Please Don't Read The Footnotes Please Martti Hynynen Swanzy encouraged writing that was

Swanzy encouraged writing that was authentic to its Caribbean roots

A young girl watches her mummy proudly take to the streets to march for what she believes in

a modern day Harold and Maude set in the drugged-up world of pre-gentrification Shoreditch

Poetry Scotland and Poetry New Zealand

this debut combines complexly rendered characters with an emotionally arresting and propulsive story

Please Don't Read The Footnotes Please Martti Hynynen Swanzy encouraged writing that wasA middle grade book breaking all the rules, inviting readers to zig zag across the page between the funny stories and the* footnotes. Traditionally, once a book is published, the author's job is over. The book belongs to the reader after that, and it's up to you to decide what the book is about. Author Rob Walton** is having none of this, and has insisted on popping up throughout this book with comments, suggestions and general chatter, to keep you