Spend up to four lessons using The Black Flamingo and Boy Queen to explore themes of diversity and inclusion, self-expression, and identity – encouraging students to celebrate what makes each of us unique.
Level:
Senior Phase (S4-6) / KS4
Explore themes of:
√ Identity √ Inclusion and Representation √ Diversity √ Human Rights √ Self-expression
Subject Checklist:
√ Expressive Arts √ English Language √ Social Studies √ Creative Writing
Note to teachers: These books contains some material that may not be suitable for some students. We recommend that teachers read the books carefully before using them in the classroom or recommending them to students and/or seek parental guidance.
Watch the event:
or on our website www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/dean-atta-george-lester-shine-on
Download the resources:
Shine On with Dean Atta and George Lester Word
Shine On with Dean Atta and George Lester PDF
Download an extract from Boy Queen to accompany the resources:
Boy Queen by George Lester 1st Chapter
Further information
If you enjoyed that then why not also try these discussion questions created publishers Hachette and Pan Macmillan!
Black Flamingo by Dean Atta Discussion Questions
Boy Queen by George Lester Discussion Notes