Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Hollis Kurman is a children’s author whose work focuses on themes of migration and belonging. She is the author of the picture book Counting Kindness: Ten Ways to Welcome Refugee Children, which was published by Otter-Barry Books in 2020. The book introduces young readers to the experiences of refugee children and the importance of kindness and welcome. Kurman’s writing is informed by her involvement in organisations that support refugees and children’s rights.
In addition to her writing, Kurman serves on the advisory board of the Anne Frank House and is a founding member of the Human Rights Watch Netherlands Committee. Her work reflects her commitment to social issues and education. Counting Kindness: Ten Ways to Welcome Refugee Children was illustrated by Barroux and has been used in educational settings to foster discussions about empathy and inclusion.
Hollis Kurman’s Counting Kindness: Ten Ways to Welcome Refugee Children was published by Otter-Barry Books in 2020.
Kindness, empathy and love children’s books for students aged 3-12+ including titles by Laura Dockrill, Malcolm Duffy, Dan Smith, Alice Oseman, Jess McGeachin, Michael Rosen, Catherine Rayner, Satoshi Kitamura, Suma Subramaniam, Benjamin Dean, R J Palacio & more.
Refugees and migration books for children and teens, featuring books by Erika Meza, Na’ima B. Robert, Brian Bilston, Eoin Colfer, Onjali Q. Raúf, Sita Brahmachari, Armin Greder, Michael Rosen, Ele Fountain and Malcolm Duffy.
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