Teaching guide: My Name is Leon (Spark Conversation event)

Watch the recording of our Spark Conversation online event to learn more about our new GCSE English Literature text 'My Name is Leon' in readiness for first teaching from September 2023 (first exam summer 2025).

The event includes a pre-recorded interview with the author, Kit de Waal, introducing the text in her own words followed by a discussion between our panel of guests who talk about:

• why they would choose to teach 'My Name is Leon'
• some of the key themes, ideas and contexts
• how to approach texts with diverse voices.

Whether you intend to teach 'My Name is Leon' or are just curious to learn more about it, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and spark ideas for your teaching:

Spark Conversation online event: My Name is Leon
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

You can watch this event recording in full or skip to the sections you're interested in using the timestamps below: