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This resource is a practical guide created to help secondary school teachers confidently include writers of colour in the curriculum and champion diversity in English literature. Developed from the insights of educators at the Lit in Colour Teacher Conference reflective practice panel, the resource brings together tips, advice, and book recommendations based on real classroom experience.

Aimed specifically at secondary English departments, this PowerPoint resource offers guidance on selecting and teaching inclusive texts, ensuring that literature lessons reflect a wide range of voices and experiences. Teachers will find strategies for encouraging respectful discussions about identity, race, and culture, helping all students feel represented and engaged.

Key features of this secondary school resource include:

• Practical advice for introducing and teaching texts by writers of colour
• Strategies to support open and thoughtful classroom conversations
• Ideas for collaborating across English departments to increase diversity in English literature
• Suggestions for continuous reflective teaching practice, suitable for individual teachers or whole departments

This flexible resource is ideal for secondary schools looking to review or refresh their English literature curriculum and to support reading for pleasure among students. By building teacher confidence and providing clear, actionable strategies, this guide empowers schools to make meaningful changes—ensuring diversity in English literature and that every student encounters a broader spectrum of voices in their studies.

Click the links below for further support in teaching books by authors of colour: