The arrival
Help students to build empathy.
The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.

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The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.
Explore the power of letter-writing and empower young people as changemakers.
What we can learn from personal papers.
A board game featuring a popular actor.
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Our annual exhibition of political cartooning.
Engage students in media literacy concepts using examples from Kate and Jol Temple's books.
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