The World in Multicolour

Celebrating diversity, inclusion and children's books

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Friendships hold the world together
Brigita Orel, linguist and author of The Pirate Tree, on how learning other languages promotes empathy and friendship. Plus, a booklist about multicultural friendships!
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On Languages, Lives, and Libraries
Dr Sabine Little on the links between language and identity and the new multilingual children's section at Sheffield Libraries
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Why are world books and books in translation so important for children?
Translator Claire Storey shares her top three reasons why
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Bursting the Bubble
Devjani Bodepudi writes a personal essay about growing up as the 'other' and why reading diverse books to children creates a culture of inclusion
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