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Marley Dias gets it done

Unlike the other children's books we've read, this one was actually written by a child! Marely Dias had the foresight to tackle the...

Feb 11, 20211 min read

This year, our theme is Hope and Positivity. After a totally unpredictable 2020, we want to focus on what we can learn from Black...

Feb 11, 20211 min read

Our second kid's book is about a young boy discovering who is is and what his names mean. It is such a simple concept but it touches on...

Sep 21, 20201 min read

A book for children but full of knowledge for adults too. Jen is special because she suffers from Sickle Cell Anaemia, a condition very...

Sep 21, 20201 min read

The story of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the former President of Liberia and the first woman to lead an African Country. A fascinating story...

Sep 21, 20201 min read

So, this is book is a guide, an insight or an exploration into how many different "creatives" create. Music, Art, Food, Fashion,...

Sep 21, 20201 min read

So, it has been busy at Essential Curriculum Towers. Since we set up our platform, the aim has been to dive into literature and discover...

Feb 12, 20191 min read

A well crafted mix of funny, painful and thought-provoking storied based on the lives of two sisters. This book will draw you in, make...

Sep 1, 20181 min read

Hi All, So we're all about reading here and would like to encourage everyone to do the same. Do you think you can read one book by a...

Aug 21, 20181 min read

We're aiming to share stories by talented writers who bring words to life. We love books and reading is a great way to learn. Even if you...

Aug 15, 20181 min read

We started with amazing Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. This is her debut novel, charting the story of two sisters and their descendants across...

Aug 15, 20181 min read