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Partnerships spotlight | Marina Benjamin, Ujima Education

Published on 31 Mar 2021
Adele Trew, Lisa Stephenson and Marina Active

Museum of Legends, created by Story Makers Company, is a digital, interactive arts-based story has been co created with artists across the city for children ages 7-11 years. Within this story space, children from Ujima in Chapeltown Leeds have curated a ‘living’ museum based on their community and aspirations. 

Tell us a bit about your organisation and what led you to working with the Story Makers Company

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Why were you passionate about this project and why is it important to the work you already do?

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What have you enjoyed most about this collaborative work?

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What have you learnt through this project and what's next for UJIMA?

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Story Makers Company

Academic and practice-based research focusing on creative learning in education, researching with and alongside children through the use of drama and creative writing.
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Image of an outdoor Story Maker session, delivered by two staff with three young people