27 Jan 2025
10:00am - 10:45am
Online
"Our research shows that writing can help children and young people make sense of the world, participate in civic life, and understand others' perspectives."
To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, our live event and accompanying resources aim to support young people’s literacy skills while helping them learn about the past. We hope to inspire them to work toward a future where hatred and persecution are challenged. These resources encourage pupils to engage in non-fiction writing, sharing survivors’ stories and their experiences after liberation, with a focus on fostering empathy and understanding. This work is inspired by the writings of author Tom Palmer.
Age suitability: 11 to 14
Please note that this event is aimed at secondary students, aged 11 to 14 (KS3 - Years 7, 8, 9, or S1, S2 and S3).
Introducing our special guests
Teachers and pupils, we invite you to join our free online 45-minute conversation with author Tom Palmer, Alfred Garwood and Antoinette Mutabazi.
Award-winning writer, Tom Palmer, author of After The War, Holocaust survivor Alfred Garwood and child survivor Antoinette Mutabazi will join our live event from 10:00 to 10:45 to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday 27 January 2025.
This event is part of our suite of support across that week for schools commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day 2025. Access a bespoke film, specially created by Tom Palmer, plus writing guidance to support students' in writing their own piece of non-fiction on our Holocaust Memorial Day resource page.
Ten schools that register for, and attend, the online event will be in with a chance to receive a free bundle of books.
Attendees will:
- Hear from a world-class author and be inspired to write about this important subject.
- Learn from Alfred and Antoinette about their experiences
- Have chance to be selected to receive a set of 10 books.
This event will take place as a Zoom Webinar and, although the best way to take part is live, it will remain accessible on the National Literacy Trust website as a resource video after the event.
Webinars are open to all teachers based in secondary schools, public or community libraries across the UK and Club Community Organisations working in schools. The webinar is ideal to share with pupils aged 11 to 14 (Years 7, 8, 9 and S1 to S3).
Session benefits
- Provide a unique opportunity for pupils to hear from a Holocaust and child survivor
- Engage your pupils in reading and writing activities
- Give your class the chance to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Aushwitz.
You will be able to interact with the presenters through the chat function, but you will not be able to chat with, or see the chat from other schools.
Unless asked by the National Literacy Trust within the event as part of the event, schools will not be able to turn their camera or microphone on.*
(A recording of this event will be made available and posted on the resource page as soon as possible.)
FAQ
- Can I share the access code? Yes you can.
- I have registered but don't have an access code. Please check your spam. An automated email was sent to you with all necessary details, including your Zoom link, when you registered.
- What if the event is full and I can't get in? We do have a finite number of spaces for the event. If you can't get in, you can still stream the event live on the National Literacy Trust YouTube channel: youtube.com/LiteracyTrust.
- What if I have technical issues? If you can't get in, you can still stream the event live on the National Literacy Trust YouTube channel: youtube.com/LiteracyTrust.
- Will there be a recording of the event? Yes. A recording will be posted on our resource page as soon as possible.
- Am I one of the 10 schools who will be getting a pack? 10 schools will be notified in the week commencing 3 Feburary 2025 and packs will be despatched following this. (Please do not register more than once.)
If you have any other queries please email with ‘HMD query' in the subject heading.