This is the selected book for our first ever Big Read. Here you will find extra information about the book, and a discussion space where you are invited to share your thoughts. There will be many opportunities to get involved in numerous events and activities. During your first year at Sheffield Hallam University we would like to encourage you to share your thoughts and experiences with each other. These will include book clubs and discussion groups and activities relating to the themes of the novel which include: mental health issues, the care system and racial inequality. As the book addresses some themes which may resonate with some of you personally, there is lots of support and advice available - see the support section for further informationĭuring Semester 1 (2019/20), there will be activities relating to the novel for students and staff to get involved in. We hope that you enjoy reading My Name is Leon. This guide will introduce you to the project, what we have planned, how you can get involved, further leisure reading suggestions and much more. Welcome to the Big Read! This initiative will see all new students receive a free copy of 'My Name is Leon' with the hope that it will allow for first discussions and social interactions to happen more easily as all new starters will have a common topic of interest.
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