The Story of Windrush

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Author: Chimbiri, Kandace Interest age: from c 9 yearsPublished on 15 October 2020 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.Hardback | 48 pages141 x 210 x 12 | 210g The story before the scandal.A book to celebrate the inspiring legacy of the Windrushpioneers.In June 1948, hundreds of Caribbean men, women and children arrivedin London on a ship called the HMT EmpireWindrush. Although there were alreadyBlack people living in Britain at the time, this event marks thebeginning of modern Black Britain.Combines historical fact with voices from the Windrush GenerationTells the inspiring story of the Windrush Generation pioneersfor younger readersWith full colour illustration Show more