John Agard's Windrush Child

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With a final hug, a young boy bids farewell to his Caribbean home and embarks on a voyage aboard the Empire Windrush to Britain. This evocative picture book, crafted by celebrated poet John Agard and illustrator Sophie Bass, captures the hope and courage of the Windrush Generation's journey to a new land.

About the author

John Agard is a poet and writer who grew up in Guyana and now lives in the UK. He is famous for his fun, imaginative poems and stories, such as 'Half-Caste' and 'The Young Inferno.' John loves playing with words and often writes about different cultures, making reading exciting and inspiring for everyone.