Jo Jo and Gran Gran: Behind the scenes interview with Ashley Joseph

If you have a toddler or child that is a regular watcher of CBeebies there is no doubt that you have seen one of the most talked about shows amongst families. JoJo & Gran Gran is the UK’s first preschool animated series featuring a black British family.  Based on the Read More …

An interview with the Creators of Jo Jo and Gran Gran

by Jonathan Johnson Television shows for toddlers and young children are created to entertain, educate and allow children to explore their imagination in the real world. In March 2020 CBeebies introduced Jo Jo and Gran Gran, a unique animated and live action programme that showcases Read More …

How to find diverse books for your family – by Patrick Adom

How to find diverse books for your family Diversity in children’s literature A recent study that shows there is a serious lack of diverse books, just 1% of children’s books in Britain star a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) character, and only 4% feature Read More …

How reading bedtime stories led me to writing diverse stories – by Philip Robinson

A father’s journey from bedtime story reader to writer of diverse stories Becoming a father for the first time readjusted my understanding of beauty. I adored my daughter from first sight. She had my eyes and general countenance, obvious from an early age, but her Read More …

When The Rock shares your Independent article on Twitter! – By Elliott Rae

When The Rock shares your Independent article on Twitter!  You never know what can happen in this world. I truly believe that absolutely anything is possible when you speak your truth and put it out into the world. And if I had any doubts before, Read More …

5 ways to build your child’s confidence and self-esteem #DaddyDebates

Confidence and self-esteem is so important to navigate through life and thrive. Our upbringing has such a big influence on the way we think about ourselves and our self-esteem enables us to have successful careers, friendships and relationships. Me personally, I’m a pretty confident person now Read More …