Trish Cooke
Former children's TV presenter Trish Cooke is an Olivier nominated playwright. She writes for theatre, TV, film and radio and is a multi-awardwinning children's author. Born and still living in Bradford, Trish's parents are from Dominica. Frustrated by the lack of roles for black women, Trish began writing plays she could act in herself. Similarly, when she had her first child, the lack of black characters in children's books drove her to create stories with black children in them.
Her most popular children's book, So Much, was voted one of the 100 Best Children's Books in 2016 by Time Out. It won the Smarties Book Prize and the W H Smith Award among others. In 2009, So Much was included in the National Strategy good practice publication on raising achievement of Caribbean children at foundation stage.
Books
Full, Full, Full of Love
Author: Trish Cooke Illustrator: Paul Howard
Publisher: Walker Books
- This great book is all about a boy and his Grannie.
- The warm story is a real celebration of family.
- Gorgeous pictures shine with the love in the book's title.
So Much
Author: Trish Cooke Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 2-5
Reading age: 5+
One by one, family members drop by on a mum and her tot – all wanting to squeeze, kiss and give undivided attention to the baby. An adorable picture book, which is high-spirited, vibrant and fun.
Tales from the Caribbean
Author: Trish Cooke
Publisher: Puffin
Interest age: 6-9
Reading age: 8+
Here’s a brilliant collection of tales from all over the Caribbean, perfect for children to read to themselves, but best of all to read together out loud. Some of the stories are famous but each one in this book feels fresh with Trish’s brilliant retelling.
Zoom!
Author: Trish Cooke
Illustrator: Alex Ayliffe
Publisher: HarperCollins
Hurricane Kieron and Rush Around Ria never stop. They run right through the day, rushing from breakfast to bedtime.