'A Kushtie Place to Live' book launch.

A book about Gypsy Roma traveller life written by children from this community is being launched at County Hall on Thursday January 26, 2012.   

Children from the 'T-Club have produced 'A Kushtie Place to Live' which will be sent to every primary school in the county.  It came about after the children wanted to tell other children in the county all about their lives.  This week (Thursday, January 26) children and families who contributed to this book from the Waterside Park in Worcester have been invited to take part in the book's launch in the council chamber.  Each child will be presented with their own copy by head of Learning and Achievement, John Edwards.

John Edwards, Worcestershire County Council's head of Learning and Achievement said: "This book has come about because children from the Gypsy  Roma Traveller community wanted to tell the rest of the county about their lives.  They have worked hard to produce the art work, take the photographs and learn new digital skills to make it a reality.  'A Kushtie Place to Live' is a credit to the determination of these young writers to breakdown barriers and share their story with other children and young people in the county. "

The project has been coordinated by the county council's Gypsy Roma Traveller Education Team, who work closely with the community in the county and hope this new book will help to promote a more positive image of Worcestershire's largest ethnic minority. 

Kay Poole, from Worcestershire County Council's Gypsy Roma Traveller Education Team said: "It was a huge pleasure to work with these children and young people whose creativity never ceases to amaze me.  Despite the many challenges and problems along the way, 'A Kushtie Place to Live' has been beautifully produced and I am sure readers will join me in congratulating the children on an excellent job done!"