Diverse literature in schools/ Llenyddiaeth amrywiol mewn ysgolion by Dr Sarah Olive

PDF: Diverse Illustrated Children's Shakespeare: a guide

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-16 14:50:47 UTC

Support for diverse Shakespeare is well established in the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT), and Shakespeare’s Globe. Casting actors in ‘non-traditional’ or ‘colour-blind’ ways and portraying roles as Characters of Colour are widespread practices in filming and staging Shakespeare.

However, illustrated children’s Shakespeare reflects neither the racial diversity of Shakespeare on screen and stage, nor diversity in the UK population. Here are some that do, from picture books to manga.

PDF: Addysgu Llenyddiaethau mewn Ysgolion Uwchradd yng Nghymru

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-16 14:51:56 UTC

Amrywiaeth mewn Cymraeg, Saesneg ac Ieithoedd Rhyngwladol.

Darllenwch yr erthygl yn manylu ar yr ymchwil llawn. Mae ar gael am ddim yma: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/607/

Fideo: Cariad@darllen

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-16 14:56:24 UTC

Mae elfen #ReadingforPleasure ein project

@AddysgBangorEdu @EnglishAston @GwEGogleddCymru

ym mwletin @BangorUni. Mae'r myfyriwr PhD a sefydlydd @sonamlyfra, Morgan Dafydd, yn sôn am lên Gymraeg i blant. Gwyliwch ei fideo yma, o 8 munud.

Video: Reading for pleasure

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-16 14:58:48 UTC

The first segment in this video featuring Bangor and Aston researchers talking about encouraging reading for pleasure features Dr Furzeen Ahmed (Aston) with tips for engaging children with work by Authors of Colour.

PDF: Teaching Literatures in Secondary Schools in Wales

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-16 15:00:55 UTC

Diversity in Welsh, English and International Languages. What texts are taught in Wales? How diverse are their authors (gender & ethnicity)? Find out in this PDF.

If you want to read the article detailing the full research, it's freely accessible here: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/607/galley/579/view/

Padlet QR

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-16 15:04:26 UTC

https://tinyurl.com/DiverseLiterature

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-16 16:21:06 UTC

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-16 16:22:20 UTC

PDF: Deg testun amrywiol diweddar yn Gymraeg (a Saesneg) gan awduron Mwyafrif Byd-eang [drafft awdur terfynol]

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-16 19:16:14 UTC

PDF: Ten recent, diverse texts in Welsh (and English) by Global Majority authors [final author draft]

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-16 19:17:13 UTC

PDF: Diversifying Texts in English

2024-06-19 15:16:28 UTC

Finding contemporary reads for children and young adults

PDF: Amrywio Testunau yn Saesneg

2024-06-19 15:19:16 UTC

Dod o hyd i lyfrau cyfoes i blant ac oedolion ifanc

PDF: Diversifying Texts in Welsh

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-19 15:38:35 UTC

Finding contemporary reads for children and young adults

PDF: Amrywio Testunau yn Gymraeg

DrSarahOlive — 2024-06-19 15:41:40 UTC

Dod o hyd i lyfrau cyfoes i blant ac oedolion ifanc

Fideo: Amrywio Testunau yn Gymraeg a Saesneg

DrSarahOlive — 2024-09-18 13:56:02 UTC

Fideo yn dangos adnoddau ar gyfer dod o hyd i lyfrau cyfoes amrywiol yn Gymraeg a Saesneg i blant ac oedolion ifanc.

Capsiynau caeedig Cymraeg yn dod. Cliciwch yma am drawsgrifiad yn Gymraeg.

Now available on Hwb!

DrSarahOlive — 2025-02-20 21:36:15 UTC

Our Diversifying texts in Welsh & English PDFs are now live for teachers across Wales on Welsh Government's @HwbAddysg_Cymru Professional Learning site.

Bellach ar gael ar Hwb!

DrSarahOlive — 2025-02-20 21:41:23 UTC

Mae ein dogfennau PDF ar amrywiaethu testunau yn Gymraeg a Saesneg nawr yn fyw ar wefan @HwbAddysg_Cymru, safle Dysgu Profesiynol Llywodraeth Cymru. Dim ar Hwb? Ffeindiwch nhw yma.

Islamophobia Awareness Month

DrSarahOlive — 2025-10-17 11:43:11 UTC

Find relevant reading for young people this November

Mis Ymwybyddiaeth Islamoffobia

DrSarahOlive — 2025-10-22 13:17:28 UTC

Dod o hyd i lyfrau i bobl ifanc ym mis Tachwedd.

Supporting teachers to discover Global Majority authors and diversify the texts they teach

DrSarahOlive — 2025-11-27 20:05:42 UTC

National Association for Teachers of English blog post. Dr Furzeen Ahmed, my Aston colleague, interviews me about the Diverse Literature in Schools project.

Shakespeare children's biofiction

DrSarahOlive — 2025-11-27 20:22:31 UTC

Shakespeare biofiction for children and young adults, including work by Akala's Dark Lady and Molly Booth's Saving Hamlet, with LGBTQIA teens.

PDF: Dewis y nofel

DrSarahOlive — 2026-02-17 17:09:09 UTC

Dewis y nofel ar gyfer Uned 1 Naratif: TGAU Cymraeg Iaith a Llenyddiaeth

Mae'r manylebau newydd ar gyfer TGAU Cymraeg Iaith a Llenyddiaeth yn ei gwneud yn ofynnol i athrawon ddewis un o chwe nofel i'w hastudio, fel rhan o Uned 1 - Naratif. Pa un yw'r nofel gywir ar gyfer eich dysgwyr?

PDF: Choosing the novel

DrSarahOlive — 2026-02-17 17:13:01 UTC

Choosing the novel for Unit 1 Narrative: GCSE Cymraeg Language & Literature.

The new GCSE Cymraeg Language and Literature specifications require teachers to choose one of six novels for study, as part of Unit 1 on Narrative. Which is the right novel for your learners?

PDF: Shakespeare Darluniadol Amrywiol i Blant: Canllaw

DrSarahOlive — 2026-02-18 10:36:09 UTC

Mae cefnogaeth dda i amrywiaeth yng ngwaith Shakespeare y The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT), a Shakespeare’s Globe. Mae castio actorion mewn ffyrdd ‘anhraddodiadol’ neu ‘ddall i liwiau’ a phortreadu rolau fel Cymeriadau o Liw yn arferion cyffredin wrth ffilmio a llwyfannu Shakespeare.

Ond nid yw addasiadau darluniadol o waith Shakespeare ar gyfer plant yn adlewyrchu amrywiaeth hiliol Shakespeare ar sgrin a llwyfan, nac ychwaith yr amrywiaeth a welir ym mhoblogaeth y DU. Dyma rai sy'n gwneud hynny, o lyfrau lluniau i manga.

Win a book token!

DrSarahOlive — 2026-02-24 16:01:01 UTC

Thank you for engaging with our Diverse Literatures in Schools project. We are gathering case studies for our Padlet to demonstrate how people are using the resources. We hope they will inspire new users –– and offer existing users fresh ideas. We hope you will contribute one. You can receive a £20 book voucher for your contribution.

Please follow this link to the short case study template form. The form is entirely voluntary and should take no longer than 30 minutes to complete. This is an opportunity for you to share how you've engaged with the resources and whether they've impacted your life at all - whether they've inspired new thought or action in any way, for example.

Please contact Dr Sarah Olive (s.olive1@aston.ac.uk) if you have any questions.

Gallwch dderbyn tocyn llyfr!

DrSarahOlive — 2026-02-24 16:02:06 UTC

Diolch am ymgysylltu â'n prosiect Llenyddiaeth Amrywiol mewn Ysgolion. Rydym yn casglu astudiaethau achos ar gyfer ein Padlet i ddangos sut mae pobl yn defnyddio'r adnoddau. Rydym yn gobeithio y byddant yn ysbrydoli defnyddwyr newydd ac yn cynnig syniadau newydd i ddefnyddwyr presennol. Rydym yn gobeithio y byddwch chi'n gallu cyfrannu un. Gallwch dderbyn tocyn llyfr gwerth £20 am eich cyfraniad.

Dilynwch y ddolen hon i'r ffurflen templed astudiaeth achos fer. Mae'r ffurflen yn gwbl wirfoddol ac ni ddylai gymryd mwy na 30 munud i'w chwblhau. Mae hwn yn gyfle i chi rannu sut rydych chi wedi defnyddio’r adnoddau ac os ydynt wedi effeithio ar eich bywyd o gwbl er enghraifft, a ydynt wedi ysbrydoli meddwl neu weithred newydd mewn unrhyw ffordd?

Plîs cysylltwch â Dr Sarah Olive (s.olive1@aston.ac.uk) os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau.

Taith Padlet 3 munud

DrSarahOlive — 2026-03-05 12:00:03 UTC

Cyflwyniad gyflym i'r wefan.

Cliciwch yma ar gyfer y trawsgrifiad yn Gymraeg

Case study: FE teaching & learning manager

DrSarahOlive — 2026-03-06 19:38:49 UTC

Be inspired by this teacher and senior leader from Pembrokeshire. They share their objectives for using our resources & experience of successfully implementing them across the curriculum, in classroom planning, CPD, and the library.

2-minute Padlet tour

DrSarahOlive — 2026-03-10 14:14:22 UTC

A whistlestop introduction to the site.

Click here for transcript in English.

fivebooks.com

DrSarahOlive — 2026-03-11 14:30:18 UTC

The Children's Librarians' recommendations include texts that feature diversity in terms of ethnicity, faith and sexuality.

Books for Topics

DrSarahOlive — 2026-03-11 14:31:41 UTC

Diverse and inclusive books for primary school.

Video: Diversifying Texts in English

DrSarahOlive — 2026-03-17 19:30:56 UTC

A 30 minute video demonstration of the Diversifying Texts in English PDF to help you get the most out of the booklet & discover diverse texts for all ages and stages.

Click here for Transcript in English.

Case study: HE subject librarian

DrSarahOlive — 2026-03-23 14:56:53 UTC

Be motivated by this university subject librarian (Education) from Birmingham. They share their reasons for engaging with our resources & experience of confidently using them to diversify their library's holdings and support PGCE staff and students.

The Race to Read

DrSarahOlive — 2026-04-07 19:54:48 UTC

Professor Karen Sands-O'Connor's blog on children's literature that 'helps or hinders' discussion about race.

Scholastic - Diverse Children’s Book Recommendations

DrSarahOlive — 2026-04-07 20:02:08 UTC

Including their acclaimed 'Voices' series of historical fiction: https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/series/1456

Letterbox Library

DrSarahOlive — 2026-04-08 14:01:37 UTC

Little Rebels Children's Book Award lists

DrSarahOlive — 2026-04-08 14:08:34 UTC

A prize for radical fiction aimed at children aged 0-12 given by the Alliance of Radical Booksellers. Established in conjunction with Letterbox Library. Now administered by them with Housmans Bookshop.

Quick Reads

DrSarahOlive — 2026-04-14 22:41:14 UTC

These are very affordable (often £1) short books designed to introduce a general readership to reading for pleasure (not specifically children or YA, so age appropriateness will need checking). Our recommender has used them TESOL/EAL students. In 2026, the books include Cell One by Leye Adenle and Hunger Pains by Derek Owusu.

Barrington Stoke

DrSarahOlive — 2026-04-15 04:44:10 UTC

Global Majority authors are part of Barrington Stoke's dyslexia-friendly offering , including Catherine Johnson, Alex Wheaton, Bali Rai and B.B. Alston. Browse to find them or choose 'Book Squad' > 'Authors & illustrators' to read profiles. There is also a section for ELT readers and teachers.

Case study: Beck Sinar, teacher educator

DrSarahOlive — 2026-05-20 13:13:53 UTC

Be inspired by Beck Sinar, a senior lecturer and teacher educator at the Norwegian Study Centre, University of York. They share their experience of using our resources to support pre-service and in-service teachers from Norway to teach English language and linguistics, with a focus on diversity and language variation.

Diverse Literature in Schools in Wales & the Wider UK

DrSarahOlive — 2026-05-20 13:43:53 UTC

A 3-part blog post for University English's "Varieties of English' series, part of their #EnglishCreates campaign. It focuses on challenges to diversifying the curriculum in a bilingual educational system (Wales). Defines our use of 'diversity' and outlines why diversity & reading matter.

Part 1 - why 'diversity'

Part 2 - what about Wales

Part 3 - how to overcome challenges

Resources to support Rhyngom

DrSarahOlive — 2026-06-02 15:35:30 UTC

Rhyngom is a Books Council Wales project to diversify texts in Cymraeg and English that features in our Cymraeg booklet ... here's a link to their further resources on Hwb.

Jhalak Prize - Children's and YA annual lists

DrSarahOlive — 2026-06-08 20:09:29 UTC

More Than Flags & Rainbows diverse booklist

DrSarahOlive — 2026-06-12 11:41:51 UTC

Includes an option to email the organisation for help with books on kinds of diversity not represented on the list.

Stories of Sanctuary from the National Centre for Writing

DrSarahOlive — 2026-06-18 13:55:27 UTC