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My Words, My Book
My Words, My Book20 - Cressida Cowell MBE, author-illustratorIn this episode, Cressida shares her love of reading and why she is so passionate about libraries, especially libraries in schools. She also talks about how the globally loved How to Train your Dragon became a successful film franchise. Laura and Cressida discuss how their neurodiversity impacts them and how this translates in their writing. Cressida also shares an overview of the characters in her new book, Which Way to the Future. Cressida Cowell MBE is the author-illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon, The Wizards of Once and Which Way to Anywhere book series, as well as...
2025-11-0257 minThe Mindfulness for Learning Podcast
The Mindfulness for Learning Podcast40. The Story So Far: Laura Henry-AllainIn this episode, Sophie is joined by Laura Henry-Allain MBE - an international award-winning early education specialist, writer, and children's media creator. Laura is the brilliant mind behind the much-loved JoJo and Gran Gran on CBeebies, where she works as creator and associate producer. She’s also the Vice-President of The British Association for Early Childhood Education and works as a consultant across major brands in children’s media, television, and publishing - championing inclusion, racial equality, and diversity.In this conversation, Laura shares her inspiring journey from a school-leaver with no qual...
2025-06-0457 minMy Words, My Book
My Words, My Book6 - Richard O'Neill - acclaimed storyteller, author, playwright and educator from northern England In this podcast episode, Richard reminisces about his Romani heritage and how this is central to his storytelling; he fondly shares how he was one of the last in his family to live in a caravan and travel around the UK. Richard also talks about how his storytelling includes the past, present and future and indeed how storytelling is an art. We hear from Richard about how he was inspired to write The Can Caravan, which highlights the importance of community and teamwork.  Richard O'Neill MBE is an acclaimed storyteller, author, playwright and educator from northern England. R...
2025-03-1725 minMy Words, My Book
My Words, My Book5 - Patrice Lawrence Patrice passionately shares the importance of diversity in families and communities and how this has influenced her work. She talks about the power of reading a wide range of books and how children learn and appreciate reading books that show characters that are outside their own experience, especially on the issue of creating empathy. Specifically, Patrice talks about how in People Like Stars the grandmother's character is not a stereotypical representation.  Patrice has written books for children of all ages, from picture books to titles for young adults. She has won multiple awards including the Waterstones Children's B...
2025-03-1333 minThe Tapestry Podcast
The Tapestry PodcastA deep dive into Maya and Marley and the Great Big Tidy UpBen and Jules chat with Laura Henry-Allain MBE about her latest children’s book Maya and Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up. They discuss the important themes in the book, how the story can be used in settings, and Laura shares where she finds inspiration for her stories.
2025-02-0742 minThe Forest School Podcast
The Forest School Podcast196: Why YOUR School Needs More Stories Like Jojo & Gran Gran with Laura Henry-AllainSummary:In this episode of The Forest School Podcast, host Lewis Ames sits down with Laura Henry-Allain MBE, author, consultant, and creator of the beloved children’s show Jojo & Gran Gran. They explore the importance of representation in early years education, how to create inclusive learning environments, and why conversations about diversity should start early. Laura shares practical advice for parents and educators, emphasizing the power of storytelling in fostering empathy and understanding. Tune in to learn how YOU can make a difference in your classroom, Forest School, or home learning environment. Key Takeaways: The ro...
2024-10-2547 minFemme On
Femme OnActive Activism: Ria CarroganThis episode Tonya speaks with Femme On creator Ria Carrogan about the importance of all acts of activism, food insecurity and poverty, parenting and podcasting! It is basically one long Ria rant!Organisations that Ria mentions:The Black Nursery Manager: https://www.theblacknurserymanager.com/Bloody Good Period - https://www.bloodygoodperiod.com/Trussell Trust - https://www.trusselltrust.org/Beauty Banks - https://www.beautybanks.org.uk/Ria also mentions some amazing children's book authors and books:Bethan Woollvin - https://www.bethanwoollvin.com/Harry Woodgate...
2024-05-1444 minTTS Talking Early Years
TTS Talking Early YearsEpisode 20: Supporting and empowering every family with Laura Henry-Allain MBEShaddai Tembo and Laura Henry-Allain MBE return for the final episode of this series of the TTS Talking Early Years podcast, to discuss the importance of recognising the uniqueness and diversity of every family.  Laura emphasises that it's crucial to understand the family dynamics of every child in an early years setting to ensure that you can represent and support a child's self-identity. Communication plays a key part in this; listening, learning, and ensuring that every family is acknowledged irrespective of how diverse they may be.   📌 To shop for resources relevant to this podcast conversation, clic...
2023-11-1624 minTTS Talking Early Years
TTS Talking Early YearsEpisode 19: Representation in books and resources with Laura Henry-Allain MBEShaddai Tembo is once again joined by Laura Henry-Allain MBE, an award-winning international storyteller, educationalist, producer, and consultant. In this episode, Laura and Shaddai explore why representation in resources is important throughout your continuous provision.  This episode highlights that settings should accurately reflect our culturally diverse society so that all children learn about the society in which they live; to foster respect for other cultures and to ensure that children from minority ethnic groups can relate to their environment.  Laura goes on to explain that education is a key tool for ensuring that racist attitudes do...
2023-11-0919 minTTS Talking Early Years
TTS Talking Early YearsEpisode 18: How can early years educators promote anti-racism with Laura Henry-Allain MBEShaddai Tembo is joined once again by Laura Henry-Allain MBE, an award-winning international storyteller, educationalist, producer, and consultant. In this episode, Laura and Shaddai explore how educators can promote anti-racism in their settings.  Laura explains the importance of including the whole team, parents, and wider community to embed anti-racism across all areas of your early years setting and practice. Anti-racism should be considered throughout all areas of your setting, environment, and interactions.  Laura also shares that resources and books could contain imagery and terminology that is discriminatory; therefore, reviewing these and their appropriateness is vital in...
2023-11-0221 minTTS Talking Early Years
TTS Talking Early YearsEpisode 17: Understanding our differences with Laura Henry-Allain MBEShaddai Tembo is joined by Laura Henry-Allain MBE, an award-winning international storyteller, educationalist, producer, and consultant. Laura will cover the topic of understanding and celebrating our differences.  In this episode, Laura discusses inclusive practices, emphasising the importance of continued training on matters of diversity for every setting. She sheds light on the negative impact of phrases such as 'I don't see colour' and how this unintentionally dismisses the experiences of others.  Laura also offers her advice for speaking out on matters of inclusivity and diversity in settings.   📌 To shop for resources relevant to this po...
2023-10-2619 minBlack Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival GuideMum Guilt, The Importance Of Community & SO MUCH MORE! (with Laura Henry-Allain MBE, creator of JoJo & Gran Gran)In this wide-ranging conversation with Laura Henry-Allain MBE, Black Ballad's CEO and co-founder Tobi Oredein discusses Laura's groundbreaking work, JoJo & Gran Gran and they get real about working motherhood and mum guilt.Follow Laura on Twitter and Instagram.Laura's book 'My Skin, Your Skin: Let's Talk About Race, Racism and Empowerment' is available now and you can watch the latest episodes of JoJo & Gran Gran on BBC iPlayer.Follow Black Ballad on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Let us know what you think about this episode on Twitter by using the...
2022-05-221h 08Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide
Black Ballad Presents: The Survival GuideWe're back!Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide is back for another season, talking about all the things we don't speak about enough.We have guests including Jamelia, Black Mums Upfront and Laura Henry-Allain MBE (the creator of JoJo & GranGran), and talking about fun topics such as sex after childbirth, when to tell your kids they're black and how to deal with teenagers.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode when we launch! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-03-1601 minOxford Education Podcast
Oxford Education Podcast25: Talking about race, racism and empowerment with Laura Henry-Allain MBELaura Henry-Allain In this episode of Diversifying Reading with Shareen Wilkinson, Shareen talks to Laura Henry-Allain MBE about the Lit in Colour research and diversifying children’s publishing, why we need to talk to children about race in school and at home, and how to be anti-racist. Laura Henry-Allain MBE is an award-winning international writer, speaker and consultant. She is the creator of the well-loved CBeebies characters JoJo and Gran Gran as well as the series' associate producer. She is also executive producer on a few shows that are currently in development. She is the vice-president of the British Association fo...
2021-11-1841 minEverything Under The Sun
Everything Under The Sun87. What is racism & why is it bad? Ft special guest expert Laura Henry-Allain MBE, how does a Mummy chicken save her chicks if a fox tries to eat them?On this award winning show we answer three questions from Tabitha, Emma and Christopher with help from special guest expert Laura Henry-Allain MBE Laura is a writer, parenting expert, Early years advisor, inspirational speaker, creator of the CBeebies show JoJo and Gran Gran and has written a new book called Your Skin, My Skin. You can win a copy of her book on this week’s episode by entering our competition! Check out the pod for more info. Laura explains what racism is, how it is basically bullying, why it is ba...
2021-10-2120 minGet Hooked On Into A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook While Cooking.
Get Hooked On Into A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook While Cooking.My Skin, Your Skin: Let's talk about race, racism and empowerment by Laura Henry-AllainPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/543959to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Skin, Your Skin: Let's talk about race, racism and empowerment Author: Laura Henry-Allain Narrator: Laura Henry-Allain Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 16 minutes Release date: October 21, 2021 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Ladybird. My Skin Your Skin is a powerful book to help children and adults have meaningful discussions about race and anti-racism. Most importantly, the book empowers children to be the best versions of themselves; to have self-love, self-esteem and self-worth, irrespective of their skin colour. This book was specifically written by Early Years expert and...
2021-10-2116 minDownload the Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fiction
Download the Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionMy Skin, Your Skin: Let's talk about race, racism and empowerment by Laura Henry-AllainPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/543959to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Skin, Your Skin: Let's talk about race, racism and empowerment Author: Laura Henry-Allain Narrator: Laura Henry-Allain Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 16 minutes Release date: October 21, 2021 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Ladybird. My Skin Your Skin is a powerful book to help children and adults have meaningful discussions about race and anti-racism. Most importantly, the book empowers children to be the best versions of themselves; to have self-love, self-esteem and self-worth, irrespective of their skin colour. This book was specifically written by Early Years expert and...
2021-10-2116 minEmbrace This Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook — Perfect While Cooking.
Embrace This Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook — Perfect While Cooking.My Skin, Your Skin by Laura Henry-Allain MBE, Onyinye Iwu - illustratorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/107154to listen full audiobooks. Title: My Skin, Your Skin Author: Laura Henry-Allain MBE, Onyinye Iwu - illustrator Narrator: Laura Henry-Allain MBE Format: mp3 Length: 16 mins Release date: 10-21-21 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Customs & Traditions Publisher's Summary: My Skin Your Skin is a powerful book to help children and adults have meaningful discussions about race and anti-racism. Most importantly, the book empowers children to be the best versions of themselves; to have self-love, self-esteem and self-worth, irrespective of their skin colour.
2021-10-2116 min