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The Story of the Windrush
In June 1948, hundreds of Caribbean men, women and children arrived in London on a ship called the HMT Empire Windrush.
Although there were already Black people living in Britain at the time, this event marks the beginning of modern Black Britain. It’s also become a wider symbol of today’s multicultural Britain.
Combining historical fact with voices from the Windrush generation, this book sensitively tells the inspiring story of the Windrush generation for younger readers.
• Easy-to-read text explains the history behind
the headlines and improves children’s knowledge
of our world.
• Beautifully illustrated throughout with a wide range
of photos, maps and artwork to aid understanding
and heighten interest in the topic.
This book is suitable for children who are confident readers, enjoy facts and are ready to tackle more complex information.
Although there were already Black people living in Britain at the time, this event marks the beginning of modern Black Britain. It’s also become a wider symbol of today’s multicultural Britain.
Combining historical fact with voices from the Windrush generation, this book sensitively tells the inspiring story of the Windrush generation for younger readers.
• Easy-to-read text explains the history behind
the headlines and improves children’s knowledge
of our world.
• Beautifully illustrated throughout with a wide range
of photos, maps and artwork to aid understanding
and heighten interest in the topic.
This book is suitable for children who are confident readers, enjoy facts and are ready to tackle more complex information.
Hardcover
Published October 15, 2020
About the author
K.N. Chimbiri
8 books25 followersKandace Chimbiri is the self-published author of four Black history books for children; Secrets of the Afro Comb,6,000 Years of Art and Culture (2013), The Story of Early Ancient Egypt (2011), Step Back in Time to Ancient Kush activity book (2009) and The Story of the Windrush (2018), a tribute to the Windrush Generation pioneers. Kandace was born in London, England in 1968 to parents from Barbados.
Motivated by a desire to help improve both children's literacy as well as their knowledge of history, Kandace founded her small publishing house Golden Destiny Ltd in 2009. Golden Destiny specialises in non-fiction titles for children, in particular Black history before mass enslavement.
Kandace’s self-published books led directly to working with museums on exhibitions. She has worked with the V&A on Contemporary Kushite Kings and Queens (part of the Staying Power project in 2011), the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge on the Origins of the Afro Comb (2013) and with the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology on the Fusion of Worlds (2014).
She has given talks for adults and for children on African history as well as tours on African Artefacts in the British Museum, the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and the V&A.
Her talks and workshops for adults include:
• Ancient Warrior Queens of the Sudan (for Black History Walks)
• Nefertiti: a Black icon?
• African Artefacts in European Museums
• Hairstyles of the Ancient Egyptians
• Ancient Egyptian Combs and African Hair
• Female Rulers of the Ancient Nile Valley
Her talks, museum trails and workshops for children include Great Lives of Ancient Africa (museum mystery hunt), 6,000 years of African combs, Why doesn’t everyone have African hair? and Kushite crowns. She has also delivered Black history sessions for children at the Barbados Museum (2012).
She appeared in the documentary, Nubian Spirit: The African Legacy of the Ancient Nile Valley.
Other publications:
K.N. Chimbiri. “The ancient Kushite city of Meroë. “ Stevenson, A. (ed.) (2015) The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology: Characters and Collections. London: UCL Press.
In Oct 2018 she stopped self-publishing to concentrate solely on writing.
Motivated by a desire to help improve both children's literacy as well as their knowledge of history, Kandace founded her small publishing house Golden Destiny Ltd in 2009. Golden Destiny specialises in non-fiction titles for children, in particular Black history before mass enslavement.
Kandace’s self-published books led directly to working with museums on exhibitions. She has worked with the V&A on Contemporary Kushite Kings and Queens (part of the Staying Power project in 2011), the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge on the Origins of the Afro Comb (2013) and with the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology on the Fusion of Worlds (2014).
She has given talks for adults and for children on African history as well as tours on African Artefacts in the British Museum, the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and the V&A.
Her talks and workshops for adults include:
• Ancient Warrior Queens of the Sudan (for Black History Walks)
• Nefertiti: a Black icon?
• African Artefacts in European Museums
• Hairstyles of the Ancient Egyptians
• Ancient Egyptian Combs and African Hair
• Female Rulers of the Ancient Nile Valley
Her talks, museum trails and workshops for children include Great Lives of Ancient Africa (museum mystery hunt), 6,000 years of African combs, Why doesn’t everyone have African hair? and Kushite crowns. She has also delivered Black history sessions for children at the Barbados Museum (2012).
She appeared in the documentary, Nubian Spirit: The African Legacy of the Ancient Nile Valley.
Other publications:
K.N. Chimbiri. “The ancient Kushite city of Meroë. “ Stevenson, A. (ed.) (2015) The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology: Characters and Collections. London: UCL Press.
In Oct 2018 she stopped self-publishing to concentrate solely on writing.
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December 30, 2020
5 ⭐
This book i found on my recommended reads on my Kindle app.
This is written for younger readers and talks about the migration of people from British colonies to the 'Mother land' in order to help rebuild Britain after the 2nd World War.
There is a lot of detail in this and it does discuss how the migrants were treated as well as what the British Government were actually expecting regarding 'desirable' migrants, but this is done in a way that children will understand without being scary or overwhelming.
The subjext told though this book is done well and is based on actual experiences from those who came to be known as 'The Windrush Generation' and uses illustrations and photos to help with understanding.
This book is great to help younger readers understand the history of the Windrush Generation and the hardships they faced and still face today.
This book i found on my recommended reads on my Kindle app.
This is written for younger readers and talks about the migration of people from British colonies to the 'Mother land' in order to help rebuild Britain after the 2nd World War.
There is a lot of detail in this and it does discuss how the migrants were treated as well as what the British Government were actually expecting regarding 'desirable' migrants, but this is done in a way that children will understand without being scary or overwhelming.
The subjext told though this book is done well and is based on actual experiences from those who came to be known as 'The Windrush Generation' and uses illustrations and photos to help with understanding.
This book is great to help younger readers understand the history of the Windrush Generation and the hardships they faced and still face today.
September 26, 2018
The story of the Windrush generation which includes illustrations and photographs from the era as well as a glossary and resources for further reading. The author, K. N. Chimbiri, has incorporated the experiences of some of those who were involved, and this book will appeal to all age groups.
January 8, 2021
A really insightful story about the Windrush generation. My mother talked about the history of the Windrush and how it impacted different lives within the Caribbean. The chapters are broken down with interesting factual accounts, which are supported with maps, illustrations and black and white photography – a perfect blend. Sam King was the story that stuck with me. He lived in Jamaica. He decided to leave and travel to England. He served in the RAF during World War II; however, he wasn’t allowed to stay in Britain after and had to return to Jamaica. He did return back to England during the
Windrush, worked for the postal service and became a significant community leader. He co-founded the charity the Windrush Foundation. It was easy to understand and follow the journey of the Windrush generation.
The Story of the Windrush
Windrush, worked for the postal service and became a significant community leader. He co-founded the charity the Windrush Foundation. It was easy to understand and follow the journey of the Windrush generation.
The Story of the Windrush
December 30, 2020
An informative useful educational book for children and adults giving you an insight of Windrush generation and the why they travel to Britain I enjoyed reading this book in the style of Peter and Jane children books we use to have back in the 70’s when we didn’t have these type of books to learn about black history. This is a good educational book.
August 25, 2020
A great book for breaking a large and complex part of British history and heritage into digestible, easily understood chunks. It does a great job of explaining colonisation and racism to a younger audience, and also at showing real people with dreams and struggles for the reader to relate to and root for. Overall, a great book for younger readers to learn about the Windrush generation, or even adult readers unfamiliar with this important part of British history.
December 30, 2019
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October 27, 2020
An informative and detailed account of The Windrush Scandal, put into simple terms so easily understood by children - accompanied with beautiful illustrations.
January 29, 2021
informative childrens book about the windrush generation.
October 11, 2021
I picked this up in the library to learn more about the Windrush Generation - quick and easy read, really enjoyed it but wish it was longer.
August 3, 2024
Concise and informative, this is appropriate for independent reading or read aloud. It handles a complex and difficult topic with sensitivity and empathy.
May 17, 2025
I didn’t know much about wind rush and now I do, even though this was a kids book it was very informative and I enjoyed the personal stories.
August 10, 2026
Accessible read for children - a good succinct introduction of the Windrush generation.
October 21, 2024
This is a kids book but nearly all the info was new to me, which is quite revealing.
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May 12, 2023In June 2021 copies of this book were delivered to 10 primary schools in Southend-on-Sea as the very first Book Elves initiative from Jacqson Diego Story Emporium.
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