Tag: Penguin Talks
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2 March, 2022Let’s Talk Money with Bola Sol – #Merky Books & HSBC UK Broadcast
Let’s Talk Money with Bola Sol – #Merky Books & HSBC UK Broadcast Bola Sol & Emmanuel Asuquo 02/03/2022 How do you have conversations about money? How do you budget and save money? Bola dispenses practical tips and straightforward advice on building a relationship with money.
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9 November, 2021Not Giving Up with Bernardine Evaristo and Vee Kativhu
Not Giving Up with Bernardine Evaristo and Vee Kativhu Bernardine Evaristo and Vee Kativhu Age: Key Stages 4 – 5; S 4 – 6 Subject: PSHE Topic: Not Giving Up Two years after her novel Girl, Woman, Other made her the first Black woman ever to win the prestigious Booker Prize, Bernardine Evaristo returned to Eltham Hill School, the secondary school she attended as a girl, to inspire and engage the current generation of students. In conversation with YouTube visionary, Vee Kativhu, she discussed resilience and the importance of not giving up.
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28 October, 2021Black Joy with Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Timi Sotire
Black Joy with Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Timi Sotire Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Timi Sotire Age: Key Stages 4 – 5; S 4 – 6 Subject: PSHE Topic: Black Joy Join co-editors of, Black Joy, Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Timi Sotire, as they discuss what Black joy means to them, the Black renaissance and how everyone can celebrate Black joy. The event was hosted by educationalist, Sofia Akel, and they were joined in conversation by one of the contributors, Athian Akec.
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13 October, 2021Climate Change and Capitalism with George Monbiot and Alice Aedy
Climate Change and Capitalism with George Monbiot and Alice Aedy George Monbiot and Alice Aedy Age: Key Stages 4 – 5; S 4 – 6 Subject: PSHE Topic: Climate Crisis & Activism Join author of This Can’t be Happening, George Monbiot, and co-Founder of ‘Earthrise.studio’, Alice Aedy, as they discuss the impact of capitalism on the climate crisis, activism, the role of storytelling and what we have to gain if we change our lifestyle.
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8 June, 2021Why Books Create Belonging with Hafsa Zayyan and Zawe Ashton
Why Books Create Belonging with Hafsa Zayyan and Zawe Ashton Hafsa Zayyan and Zawe Ashton Age: Key Stages 4 – 5; S 4 – 6 Subject: PSHE Topic: Belonging Dispute resolution lawyer and winner of the inaugural #Merky Books New Writers’ Prize, Hafsa Zayyan, joins author, actress, playwright and director, Zawe Ashton, to discuss why young people should have access to books that both reflect their world and expose them to the experiences of others.
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28 May, 2021Barack Obama and Marcus Rashford on their Love of Reading and Realising Your Full Potential
Barack Obama and Marcus Rashford on their Love of Reading and Realising Your Full Potential In May 2021, former President and author of A Promised Land, Barack Obama, and football icon Marcus Rashford sat down with June Sarpong to discuss how young people can realise their full potential, including how to have a positive impact and make a change in the world. They also discussed books and their shared love of reading. Resources Age: Key Stages 3 – 5 Subject: PSHE Topic: Reaching your full potential The activities give KS3-5 students the opportunity to identify and discuss the importance of reading, as well […]
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20 April, 2021How to Dare to Change Your Life with Lawrence Okolie and Harry Pinero
How to Dare to Change Your Life with Lawrence Okolie and Harry Pinero Lawrence Okolie and Harry Pinero Age: Key Stages 3 – 5; S 1 – 6 Subject: PSHE Topic: Realising your dreams WBO world cruiserweight champion and author of Dare to Change Your Life, Lawrence Okolie, joins entertainer, host and content creator, Harry Pinero, to discuss Lawrence’s incredible journey from obesity to professional boxer, and his lessons for how young people can make their dreams a reality too.
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12 February, 2021Why Empire is Relevant Today with Sathnam Sanghera and Zawe Ashton: Lit in Colour
Why Empire is Relevant Today with Sathnam Sanghera and Zawe Ashton: Lit in Colour Sathnam Sanghera and Zawe Ashton Age: Key Stages 4 – 5; S 4 – 7 Subject: PSHE Topic: Empire Award-winning author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera joins actress, playwright and director Zawe Ashton to discuss the impact of Empire on modern Britain, its absence from the school curriculum and why it’s relevant to young people today.
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4 February, 2021How to Motivate Yourself with Adrienne Herbert and Alice Liveing
How to Motivate Yourself with Adrienne Herbert and Alice Liveing Adrienne Herbert and Alice Liveing Age: Key Stages 3 – 5; S 1 – 6 Subject: PSHE Topic: Motivation Leading wellness professional, podcast host and author of The Power Hour Adrienne Herbert joins personal trainer, blogger and best-selling author, Alice Liveing to discuss how students can motivate themselves and maintaining their wellbeing during lockdown.
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1 December, 2020How to Achieve Anything with Gareth Southgate and Sharky
How to Achieve Anything with Gareth Southgate and Sharky Gareth Southgate and Sharky Age: Key Stages 4 – 5; S 5 – 6 Subject: PSHE Topic: Following your dreams England manager Gareth Southgate and Sharky discuss the experiences and lessons of Gareth’s career. Gareth shared how young people can thrive and make the most of their lives by being brave, being kind, and following their dreams.