Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush

Ava faces a dilemma when she's asked to dress as an inspirational figure for a school assembly, only to discover that the famous heroes her classmates have already chosen are taken. As Granny recounts her own journey to England on the Empire Windrush and shares stories of notable Black pioneers, Ava realizes her family's past offers a hero just as inspiring. The picture book weaves personal family history with the broader narrative of Caribbean migration, highlighting how ordinary lives can embody extraordinary courage. Illustrated by Camilla Sucre.