Eithne Nightingale, author of Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain: Oral Histories 1930s - Present Day and Margaret Andrews, author of Becoming Fowokan: The Life and Works of Fowokan George Kelly, discuss the experiences of young girls who have migrated to East London - from Hitler's Europe, the Caribbean, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, Turkey, Somaliland and Guinea.

Drawing on Margaret's own experience of arriving from Carriacou, aged eight, and Eithne's own research they discuss the reasons for departure - escaping war, FGM or arranged marriage, joining mum or dad in the 'motherland'.

They address the challenges of leaving 'home' and loved ones; settling into a new and sometimes hostile environment; navigating ignorance and bigotry and negotiating two or more cultures particularly around dating and marriage.

They will highlight girls' and young women's education achievements, ability to pursue careers and to create a new home.

Readings, film clips from childmigrantstories.com/films, discussion with the audience and book signings.