This is part of the ‘Little Gem’ imprint from Barrington Stoke and it is aimed at those just learning to read, or who are struggling with their reading. It is the story of young Leon and his friend Sav and what happens when they think they hear a cat trapped in an upstairs flat. When…
This is the second story featuring Einstein the penguin and his human friends, Imogen and Arthur. In this story, Einstein is back in Australia and the children are really missing him. When an opportunity to get him back to the UK presents itself, they decide to take a chance. The only problem is that it…
With a sub-heading of ‘Maths Words for Little People’ and part of a series on maths language and understanding, this book clearly explains and illustrates common vocabulary for 2D and 3D shapes, including patterns and tessellations. The inclusion of children in the illustrations helps to give the information context. There is a helpful list of…
The Short Story after Apartheid: Thinking with Form in South African Literature English Association Monographs: English at the Interface, 11 Riach, Graham K. November 1st, 2023 ISBN 9781837644704 Pages 240 Format Hardback Description The Short Story after Apartheid offers the first major study of the anglophone short story in South Africa since apartheid’s end. By…
In this session, Phil Shaw and Scott Freer from the Department of English at the University of Leicester will talk about the work they have been doing with schools in Leicester to help GCSE English Literature pupils develop an appreciation of poetry. Our approach assumes that recognition and enjoyment of the sensory aspects of poetry…
Book recommendations The Small Things, Lisa Thompson Read our review of this book Fight Back, A.M. Dassu An empowering story about finding your identity and the courage to fight for it. Aaliyah is an ordinary thirteen-year-old living in the Midlands – she’s into her books, shoes, K-pop and she is a Muslim. She has always…
Dixons Academies Trust is a MAT that operates in the north of England. At Dixons, we live our mission and values every day. We are committed to making a difference where it matters most. We work to improve the future for thousands of children in parts of the north of England where young lives are adversely affected…
This document is the response of the English Association’s Higher Education Committee, the Institute for English Studies, and University English Executive to the Research England REF2028 Consultation, following wide consultation with our subject communities. With huge thanks to Professor Greg Walker (University of Edinburgh), Chair of Unit of Assessment sub-panel 27 in REF2021, for leading on this…
