National Literacy
Trust picks


10 family listens to celebrate South Asian
Heritage Month
Discovering listens the whole family can enjoy can be tricky, so who better to share their top picks than our friends and audio advocates the National Literacy Trust. Working with schools and families, the team know a thing or two about what makes the best listen, from immersive soundscapes to enticing narration.

Explore the National Literacy Trust’s top 10 picks for South Asian Heritage Month, including Varsha Shah’s Ajay and the Mumbai Sun, an award-winning adventure story full of heart, and the hilarious Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties.
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    • Ajay and the Mumbai Sun

    • By: Varsha Shah
    • Narrated by: Susheel Kumar
    • Series: Ajay and the Mumbai Sun, Book 1
    • Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
    • Release date: 07-04-22
    • Language: English
    • 6 ratings
    • Ajay and the Mumbai Sun by Varsha Shah
    • 'We couldn’t stop listening to this exciting narration where Mumbai is brought to life. Join orphan Ajay who lives in a train station and dreams of being a journalist, as he fights the corrupt grown-ups threatening his very life.'

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  • Stolen History cover art

    • Stolen History

    • The Truth About the British Empire and How It Shaped Us
    • By: Sathnam Sanghera
    • Narrated by: Homer Todiwala
    • Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
    • Release date: 08-06-23
    • Language: English
    • 6 ratings
    • Stolen History by Sathnam Sanghera
    • 'The ideal introduction for older children to the history of the British Empire and how it continues to influence life as we know it. This thoughtful and entertaining narration is a fantastic way to explore a complex subject together.'

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  • Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties cover art

    • Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties

    • By: Humza Arshad, Henry White
    • Narrated by: Humza Arshad
    • Series: Little Badman, Book 1
    • Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
    • Release date: 21-03-19
    • Language: English
    • 56 ratings
    • Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties by Humza Arshad & Henry White
    • 'We laughed out loud at this story of this eleven-year-old rapper and his adventures to protect his music. Humza goes on an epic quest to stop a horde of evil aunties who threaten to take over the world.'

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  • Anisha, Accidental Detective cover art

    • Anisha, Accidental Detective

    • By: Serena Patel
    • Narrated by: Manjeet Mann
    • Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
    • Release date: 04-06-21
    • Language: English
    • 13 ratings
    • Anisha Accidental Detective by Serena Patel
    • 'It's the night before The Wedding Of The Year - but Uncle Tony is missing! Can Anisha save the day? The voice of Birmingham 10-year-old Anisha is brought to life through expressive and appealing narration in this lively and humourous audiobook.'

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  • Where the River Runs Gold cover art

    • Where the River Runs Gold

    • By: Sita Brahmachari
    • Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
    • Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
    • Release date: 11-07-19
    • Language: English
    • 15 ratings
    • Where the River Runs Gold by Sita Brahmachari
    • 'In a dystopian world where the bees have disappeared, children must pollinate crops by hand under the watchful eyes of the sinister Freedom Fields corporation. A thrilling listen with a climate change theme, but an ultimately positive and empowering message.'

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  • Small’s Big Dream cover art

    • Small’s Big Dream

    • By: Manjeet Mann
    • Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
    • Length: 6 mins
    • Release date: 31-03-22
    • Language: English
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    • Small's Big Dream by Manjeet Mann
    • 'Small is tired of hearing that small people can't have big dreams. But at night, Small's dreams become so big they are difficult to squash down! A lovely family listen that can prompt discussions about your little one's big dreams, and what it would be like if they came true.'

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  • Fearless Fairy Tales cover art

    • Fearless Fairy Tales

    • By: Konnie Huq, James Kay, Rikin Parekh
    • Narrated by: Konnie Huq
    • Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
    • Release date: 15-10-20
    • Language: English
    • 11 ratings
    • Fearless Fairytales by Konnie Huq
    • 'Hilarious twists on classic fairytales, this is fun listening for all the family, with lively and energetic narration from author and previous Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq.'

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  • The Adventures of Billy and Other Stories cover art

    • The Adventures of Billy and Other Stories

    • By: Nadia Shireen
    • Narrated by: Ayesha Antoine
    • Length: 36 mins
    • Release date: 06-10-22
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet
    • The Adventures of Billy and Other Stories by Nadia Shireen
    • 'Nadia Shireen is one of our favourite picture book authors, and this bundle includes three of her hilarious stories following the adventures of Billy, plus the Bumblebear and The Cow Who Fell to Earth. Playful sound effects and characterful narration make this a fun listen.'

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  • The Jungle Radio cover art

    • The Jungle Radio

    • Bird Songs of India
    • By: Devangana Dash
    • Narrated by: Rohini Vij
    • Length: 17 mins
    • Release date: 19-11-19
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet
    • The Jungle Radio by Devangana Dash
    • 'Take a journey across India through the songs of the birds, listening along with little Gul and her radio. You can sing along too, or screech, or tap. Narrator Rohini Vij is brilliant in making the different sounds against a jungle backdrop.'

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  • The Kingdom Over the Sea cover art

    • The Kingdom Over the Sea

    • By: Zohra Nabi
    • Narrated by: Aysha Kala
    • Series: The Kingdom Over the Sea, Book 1
    • Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
    • Release date: 25-05-23
    • Language: English
    • 7 ratings
    • The Kingdom Over the Sea by Zohra Nabi
    • 'This magical tale transported us to a realm of genies, sorcerers and alchemists. Find out what Yara’s big secret is as you fall into another world in this perfectly narrated adventure of friendship, fantasy and the fight for what’s right.'

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