Spotlight

by Solli Raphael
Published by Penguin Random House
ISBNr;.978176089484190

For 9 - 11 year olds.

This is 15 year old author, Solli Raphael's second book in which he shines a spotlight on the concerns of today's teenagers. He explores the powerful link writing and and shaping the future.

Spotlight includes five non-fiction chapters with advice, tips and plenty of activities. Solli encourages readers to find their voice and learn the forms and occupations of writing, as well as discusses how to use and gain a platform, with ways to instigate change and become a wordsmith themselves. He shares his experiences, ideas and advice on how the reader can create a sustainable future and discover ways to help create change, while looking at trends such as veganism and zero waste.

Solli’s first book Limelight, was published in 2018 and has received accolades for its capacity to engage students in poetry, having also won a Nautilus Book Award in 2019 for best middle-grade nonfiction.

He is a globally renowned poet and keynote speaker; having led workshops; performed and spoken at conferences, schools and universities. Additionally (and passionately), Solli is an environmental activist and humanitarian who works closely as an ambassador for four charities and organisations.

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