Racism is never easy to tackle in schools or communities no matter where you are but Jag Lall has produce a graphic novel that will really help you grab peoples attention and focus it on the issues.
Whilst not suitable for much younger children due to it's realistic themes, teens and young adults will identify with the core message that Racism is unacceptable and can lead to tragic consequences.
Death's Door: Ignorance Likes Company An anti-racism graphic novel for schools. Currently being used in both England and Canada. Backed by the UNA-C Written and Illustrated by Jag Lall
(Chief Inspector, Ofsted, Alexandra House, 29-33 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6SE). Dear ..., I enclose copies of correspondence with the head teacher and chairman of governors at Park High School where my daughter Mary is being bullied.
In the report after the recent Ofsted inspection your inspector said that (the school should get a bullying policy/ the school had an effective bullying policy/ bullying was not considered to be a problem).
(DFE, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3BT, or Department for Education, Castle View House, East Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2GJ)
Dear Secretary of State, Please use your powers under section 68 and/or 99 of the Education Act 1944 because I believe Wessex County Council/ Park High School is acting unreasonably/illegally by (failing to investigate my complaint of bullying/ failing to supply a copy of my daughter's school records/ failing to halt bullying).
(at county council/metropolitan HQ, address in phone book).
Dear Mrs White, I enclose copies of correspondence with the head teacher and chairman of governors of Park High School where my daughter Mary continues to be bullied by Jane Brown.
(get his/her name from the school secretary and send the letter to the school address).
Dear Mrs Green, I enclose a copy of a letter I sent to the head teacher of Park High School on (date). Unfortunately, despite writing to the class teacher/head of year and the head teacher, my daughter Mary is still being bullied by Jane Brown.
