BCU Alumni bookshelf

'Waiting at Bloomsbury Park’ is about what it meant for him to grow up in Nechells, Birmingham.

The theme of this poetry collection is about adjusting and adapting, telling the story of Casey’s journey in life so far.

This poetry collection explores the irony of museums using the words ‘please do not touch’ around items that have been stolen from another land, that should have never been touched in the first place.

Nilanjana’s debut explores India’s middle-class, taking a closer look at the gender inequality taking place using anecdotal evidence from real Indian women.

This book explores the pressure felt by women to excel in every aspect of their lives, and the tolls this takes on them.

As a nurse and advocate, Claire Blake teamed up with her BCU lecturer Anne Marie Dodson to create a survival guide for student nurses.

Kris has compiled a photographic survey of the last decade of Birmingham’s railways, showcasing the immense changes the region has seen in the last ten years.

Miley's Mind introduces the concept of mental health in a child-friendly way. It highlights how abuse, bullying and grief impacts emotional well-being, and encourages children to talk about their feelings.

Steff’s comic follows eight-year-old twins Hallie and James, who both have autism and show how Autism can affect people differently. They meet a chef with Autism who teaches them how their Autism can be their superpower.

Olivia’s first collection of poetry, The Calls, includes over 20 poems she wrote whilst completing her Master’s degree at BCU.

Written by Ben Andrews, the Better Places series raises awareness of the issues currently affecting disabled people and introduces these concepts to children at an early age.

The wonders of existence are explored in Rhianna’s debut poetry collection.

Collated in aid of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, this poetry collection includes contributions from entrants to Rhianna’s Worcestershire Poet Laureate project.

In this poetry collection, Rhianna explores the themes of positive body image, appreciating the body for what it does for us.

As the Worcestershire Poet Laureate for 2022-23, this is Rhianna’s collection of poetry exploring the connection between the land of the living and the parallel realm of spirits and hauntings.

Illustrated by Katherine, the book follows James who is shocked to find a Lion in the walls of St Andrews.

Illustrated by Katherine, the book is set in the East Neuk of Fife and followers Brodie Bear’s attempts to become a sailing bear.

This crowdfunded novel marks Katherine’s debut as writer, inspired by her daughter’s first music festival.

Chapter 3, Gamification in Education, is written by Jess.