The refrain ‘We’re all in this together’ echoed around the world in 2020 as we came to grips with the changes that living with a pandemic brought. Teaching online and children learning at home required major adjustments to programs and how they were delivered. Many started talking of the ‘new normal’ while most hoped that 2021 would bring a return to the old familiar ‘normal’. While it may eventually, it is still too soon to get overly comfortable.
Throughout 2020, many were finding creative ways of dealing with the restrictions, lockdowns and changing expectations. Others were using their creativity to help others cope. One of these creatives is Skye Hughes whose beautiful picture book We’re All in This Together illustrates how the changes were shared by many and provides opportunities for discussions between teachers, parents and children that help reduce anxieties and foster empathy.
About Skye Hughes
Skye Hughes was born in Adelaide but spent much of her childhood travelling around Australia in a caravan with her three younger siblings and parents. She is a school teacher, youth program facilitator and big fan of Nutella donuts. Skye currently lives in Melbourne and when she isn’t writing children’s books, looking after her house plants or teaching young people, you will find her travelling the globe and connecting with people from all walks of life. It is these connections that inspire her to keep growing, learning and creating beautiful memories.
About the picture book We’re All in this Together
School friends – Kiana, Amin, Roshan, Casey, Ming, and Tyler all have one thing in common — they can’t go to school. The world changed very quickly and now they have to stay home to keep themselves and their families and friends safe. They discover that even apart, they can find new and fun ways to be together.
At a time when the world looks a little different, this encouraging story promises young readers an opportunity to reflect on their own experience of this unique moment in history while promoting resilience and unity.
The interview
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Wonderful, Norah. Skye’s book is deemed to open the doors of conversation.
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It will, Jennie. I think it’s a much needed book at the moment.
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Yes!
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A title for the ages. Forever more, it will provide an opportunity to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime pandemic.
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It will, Jacqui. I think it’s an important book from that perspective.
I hope it is a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ pandemic.
Sadly, it is for far too many whose lives have been cut short by it.
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Sweet! 🙂
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Skye was quick with this one!
Now I love nutella and donuts but never tried a nutella donut, where can I buy one?
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Skye was quick, and she did well.
I’m not sure about a nutella donut, but I guess you could get one wherever good donuts are sold. 🙂
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lol I tried, but it must be rare 🙂
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That wouldn’t surprise me.
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maybe I will have to send out an sos to find one 😦
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Maybe!
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😉
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