobook is also a great way to approach conversations about topics such as racism, bullying and adoption.'
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