Coming to England
Floella Benjamin
Illustrated by Joelle Avelino
Ages 9 to 11
15 April 2021Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Synopsis
The 25th anniversary edition of Baroness Floella Benjamin's classic memoir, Coming to England. With a foreword by the author and some additional historical information, this is the incredible story of Floella's journey from Trinidad to London, as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords. It is gloriously illustrated throughout by Joelle Avelino, perfect for readers aged 9+.
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Details
15 April 2021144 pages
9781529045444Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Reviews
First published more than twenty years ago and as resonant now as it was then, Floella Benjamin's story of her journey from one way of life in Trinidad to another in London is a brilliant memoir that also speaks to universal experiences of children coming to the UK. Benjamin's upbeat personality infuses the story and gives hope without diminishing the challenge of assimilation.Julia Eccleshare, Guardian
