Benjamin Zephaniah's What Stephen Lawrence Has Taught Us
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Benjamin Zephaniah's What Stephen Lawrence Has Taught Us by Benjamin Zephaniah
An illustrated edition of Benjamin Zephaniah's ground-breaking poem on the legacy of Stephen Lawrence - with thought-provoking illustrations and informative context provided alongside the poem, this is an essential conversation starter for discussing and understanding racism in the UK for children, teens and adults alike.Benjamin Zephaniah (Author)
Benjamin Zephaniah (1958-2023) was a performer, musician, actor and one of the UK's best-known poets. Born in Handsworth, Birmingham, Benjamin began writing and performing at the age of 11, and had his first collection of poetry published when he was 22. He wrote more than 30 books for adults and children, and is known all over the world for his powerful writing and performances.
Benjamin was a founding member of Artists Against Apartheid, and in 1996 he hosted the President's Two Nations Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, at the request of Nelson Mandela. On August 29th 2007, he was the Master of Ceremonies at the unveiling of the statue of Nelson Mandela, again at his request, in Parliament Square. Benjamin was also a musician and was the first person to record with the Wailers after the death of musician, Bob Marley.
As well as writing poetry, novels, screenplays and stage plays, Benjamin also wrote and presented documentaries for television and radio. His poetry show Life & Rhymes won a BAFTA for 'best entertainment programme' in 2021. He was awarded 13 honorary doctorates in recognition of his work and a wing at The Ealing Hospital in West London has been named after him.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781444981094 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444981099 |
| Title | Benjamin Zephaniah's What Stephen Lawrence Has Taught Us |
| Author | Zephaniah Benjamin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder Children's Books |
| Year published | 2026-03-05 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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