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“Raine Geoghegan’s poetry is like stepping inside another world. Gently, she guides you through her culture with word vision and much beauty. She transports your imagination as flower-buds seek precious light.” - Jess Smith, Scottish Traveller Writer, Storyteller and Author.“The poems in Raine Geoghegan’s The Talking Stick: O Pookering Kosh are mainly based around family history and steeped in Romani culture and language. It feels like a privilege to be granted such insight to a people who are, for most of us, mysterious. This is not a romantic or sentimental view. The cruelty of their being moved on or forced into houses, and the horror of the Romany genocide in Auschwitz are shown as well as fondness for established traditions. However, it takes more than interesting content to make poems and the rhythms of the mixed English and Romany, as well as precise earthy detail, make fine poetry.” - Dr. Angela France, Senior Lecturer and Poet, University of Gloucestershire.“The poems and prose in The Talking Stick: O Pookering Kosh display a disappearing way of Romani life. Many of these pieces are set in Herefordshire where her family used to pick hops and fruit. They emanate a far-reaching emotional power that gently wakes the reader. They sway between the fortune tellers, the mouth organ, the wagons and the long road. Geoghegan cherishes memory and makes it work for her in these bold and heartwarming poems. Her voice is fresh and uncomplicated, we hang on her every word. She wastes nothing, ‘purple and red of women’s scarves/men’s ties.’ You get the sense of a much respected and caring community. The earthiness exists in every poem, the yearning, the longing, the belonging. Geoghegan’s world is populated with children and mothers and much-loved fathers, aunts and uncles. She never forsakes the dead. Some pieces have a niggling fear of displacement in a way that is fearless and matter of fact. This collection is stunningly real.” - Rita Ann Higgins, Poet & Playwright

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This Giant Tent - A children’s celebration of Traveller culture and identity - Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership

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Recommended age: 8-12 A children’s celebration of culture and identity in response to the Travellers’ Journey/Mincéir Misli’d exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life.

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Richard O’Neill (author), Michelle Russell (author), Mitch Miller (illustrator)

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Nestled quietly by the railway and the river, in the Showman’s Yard, a treasure trove can be found - but only by those who really look, and really listen. Follo

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Rosaleen McDonagh writes fearlessly about a diverse experience of being Irish. Unsettled explores racism, ableism, abuse and resistance as well as the bonds of community, family and friendship. As an Irish Traveller writing from a feminist perspective, McDonagh's essays are rich and complex, raw and honest, and, above all else, uncompromising.

Praise for Unsettled

Don't read this memoir in sorrow and outrage, read it because Rosaleen McDonagh is so proud, smart and ingenious, she will make you feel more properly alive. Beautifully written, this book beats back the darkness. It brings us all further on. - Anne Enright

Moving and eloquent, this collection is both the story of one woman's life and a work of profound literary activism. - Emilie Pine

Rosaleen's story is her story. It's a very important story and she has a right to tell it. Rosaleen demonstrates, contrary to some settled people's opinion, that our community is matriarchal, our mothers are so resourceful, and we are not victims. The book is a testimony to the importance of identity and belonging. - Anne Burke

Like James Baldwin before her, this work is a ferociously honest exploration of the intricacies of racism, identity, sexuality, disability, grief, sensuality and marginalisation. It is also a beautiful piece of prose; honest and difficult and deeply moving. This book sees Rosaleen McDonagh masterfully taking all the parts of her life and fitting them together brilliantly for us. A must read. - Mark O'Halloran

Emotive, honest and raw. Rosaleen McDonagh takes us on a journey of self acceptance, a journey that sees her face challenging obstacles and setbacks; as well as meeting friends and allies who help her to carve out a place in which she belongs. Unsettled is not only the recount of personal experiences but an authentic glimpse of Traveller life and culture as well as Rosaleen's very sense of identity. - Michael Power

Rosaleen McDonagh is a playwright, performer, columnist for The Irish Times and a member of Aosdána. Her plays include The Baby Doll Project, She's Not Mine, Rings, The Prettiest Proud Boy and Mainstream. Her most recent commissions were Walls and Windows for the Abbey Theatre and Contentious Spaces for the Project Arts Centre. Rosaleen holds a BA, two MPhils from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD from Northumbria University. She is a board member of Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre and was appointed a Human Rights Commissioner in June 2020. Unsettled is her first book.

Skein Press is supported by The Arts Council of Ireland.

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Rosaleen McDonagh writes fearlessly about a diverse experience of being Irish. Unsettled explores racism, ableism, abuse and resistance as well as the bonds of community, family and friendship. As an Irish Traveller writing from a feminist perspective, McDonagh's essays are rich and complex, raw and honest, and, above all else, uncompromising.

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The Brilliant Barber Bus by Richard O’Neill, Michelle Russell | Waterstones

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Buy The Brilliant Barber Bus by Richard O’Neill, Michelle Russell from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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Advisory Council for the Education of Romany and other Travellers (ACERT) book recommendations 

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Advisory Council for the Education of Romany and other Travellers (ACERT) book recommendations 

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Are We There Yet? is available to buy on Amazon: Are We There Yet?: Amazon.co.uk: Jordan, Lillie Elsie: 9798311260749: Books

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Why the moon travels is a haunting collection of twenty…

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Oein DeBhairduin (author), Olya Anima (artist)

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An Irish Traveller folktale told by award-winning author Oein DeBhairduin, co-published by inclusive Irish presses Little Island and Skein Press.

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Schools joining the STEP School Pledge to Gypsy/Traveller and Roma communities are gifted a set of 5 titles 

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Schools joining the STEP School Pledge to Gypsy/Traveller and Roma communities are gifted a set of 5 titles 

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Rag n Bone Bear by Richard O’Neill | Waterstones

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Buy Rag n Bone Bear by Richard O’Neill from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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It is important for young Gypsy and Traveller people to have access to books that positively reflect their lives and experiences. At the same time, it is important that educators understand the barriers Gypsy and Traveller children often face in both accessing mainstream education and in staying in the education system. Whilst literacy levels are ... Read more

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The Pavee and the Buffer Girl | Childrens Books Ireland

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The Pavee and the Buffer girl is the beautiful, bittersweet story of Jim, a Traveller boy, and his friend Kit, a settled girl. They meet in school when Jim and his family move to the coastal town of Dundray. Despite their differences, they are drawn together, as they are both outsiders in the world of the school, both with difficulties in their lives.

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Voices #7: A Different Kind of Freedom: A Romani Story

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In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events, Richard O’Neill introduces readers to Rab Howell, England’s first ever professional Romani football player.

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Check out The Can Caravan - When Janie’s neighbour Mrs Tolen goes into hospital with a broken hip, it looks as though she will have to move out of her old caravan and into a house. Janie is desperate to help, but all seems lost until her school visits a local recycling plant. All it takes from there is imagination, a supportive community, and lots and lots of hard work to transform Mrs Tolen’s old caravan into a safe and secure new home! The latest picture book by renowned Romani storyteller Richard O’Neill celebrates the traditional Traveller virtues of resilience, adaptability, loyalty and independence. by Richard O’Neill and Cindy Kang on Bookshop.org UK!

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All over the world traditional tales used to be told at…

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Buy Spokes: Stories from the Romani World First Edition by Eliot, Janna (ISBN: 9781905512478) from Amazon’s Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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My Name Is Rose : Grindley, Sally: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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Buy Apple Water: Povel Panni Illustrated by Geoghegan, Raine (ISBN: 9781999640231) from Amazon’s Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Born on a Somerset pea-field in 1941, the second of eight children in a Romani family, Maggie Smith-Bendell has lived through the years of greatest change in th

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Richard O’Neill (author), Raquel Martín (artist)

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A new picture book from celebrated Romani storyteller Richard O’Neill about how the power of stories can help us recognise our shared humanity. Two small towns,

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Richard O’Neill (author), Michelle Russell (author), Elijah Vardo (illustrator)

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Here is an inspiring story about a Romani Traveller family, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school. Halle and her family are Romani Travelle

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Contact STEP for printed copies

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It is important for young Gypsy and Traveller people to have access to books that positively reflect their lives and experiences. At the same time, it is important that educators understand the barriers Gypsy and Traveller children often face in both accessing mainstream education and in staying in the education system. Whilst literacy levels are ... Read more

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Two Talented Authors sharing a tale of two adventurous friends who embark on an important mission

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https://www.jesssmith.co.uk/

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KIN - poetry, stories and art by women from Romani, Traveller and nomadic communities

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KIN - poetry, stories and art by women from Romani, Traveller and nomadic communities

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salmonpoetry.com | KIN - An Anthology of Poetry, Story and Art by Women from Romani, Traveller and Nomadic Communities by Raine Geoghegan, editor & Fióna Bolger, co-editor

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Salmon Poetry published KIN - An Anthology of Poetry, Story and Art by Women from Romani, Traveller and Nomadic Communities by Raine Geoghegan, editor & Fióna Bolger, co-editor

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Stories, films, documentaries from the community

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Stories, films, documentaries from the community

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Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen and Boater Communities | Leeds Beckett University

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Short films, documentaries, radio programmes, podcasts and writings from the communities

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Snowy – a very popular award-winning picture book – Berlie Doherty

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Snowy is an award-winning picture book illustrated by Keith Bowen. Rachel and family live in a narrowboat on the Chester canal. Snowy is their barge horse.

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Videos and stories on Heart of the Traveller YouTube channel

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Videos and stories on Heart of the Traveller YouTube channel

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjanLYQihlHPxr-7ZSSNX0w

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The Stopping Places: A Journey Through Gypsy Britain

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The Stopping Places: A Journey Through Gypsy Britain

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https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40096074-the-stopping-places

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Interesting and beautifully written book. I read this on my kindle and almost every search I did on Gypsy words or concepts came back with no entry in dictionaries or Wikipedia. That tells you how important books such as this are, and how important it is we read them. A fascinating and rich culture ignored and sinned against across decades and centuries.

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Interesting and beautifully written book. I read this on my kindle and almost every search I did on Gypsy words or concepts came back with no entry in dictionaries or Wikipedia. That tells you how important books such as this are, and how important it is we read them.

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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51592869-yellow-on-the-broom

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Stories by Janna Eliot dealing with displacement, fragmented lives and our cultural identities.

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Stories by Janna Eliot dealing with displacement, fragmented lives and our cultural identities.

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https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/4694236.Janna_Eliot

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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48731525-wee-bessie

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Wee Bessie book. Read 7 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Join Wee Bessie Townsley on her travels as she lives her unconventional l...

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Ossiri and the Bala Mengro by Richard O'Neill and Katharine Quarmby

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Ossiri and the Bala Mengro by Richard O'Neill and Katharine Quarmby

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http://www.childs-play.com/bookshop/9781846439247.html

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Yokki and the Parno Gry by Richard O'Neill and Katharine Quarmby

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Yokki and the Parno Gry by Richard O'Neill and Katharine Quarmby

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https://www.childs-play.com/products/9781846439261?_pos=1&_sid=71bb9462e&_ss=r

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Polonius the Pit Pony by Richard O'Neill

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Polonius the Pit Pony by Richard O'Neill

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https://www.childs-play.com/products/9781786281852?_pos=1&_sid=06644a9fb&_ss=r

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https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book/t/the-lost-homework/