In conversation
Sita Brahmachari in conversation with Karen Sands-O’Connor and Darren Chetty
Sita Brahmachari talks with the Dr Darren Chetty and Professor Karen Sands-O’Connor about their new book Beyond the Secret Garden which traces how Black and racially minoritised characters have been represented in ‘the secret garden’ of British children’s literature from its earliest stages. The interview was recorded at the end of 2024, ahead of the publication of the book.
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'It's time to challenge problematic stereotypes in children's literature.'

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