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Darren Chetty @rapclassroom

Welsh Indian South African Dutch Londoner. Phd Phil of Ed. Antiracist Dialogic Pedagogy. P4C. Children's Books. Teaching. Writing. Rep: @rachelpmann

Joined April 2011
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Jan 14
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Books for Keeps@BooksForKeeps
May 15
Our NEW issue is here, #BfK278 with interviews, features & children's book reviews. Includes Brian Moses, Natalia Shaloshvili, Alexis Deacon, Everything with Words, Letterbox Library recommends, new Beyond the Secret Garden AND @michaelrosenyes #KidLit bit.ly/4tIl0fz
Graphic advertising the new issue of children's review journal Books for Keeps and some of the lead features in the issue, including interviews with Brian Moses, Michael Rosen and Alexis Deacon. Books for Keeps is free to read.

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Mehdi Hasan
@mehdirhasan
May 19
Difficult to overstate what a disgustingly deranged and bigoted individual Cleese has become, tweeting this bile and these lies the day after an attack on a mosque. Not sure I can ever watch Monty Python again in the same way.
John Cleese
@JohnCleese
May 19
Nice to see Starmer's concern for so many of his voters One way to reduce Muslim worries about safety would be for them to stop laying emphasis on taking over other people's countries, with all the killing of infidels that this would apparently entail This looks like aggression to non-Muslim people of an anxious disposition Goodness knows why
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Teresa Cremin CBE@TeresaCremin
Feb 1
Looking forward to considering Nurturing Young Writers @HertsEnglish Conference- Do join! The programme is packed with keynotes and workshops exploring synergies between research, policy and practice including @RealGeoffBarton @rapclassroom @ShareenAdvice @CLSJ_OpenUni
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ERIC HUNTLEY (1929-2026) RADICAL ACTIVIST, WRITER AND PUBLISHER OF THE BLACK DIASPORA fyi: @JacquiMckenzie6 @melissasigodo #Justice_4_DandG download drive.google.com/file/d/1En9…
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English & Media Ctr@EngMediaCentre
Jan 29
Yesterday evening with @clpe1 we hosted 'Exploring the archive (ILEA & EMC): the past, present future of antiracist education children's literature', organised by @rapclassroom. A packed house for an after-school event - so much commitment to anti-racist pedagogy.
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Sami Gold
@souljagoyteller
Jan 22
Such non-political acts as portraying an integrated kiddie pool in the year 1969
Meghan McCain
@MeghanMcCain
Jan 22
Wanna know one of the best things about Mr. Rogers growing up? I never knew anything about his political opinions. He just entertained kids. That's it.
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Lessons from the Archive - ILEA, Children’s Books, and Antiracism. You’re warmly invited to join me to explore the Inner London Education Authority’s archive and discuss the past, present and future of antiracist education and children’s literature. A facilitated conversation: Celia Burgess-Macey, Kandace Chimbiri & Darren Chetty in association with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education and the English and Media Centre (CLPE & EMC).  Wednesday 28th January - 5pm - 6.30pm (GMT) Register / queries: readingcirc@gmail.com fyi @BameedWales #Justice_4_DandG @EqtNet @melissasigodo @JacquiMckenzie6 @lisa_singh71 @blackhistwalker @voice21oracy @Books_Wales @AmandaMoorghen @BookBrunch @Ty_Newydd @jeffreykboakye @thesoccerdemic @BEtruthopower @BlackBritHistMA @marcia_rigg @Nay_Landell @CurriculumBlack @Taj_Ali1 @uk_parc @lisa_singh71 @fhalmarchives @AskProfGusJohn @rapclassroom @kehinde_andrews @rapclassroom
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FREE. Registration essential: eventbrite.com/e/the-past-pr…

The past, present and future of children's books & antiracist education

Join us for a facilitated community discussion exploring the antiracist archives (ILEA & EMC) - bringing educators & creators together.

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Letterbox Library@LetterboxLib
Jan 12
The Past, Present and Future of Children’s Books & Antiracist Education. ⭐️Jan 28th⭐️ 5-6.30pm See you there! @rapclassroom @knchimbiri @EngMediaCentre @clpe
Image of an event flyer. Text reads: “THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS € ANTIRACIST EDUCATION Wednesday, Jan 28th | 5-6:30pm GMT EMC & CLPE, Webber Street, London, SE1 8QW, FREE. All welcome, registration essential. Join us for a facilitated community discussion exploring the antiracist archives (ILEA & EMC) - bringing educators & creators together. A chance to browse archival items relating to antiracism, education, and children's literature and participate in a community conversation about lessons from the past and plans for the future!” Against a background of 2 shades of blue. 3 red framed circles down the right side with head & shoulder photos of the contributors. 4 book cover images along the bottom: Teaching & Racism; Dragon’s Teeth; The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses; The Story of the Windrush.

ALT Image of an event flyer. Text reads: “THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS € ANTIRACIST EDUCATION Wednesday, Jan 28th | 5-6:30pm GMT EMC & CLPE, Webber Street, London, SE1 8QW, FREE. All welcome, registration essential. Join us for a facilitated community discussion exploring the antiracist archives (ILEA & EMC) - bringing educators & creators together. A chance to browse archival items relating to antiracism, education, and children's literature and participate in a community conversation about lessons from the past and plans for the future!” Against a background of 2 shades of blue. 3 red framed circles down the right side with head & shoulder photos of the contributors. 4 book cover images along the bottom: Teaching & Racism; Dragon’s Teeth; The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses; The Story of the Windrush.
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HertsPrimaryEnglish
@HertsEnglish
Jan 8
Our National Primary English Conference is always a great day. Don't miss out on the early bird pricing for this year's event, valid until 16/1/26! We're excited to bring you these amazing speakers! Check out the agenda & book your discounted place here: hfleducation.org/events/nati…
Hurry, Early Bird Offer! National Primary English Conference 2026 Writing Matters: Bridging Research and Policy into Classroom Practice Tuesday 17th March 2026 9am-4pm Online Early Bird Price: £135 VAT

ALT Hurry, Early Bird Offer! National Primary English Conference 2026 Writing Matters: Bridging Research and Policy into Classroom Practice Tuesday 17th March 2026 9am-4pm Online Early Bird Price: £135 VAT
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Boston Smalls
@smalls2672
Jan 2
The day Charlie Kirk decided he was just going to debate college kids going forward.
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HertsPrimaryEnglish
@HertsEnglish
8 Dec 2025
Have you seen the incredible speakers we have lined up for our 2026 Primary English Conference? Join us in March for an insightful day, with sessions from experts in the field of writing. Early bird prices are available now - don't miss out! hfleducation.org/events/nati…
Hurry, Early Bird Offer! National Primary English Conference 2026 Building Excellence in English: Foundations for Flourishing Tuesday 17th March 2026 9am - 4pm Online Early bird price £135 VAT

ALT Hurry, Early Bird Offer! National Primary English Conference 2026 Building Excellence in English: Foundations for Flourishing Tuesday 17th March 2026 9am - 4pm Online Early bird price £135 VAT
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Larry the Cat
@Number10cat
27 Nov 2025
Next time someone asks what's the matter with this site, show them this: An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being encouraged by an Irish passport holder, using an alias, to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
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School Library Association@uksla
27 Nov 2025
Our 8-12 year old pupils chose a different book as their favourite - the epic and truly amazing Amazing Asia takes the Children's Choice accolade for this category. HUGE congratulations to @RashmiWriting @jasonlyon_ and @QuartoKids #childrensbooks #InformationBookAward
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@Cymru
27 Nov 2025
Cofio Gary ♥️
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Letterbox Library@LetterboxLib
24 Nov 2025
The most recent @IBBYUK conference centred on what histories children are traditionally told and how these can be resisted, expanded, interrupted. A superb lineup of speakers including: Farrah @clpe1 Chris Haughton @storyvilled with @candygourlay & @balirai …
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Chris Haughton stands, mic in left hand. Right hand raised, pointing to a slide. This shows an inside double page spread of his book The History of Information.: top title reads Social Change. We see a line of people in silhouette marching, holding placards.

ALT Chris Haughton stands, mic in left hand. Right hand raised, pointing to a slide. This shows an inside double page spread of his book The History of Information.: top title reads Social Change. We see a line of people in silhouette marching, holding placards.

Panel. Left is Gita Ralleigh, laughing. Middle is Candy Gourlay who is speaking; expressive hands. Right is Bali Rai drinking a glass of water.

ALT Panel. Left is Gita Ralleigh, laughing. Middle is Candy Gourlay who is speaking; expressive hands. Right is Bali Rai drinking a glass of water.

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