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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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National Freedom Day (US)

You should read Kemosha of the Caribbean by Alex Wheatle. Published by Andersen Digital.

4 days ago

National Freedom Day (US)

Discover Kemosha of the Caribbean by Alex Wheatle. Published by Andersen.

4 days ago

National Freedom Day (US)

Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle from Andersen is brilliant!

4 days ago

National Freedom Day (US)

Could there be a better time to read Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle. Published by Andersen Digital.

4 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle from Andersen Digital

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle from Andersen

8 days ago

Armistice Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle.

2 months ago

Armistice Day

You should read Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle. Published by Andersen Digital.

2 months ago

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