At Manor Drive Secondary Academy, we are celebrating Black History Month through our library display, assemblies and engaging activities during form time. These opportunities help our students explore Black history, recognise achievements and contributions, and learn about the people and stories that have shaped our world.

Looking for your next half-term read?

We highly recommend exploring books by Black authors and discovering different voices, experiences and perspectives. Take a look at our three book recommendations below, choose one from the library, and enjoy reading over the half-term break!

Black and British: A Short, Essential History – David Olusoga

Historian David Olusoga explores the long and often overlooked history of Black people in Britain, from Roman times to the present day. An accessible introduction to the people, events and contributions that have shaped British history.

Windrush Child – Benjamin Zephaniah

This moving novel follows Leonard, a young boy who travels from Jamaica to Britain as part of the Windrush generation. Through his experiences, readers discover the challenges of starting a new life, finding belonging and facing prejudice.

Brown Girl Dreaming – Jacqueline Woodson

Written in beautiful verse, this memoir tells the story of Jacqueline Woodson growing up as an African American girl in the 1960s and 1970s. It explores family, identity, racism and the power of words to help us understand who we are.

Pick up a book, discover a new perspective and keep learning beyond the classroom!