Recently published by Christian Aid, Just Acting is a 64-page A4-sized book that uses scripts or sketches to help users communicate important issues such as poverty, debt, fair trade, HIV/AIDS and trade rules. The material is intended for use with youth groups, schools and churches.
Just Acting contains 15 sketches intended for between two and nine actors.
No sketch requires lots of props or rehearsals.
Price: 7.99 Contact: Christian Aid 0870 787788
Bodymatters
Jamal is Overweight is one of six new titles from Cherrytree Books. The Bodymatters series is targeted at early teens and looks at the physical, psychological and social issues that can arise from abusing their bodies.
The books, all written by Janine Amos, combine photography, artwork and diagrams with fact-boxes and scenarios. Other titles in the series look at drug taking, eating disorders, cigarettes, alcohol and sex.
Price: 8.99 per title Contact: Evans Publishing Group 020 7487 0920.
