EXPLORE
In 2023, we explored Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands through multiple innovative entry points.
Our schools engagement programme is ‘8 Ways to Connect’. Resources are still available to access. Physical workshops in schools are not available to book now the 2023 festival has finished.
The festival schools engagement launch is in November and the programme runs January – March.
The resources below, still available from the 2023 delivery provide fun, accessible ways into Mary Seacole’s book supporting readers to explore through creative responses.
School Poster
Download your school poster and then scroll down for multiple downloadable school resources. The #ATownExploresABook23 schools engagement programme, ‘8 Ways to Connect’, supports schools in building a individual, tailored connection with the festival.
If you require support, please email: explorers@explorethearch.com
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Mary Seacole journey illustration
Paper Boat Kit
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Video Resources
This reader-led festival invites your personal responses to this heritage book.
Members of the team share insights to get you started!
What Are Books to us?
Gail Borrow introduces A Town Explores A Book festival, which is now entering its 7th year and is an annual exploration of a heritage book.
A Woman of Total Strength
Tola Dabiri shares why she believes Mary Seacole remains a great role model for us all, and and example of overcoming adversity in pursuit of a goal.
There are many Ways to Explore Mary’s Book
Jac Holt shares their history with reading and of exploring books and stories in many different ways.
Explore with your critical eye
Ray Manning encourages readers to approach Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole with a critical eye, as her relationship with her own race is not straightforward.
Three Anniversaries
Etienne Cutmore-Kourouma introduces the three important anniversaries that are connected to our 2023 book choice Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands.
