Welsh Wonders: Betty - The Determined Life of Betty Campbell
by Nia Morais, illustrated by Anastasia Magloire
Interest age: 8 to 9
Reading age: 8+
Published by Llyfrau Broga, 2023
About this book
This is the latest book from the 'Enwogion o Fri' series which tells the story of Betty Campbell, the first black headmistress in Wales. The author takes us from her early life in Cardiff docks to the climax of having her statue erected in the heart of the capital.
The author this time is Nia Morais, the new Welsh Children's Poet. In this book she uses a simple and concise style that is perfect for conveying complex information to young readers.
The book is undoubtedly a celebration of the endurance and courage that Betty Campbell showed during her life and is an important story for children to read and hear.
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