Event information

The event celebrateD diverse voices in children’s and teens’ literature and film by exploring texts from diverse creators, featuring diverse characters, and by sharing the expertise of teachers and materials writers from those communities, offering authentic and relevant insights.

Communities that have been looked at in talks/workshops:

• Neurodiversity

• LGBTQIA+

• Genderqueer, gender-questioning, and non-binary

• Race and ethnicity

• Refugee and displaced peoples

The day included numerous interactive activities, lots of opportunities for networking, the chance for you to present your favourite book or film to the group, and also finished with a hybrid panel where you could ask a range of experts for their opinions and advice!

This was a perfect day for teachers to promote diversity and inclusion in their classrooms through the vehicle of literature and film to find support, new friends, and inspiration! 

PCE Programme