The idea for this edited collection emerged from our unwavering passion for the meaningful integration of social justice literature into the legal curriculum and into the classroom. We have been inspired (and continue to be so) by literature and encouraged by passionate teachers along the way to ‘think differently’, and we hope that this collection will inspire those who want to see how and why law and social justice are linked. We are grateful to Cardiff Law School and Dr Sharon Thompson in particular, for hosting a guest seminar, which frst introduced us to one another. Series Editor Professor Russell Sandberg’s enthusiasm for the original idea when it was pitched to him and his continued support for the project have been invaluable.