Ahead of its upcoming new UK tour, The Boy at the Back of the Class author Onjali Q. Raúf chatted with Ink Pellet about its increased relevance in today’s fractured society and the associated education resources developed for schools.
First published in 2018, The Boy at the Back of the Class has won many awards and features the arrival of Ahmet, a Syrian refugee, into a primary school in London, the friendships he makes and the prejudices he encounters. It’s a pertinent tale with strong messages of friendship, kindness and acceptance of others. As Onjali said, “the biggest hope is that it will open up discussions, especially with young people, about the humanity of the situation”.
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