Wishaw primary kids enjoy Scottish poetry thanks to visit from writer

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Pupils at a Wishaw primary school had a special serving of ‘Neeps and Tatties’ on the menu this week thanks to a visit from a leading Scots language poet and writer.Fifty primary six pupils at Wishaw Primary Academy took part in a special event with Thomas Clarke in the run up to Burns Night exploring Scots as part of leading equality charity Nil by Mouth’s ‘Neeps and Tatties’ project which uses the language explore religious and cultural differences between people.Written entirely in Scots, and created by author Carey Morning and illustrator Anna York, ‘Neeps & Tatties’ tells the story of two warring vegetable tribes who are finally encouraged to put the past behind them in the interests of a better future.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The book examines issues such as discrimination and prejudice and includes a series of classroom games and activities based around the story that explore different cultures, including looking at the significance of food and festivals in different traditions.Since being launched in January 2021 the book has been used in over 1,000 schools right across Scotland and during January the charity brings together a range of Scots artists to bring the book to life in classrooms.Funding from North Lanarkshire Council made 100 teachers copies of the book available right