Wearing My Mother's Heart

Name: Wearing My Mother's Heart
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SKU: 9781406397697
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By Sophia Thakur

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Wearing My Mother's Heart by Sophia Thakur is a heartfelt children's book that delves into themes of family bonds, identity, and the power of heritage. Through poetic storytelling and vibrant illustrations, it explores a young girl's journey of understanding and connecting with her mother's past, highlighting how our ancestors' stories shape who we become. It's a touching narrative about love, resilience, and the shared experiences that bind generations together.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring themes of identity, heritage, and emotion through poetry and stories. With beautifully crafted language, it offers an insightful journey that resonates with young readers, fostering empathy and reflection.

Wearing My Mother's Heart

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From acclaimed performance poet Sophia Thakur comes a powerful new collection of poems about what it means to be a woman, intergenerational relationships, finding your voice and learning to speak out.

To my children I will say
Let the river break between your lips...

In her lyrical and heartfelt second poetry collection, Sophia Thakur takes us on an emotionally charged journey through the past lives of women and considers what it means to be a woman in today's society. Exploring topics such as identity, race, politics, relationships, mental health and self-love, she weaves together the voices of a grandmother, mother and daughter, and examines how past generations have given us the freedom to speak out. Encompassing love, from first crush to break-up, the history that comes before us, and the brave moments that make us, this collection will resonate with all young women as they approach the joys and pain of adulthood and learn to navigate life.

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Wearing My Mother's Heart by Sophia Thakur is celebrated for its powerful exploration of generational strength and bravery through poetry. The collection is praised for its affirmative message to young women, offering guidance in navigating the complexities of adulthood. Reviewers have highlighted its suitability for older children, noting its thought-provoking content and evocative imagery that delves into themes of identity and family history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406397697

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 112

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About the Author

Sophia Thakur won her first poetry award at 18, and since then she has performed at Glastonbury, Stylist’s Remarkable Women Awards, international conferences, and given multiple TED talks. She is a youth ambassador for the betterment of young black girls, and has worked with charities including Cancer Research UK, and with brands such as MTV, Samsung and Nike. Sophia also worked with Walker Books in 2017 to create a piece of poetry inspired by The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas called “Poetry for the Mandem”. Sophia combines words with fashion, sport, music and social responsibility to push the traditional boundaries of poetry. In 2019, Sophia published her first collection of poems, Somebody Give This Heart a Pen, to great critical acclaim, Angie Thomas saying: “One of the most brilliant and necessary voices. The power of her words will affect generations.”