Darren Chetty was born in Swansea and is a Welsh Indian South African Dutch Londoner. He has been teaching for over twenty-five years, first in primary schools and currently at a university. Darren is a specialist in philosophical conversation with children. He is a contributor to the bestselling book, The Good Immigrant, edited by Nikesh Shukla (Unbound) and lead editor of Welsh (Plural): Essays on the Future of Wales (Repeater).
For younger readers, Darren co-authored, with Jeffrey Boakye, What Is Masculinity? Why Does It Matter? And Other Big Questions (Wayland) and contributed to The Mab: Eleven Epic Stories from the Mabinogi edited by Matt Brown and Eloise Williams.
'I'm Going to Make a Friend' by Darren Chetty
A heartwarming and original take on the nature of friendship from philosopher and debut picture book author Darren Chetty. Moving neighbourhood comes with many challenges, especially making new friends. How long will it take? Will they play how I want to play? Will they hug me when I’m sad, or give me space? So many questions! But in the end, the only thing you can do is dive in and give it a go. Darren Chetty’s pared-back text explores the myriad of emotions – the vulnerability and courage – that it takes to form meaningful relationships. Sandhya Prabhat’s gorgeous and magical illustrations illuminate the story and celebrate the power of imagination. I’m Going to Make a Friend is the perfect story to share with children who have moved schools or home, or anyone interested in forming friendships.
