Anti- bigotry children’s book is made free to Glasgow teachers

A GLASGOW charity’s children’s book tackling issues of prejudice is being handed out free to schools in the city and across Scotland.

Neeps and Tatties, by Carey Morning and Anna York, aims to help young people celebrate diversity in the run- up to Burns Night.

Published by campaigners Nil by Mouth the charity set up by former Glasgow Times Scotswoman of the Year Cara Henderson the project has received support from Springburn- based Experiential Play, the Templeton Goodwill Trust and South Lanarkshire Council.

Written entirely in Scots, Neeps and Tatties is the story of two warring vegetable tribes who are finally encouraged to put the past behind them in the interest of a better future. The book examines issues such as discrimination and prejudice, highlighting how old grievances can be overcome by a new generation.

A £ 2000 donation by the

Templeton Goodwill Trust means teachers working in schools with a Glasgow postcode can access free copies of the book, while Experiential Play, which trains nursery staff across Scotland, is donating copies to primary schools. South Lanarkshire Council is making copies of the book available in every one of its primary schools and nurseries.

Nil by Mouth director Dave Scott said: “This project has gone from strength to strength since it was launched during Covid in January 2021.

“To date, more than 700 schools have taken part and we are hopeful that we will hit the 1000 mark before Burns Night 2023.”

Experiential Play’s Carol Scott said: “We wanted to give something back so, when we heard about Neeps and Tatties we decided to donate copies to schools across Glasgow and Lanarkshire to help encourage children talk about what they have in common but also what makes them unique.”