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Actors, authors, musicians and Observer critics share tips for filling the after‑homeschool hours – from uplifting family films to creative apps, dance tutorials and sonic journals
Kwame Kwei-Armah, artistic director at the Young Vic
Avatar: The Last Airbender/ The Legend of Korra
These
animated TV series by Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino are
aimed essentially at young adults, but I highly recommend them to adults
too. The narrative depicts Asian religious texts, mythology and ideas
set in an adventure world. The writing is extraordinary. I’ve watched
all seven seasons during lockdown – it’s just brilliant.
Avatar is currently available on Netflix
Malcolm X (1992)
Throughout my life, I have revisited the film Malcolm X,
based on Alex Haley’s book, directed by the great Spike Lee and
starring Denzel Washington. I see this film as equivalent to a Greek
myth. It is a foundational text for my generation of black men, but I
also believe it is vital it is shared with the generation growing up now
(it’s rated 15). It tells the personal quest of someone redefining
themselves, both for themselves and for the culture they come from. The
film also presents the opportunity to engage young people with the 20th
century’s resistance to systemic racism.
Malcolm X is currently available on BFI Player
Sophie Dahl, author
Fun Kids Activity Quest Daily podcast
Fun Kids is a great digital radio station for kids, and their Activity Quest Daily
podcast has creative ideas for lockdown for grownups and kids alike –
we’ve made bath bombs, newspapers, puzzles and cupcakes. It’s a good one
for inspiration if you’re running dry, which many of us are at this
stage.
National Literacy Trust, Virtual School Library
This library
is a brilliant initiative from the NLT – every week a children’s author
or illustrator provides free stories, activities and recommends their
favourite books. An at-home library at your fingertips.
Sophie Dahl’s first children’s book, Madame Badobedah, is published by Walker
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