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About Alex Wheatle

Alex Wheatle is the author of several acclaimed novels, many of them inspired by experiences from his childhood. He was born in Brixton to Jamaican parents, and spent most of his childhood in a Surrey children’s home. Following a short stint in prison following the Brixton uprising of 1981, he wrote poems and lyrics and became known as the Brixtonbard. Alex has been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal, won the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award, and was awarded an MBE for services to literature in 2008.

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April Events

A great book to read during the holidays Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle from Andersen Digital

5 days ago

April Events

A great book to read during the holidays Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle from Andersen

5 days ago

National Siblings Day

It's #NationalSiblingsDay so why not read Kemosha of the Caribbean by Alex Wheatle from Andersen Digital

11 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Kemosha of the Caribbean by Alex Wheatle from Andersen Digital.

19 days ago

World Storytelling Day

Amazing!!! Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle. Published by Andersen.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Why not try Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle. Published by Andersen Digital.

1 month ago

Bob Marley (Birthday)

Happy Birthday to Bob Marley who was born on this day 1945. Celebrate with Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle. Published by Andersen Digital.

2 months ago

Bob Marley (Birthday)

Happy Birthday to Bob Marley who was born on this day 1945. Celebrate with Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle. Published by Andersen.

2 months ago

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