“Windrush Child: Graphic Novel” by Benjamin Zephaniah
This is a graphic novel adaptation of Benjamin Zephaniah’s acclaimed novel, brought to life with illustrations by Markia Jenai.
Description
The story follows Leonard, a 10-year-old boy who travels from his home in Jamaica to join his father in England in the late 1950s. He is shocked by the cold, grey shores of England and struggles to adjust to his new life, missing his grandmother and everything he loved. Despite the different food, the difficulty making friends, and the racism he faces both at school and on the streets, Leonard does his best to adapt, as his parents moved to Britain to build a better life.
The graphic novel is a heart-stopping story that shows what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation, based on real historical events. It is a moving account of family and fitting in, featuring dynamic illustrations that bring the characters to life.
Book Details
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Publisher: Scholastic
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Publication Date: 10 September 2026
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Format: Paperback
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Pages: 144
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Recommended Age: 8 to 12 years
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ISBN: 9780702344497
🎨 “Windrush Child” Picture Book by John Agard
It’s important to note that there is also a picture book titled Windrush Child, but it is a different work written by the poet John Agard and illustrated by Sophie Bass.
This beautifully evocative picture book also tells the story of a child’s journey to England on board the Empire Windrush. Through its poetic text and illustrations, it movingly evokes the journey made by children and their families as part of the Windrush Generation, filled with hope and promise.
