I am delighted to share that Taiya Samuel, who voices JoJo and Gran Gran, was named Young Performer of the Year at the 2022 BAFTA Children & Young People awards on Sunday 27th November. Big congratulations also to Cathy Tyson, who voices Gran Gran, who was shortlisted for the Performer award. I’m sending a …
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I’m delighted to be part of a forthcoming series hosted by Black Ballad to celebrate the release of Michelle Obama’s new book The Light We Carry. If you’ve never come across Black Ballad, it’s a fantastic membership organisation that celebrates black womanhood across the UK. In their own words, Black Ballad “exists to help every black …
Looking forward to this FREE panel event: No imagination without representation, in children’s books. With my esteemed colleagues, Dapo Adeola and Marcus Ryder. Tuesday 29th November 2022. 19:00 GMT. Brixton Library. Book via this link:
Bon Junen Kwéyòl, to everyone celebrating! In brief, Jounen Kwéyòl is a month-long celebration in St Lucia and Dominica (with the final celebration on the last Sunday of the month), of French and African culture, language, food, customs, etc. Although, I visit St Lucia many times, I haven’t been for Jounen Kwéyòl, since 2008, for …
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending my investiture at Windsor Castle, accompanied by my mum and my sons. I went on to have a scrumptious lunch with close family and friends. I was awarded the MBE in the Queens New Year Honours list in 2021 for services to education. I waited until now to …
Delighted to share this special JoJo and Gran Gran Black History Month episode. This episode was written by the talented Katrina Smith-Jackson. A big thanks to all those involved with this episode, especially the Black Cultural Archives. Quote: “In It’s Time for a Voyage, JoJo and Gran Gran visit an exhibition to learn about the …
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I was delighted to be asked to be part of the above documentary with The Children’s Media Conference. The documentary was narrated and produced by Jide Johnson. We also here from in the documentary: Casey Elisha, Marvyn Harrison, Maxwell Oginni, and Patrick Younge Positive black male role models vs harmful stereotypes in children’s content Animation …
A new project from storyteller Laura Henry-Allain MBE has been awarded development funding from the UK Government funded Young Audiences Content Fund (YACF), which is managed by the BFI to bring new material to audiences 18 and under for regulated TV channels and online platforms. Daddio & Co is an inspiring, 2D-animated warm-hearted comedy series …
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An emotional morning at North Kensington Library with the Grenfell Quilt team, on Tuesday. A few months ago, Eddie Nestor from BBC Radio London issued a call to action on Twitter: the Grenfell Quilt team needed a new home for the weekly sessions and to store their resources. I thought, why not ask RBKC libraries …
Super excited to be doing this event with Onyinye Iwu, part of the Deptford Literature Festival, for children aged 4-7. DATE: 19 March 2022 TIME: 11:30am – 12:30pm Only £2:00! WHERE: Deptford Lounge Children’s Library 9 Giffin Street Deptford London SE8 4RJ BSL Interpreted! “Laura and Onyinye will offer a reading of My Skin, Your …
I had a great time at the Broadcast Awards last week at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, Mayfair. A big thank you to the A for Awesomeness team at Fitzrovia Post Production for the invitation. There is so much talent in the world of television. Please click on the link to find out who …
Delighted to be interviewed by Juno Magazine on all things to do with my television work and books, especially My Skin, Your Skin. To access the magazine and article, please visit Juno Magazine’s website. Follow the conversation on the socials: Instagram|Facebook|Twitter @LauraHAllain
