Join Mr Dilly and a remarkable panel of authors for Stories That Shape Us:Black History Month special - a celebration of creativity, heritage, and the power of storytelling. This is a FREE livestreamed event for schools, streamed on the Mr Dilly website via YouTube.
Date & TimeLive broadcast: Tuesday 21 October 2025, 11:00am (BST, UK time)Replay available until Tuesday 28 October 2025, 11:59pm
Ages: 7–11 (UK: Years 3–6 / KS2; US: Grades 3–6)
Join Mr Dilly and guests:
- Tola Okogwu – Champions of the GalaxyA thrilling sci-fi adventure where Kola and fellow young challengers must prove themselves on a distant planet to save Earth.
- Jeffrey Boakye – Kofi and the Brand New Vibe (pre-recorded)Kofi’s rise on underground radio brings local fame and challenges, in a vibrant story of music, ambition, and staying true to yourself.
- Catherine Johnson – Dance of ResistanceA moving portrait of Josephine Baker: from hardship to global stardom, wartime heroism, and her fight for civil rights.
What’s included:
📖 Live and pre-recorded readings from each author🗣️ Authors share what Black History Month means to them in ways every child can relate to💬 A thoughtful panel conversation on creativity, identity, and how stories shape us all❓ Q&A – submit your pupils’ questions in advance when registering
Literacy Value
This event supports reading for pleasure, inclusion, and personal development, showing pupils how stories can reflect lived experience, build empathy, and inspire creativity. It is designed for all children, offering a chance to hear different voices and connect through the shared power of storytelling.
Accessing the Event
The event will stream on the Mr Dilly website, embedded via YouTube.Please check in advance that your school firewall allows access to YouTube.Simultaneous broadcast on the Mr Dilly YouTube channel (live only, not available after broadcast).
