Windrush Wonder Stories
These books are published as part of Collage Arts’ Windrush Wonder Stories project on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the arrival of immigrants to the UK from the Caribbean on the Empire Windrush.
This intergenerational project captures inspiring true-life stories from the Caribbean Windrush generation and their descendents to create four illustrated children’s books.
There are four books in the Windrush Wonder Stories series:
The Empire Windrush, Grandad, Daddy and Me
The Empire Windrush, Grandad, Daddy and Me written by Michelle Inniss and illustrated by Enrique Gavilanes
‘One, one coco full basket’. Do not expect to achieve success overnight, take it slowly, work hard and never give up.
Stinking toe, a healing Tante and a luminous pool. Travel with Noah to Jamaica and amke the brave journey back again as he hears how his grandad settled in England.
Zalia The Mighty One
Zaila The Mighty One
written and illustrated by Lydia Newman edited by Rocio Rodriguez-Inniss
Stand tall, stand strong, stand straight!
Zaila the Mighty One doesn’t feel so mighty when she moves home and school. How can she overcome her fears?
Find out in her very first adventure with the help of her Nana.
My Granny and the NHS
My Granny and the NHS
written and illustrated by Michelle Inniss
“How did you know you wanted to become a midwife?” asked Hope.
“Ah!” said Granny. “Now that’s a story!”
Find out how Granny made the courageous journey from the Caribbean to England on the Empire Windrush to become a nurse.
Grandma's Magic Cooking Pot
Grandma’s Magic Cooking Pot
written by Ashley Driver and illustrated by Roselind Hunsel
When Grandma comes to England she finds a grey and sad place. She wants to help but how? Then Grandma remembers... her magic cooking pot!
