Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain - 'I Much Prefer Roasted Rat'
pictures of some people who came to Britain seeking sanctuary
Summary
Author Eithne Nightingale is joined by contributors to her book Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain. Readings will be followed by a discussion about how child migrants have felt welcomed or shunned by British society.
Event Details
Address:John Harvard Library
211 Borough High Street
London
Post code:SE1 1JA
Website:www.southwark.gov.uk/libraries
Tickets:Free on Eventbrite
Email: nell.cooper@southwark.gov.uk
Open hours:Monday 9am to 7pm
Tuesday 9am to 7pm
Wednesday 9am to 7pm
Thursday 9am to 7pm
Friday 9am to 7pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Twitter:twitter.com@southwarklibs
Description
Eithne Nightingale, author of Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain: Oral Histories 1930s -Present Day, published by Bloomsbury 2024 is joined by those who have contributed to the book. Maurice Nwokeji who survived the Biafran war; Rajonuddin Jalal, from Bangladesh, a youth activist against the National Front featured in Channel 4 programme Defiance; Linh Vu who escaped Vietnam by boat and Mariia Riasenko who fled war in Ukraine will read from their respective chapters. This will be followed by a discussion about how child migrants have felt welcomed or shunned by British society.The evening ends with a reggae performance including of music inspired by Maurice's experience of war.
Free drink refreshments and signed books for sale.
For more information on the book, related films and events see www.childmigrantstories.com
Transport
By Bus:21, 35, 40, 133, 343
By Tube:Borough or London Bridge
By Train:London Bridge
Map
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Adapted toilet
Assistance dogs welcome
If steps outside no more than 3
Level access toilet
Positive about disabled people
