Sunday Times Children’s Book Of The Week 6 Oct 2019

The Secret of the Tattered Shoes is a fresh interpretation of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale about twelve princesses who are locked in at night, yet whose dancing shoes are still worn down by morning. A young soldier is tasked to discover their night-time adventures. But unlike the story told by the Brothers Grimm, this soldier seeks a different ending. Jackie’s dark and poetic text updates this well-known tale and shows how stories evolve and adapt over time.

Beautifully illustrated by Ehsan Abdollahi, who has created stunning puppet-like illustrations in rich and delicate detail.

Waterstones

A powerful first collection of poems exploring issues of identity, difference, faith, relationships, fear, loss and joy. Intricate, evocative and dazzling – these are poems that explore the experiences that connect people; they encourage readers to look within and explore the tendencies of the heart.

Sophia Thakur is one of the most brilliant and necessary voices from the UK. The power of her words will affect generations.
Angie Thomas 

Uplifting, brave and quietly devastating, Sophia Thakur’s new collection of poetry is so resonant – whatever your age, background or experiences – she touches on the universal experiences we all know…Give your heart this book.
Stylist 

It’s a real pleasure to find this empathic and empowering contemporary collection by Sophia Thakur. A powerful and relatable read.
Book Trust 

Waterstones

Get ready for the new TV series from Apple with the real thing, a collection of Emily Dickinson’s poetry…. This edition is part of a new collection of extraordinary female voices from American publisher Gibbs Smith. It is a small-format hardback, and may be more available from Amazon than Waterstones, so both links are given.

Waterstones
Amazon