Lunar New Year books for children and teens
Lunar New Year books for children and teens with titles by Grace Lin, Malinda Lo, Geraldine McCaughrean, Gene Luen Yang, Sue Lynn Tan, Adeline Yen Mah, Alice Wong, Aram Kim, Eric Huang, and Kevin Tsang.
Katie Sahota author page
Katie Sahota biography
Katie Sahota is a British children’s author known for her picture book Little Glow. Published by Owlet Press in 2021, Little Glow explores themes of light, hope, and togetherness, following a small flame as it witnesses a variety of cultural and religious festivals. The book is illustrated by Harry Woodgate.
Katie Sahota has a background in public health and is passionate about representation and inclusivity in children’s literature. Her work aims to reflect the diversity of modern society and to encourage empathy and understanding among young readers. Little Glow has been recognised for its inclusive approach, featuring celebrations such as Diwali, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Christmas, and more.
Little Glow was shortlisted for the 2022 British Book Awards in the Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year category.
Teaching diversity through reading in primary schools
Books to help teach diversity to children in KS1 and KS2 in primary schools – with characters and settings to introduce age-appropriate discussions of the diversity of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, education, disability, identity, nationality, religion, sexuality, neurodiversity, social background, and beliefs.
Does reading decline in secondary schools? | Series 1, Episode 3
Season 1, Episode 3 of the School Reading List podcast. With new book post, 30 great books for September 2022, a step back in time to the historical fiction of Rosemary Sutcliff and ‘Does reading decline in secondary schools?’
September 2022 book club picks
September 2022’s set of book club recommendations features an uplifting and inspirational collection of titles by Elena Mannion, Donna Barba Higuera, Katie Sahota, James Nicol, Deborah Chancellor, Elizabeth Laird, Kory Merrit and Richard O’Neill.
Bestselling books by Katie Sahota
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