Nursery World - New book series aimed at traveller children

The first book in a series aiming to encourage traveller children of primary school age to read has just been published. It features colourful photographs and descriptions of traditional wagons, barges and modern caravans, which are compared to the houses and flats of non-travellers. Houses and Homes, published by the Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group, is the first of a planned 100-plus books, aimed at children in Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. Series editor Robert Dawson said, 'Lack of literacy is still often used as a weapon against travellers, knowing that older ones, especially, cannot read or understand official documents.'

Houses and Homes, published by the Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group, is the first of a planned 100-plus books, aimed at children in Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. Series editor Robert Dawson said, 'Lack of literacy is still often used as a weapon against travellers, knowing that older ones, especially, cannot read or understand official documents.'

Traveller Education Services, which operate throughout the UK and Northern Ireland, were asked to submit ideas on topics of particular interest to traveller children. Mr Dawson said that, so far, more than 30 education services have made suggestions for forthcoming titles. Houses and Homes was published at the request of the Hampshire Traveller Education Service.

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