Famous authors have teamed up with local schoolchildren to create a positive artwork to inspire during these uncertain times.

Children from King’s Cross Academy created a display wall inspired by ‘Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth’ by Oliver Jeffers

A new art exhibit by London schoolchildren has been unveiled in King’s Cross. ‘Words For The World’ shares hope for the planet and reflections on the pandemic through art and words. The 180ft piece was created by pupils at the King’s Cross Academy, along with authors including Oliver Jeffers and Konnie Huq.

The project is part of the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education’s national campaign, #CLPEWordsForTheWorld in partnership with King’s Cross and HarperCollins Children’s Books. The campaign was part of the recovery curriculum as children returned to school in September following months of lockdown. Inspired by Jeffers’ 2017 illustrated book, ‘Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth’, children were asked to share their thoughts on the planet and their feelings about the Covid-19 pandemic. Taking part in the campaign were 374 pupils from local primary school, the King’s Cross Academy.

The new artwork comprises 300 entries from the Academy, alongside contributions from Jeffers, former Blue Peter presenter and children’s author Huq, author and activist Hiba Noor Khan, and poet and children’s writer Tony Mitton. The piece is on display at Lewis Cubitt Square until the end of the year and shares positive thoughts as we continue to adapt to these uncertain times.

• Words to the World exhibition is on display from 8 October – 31 December 2020. At Lewis Cubitt Square, 11 Stable Street, King’s Cross, N1C 4BT. Nearest station: King’s Cross St Pancras. For more information, visit the King’s Cross website.

Find out what’s on in London in December 2020 here.

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