Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality, equity and inclusion

Book SynopsisDaring. Determined. Curious. Kind. More than 50 female Super Heroes from Marvel Comics take centre stage in this inspiring book for girls and women of all ages.How did Captain Marvel gain superhuman powers? When was Shuri crowned queen of Wakanda? From Gamora to Wasp, this beautiful illustrated book celebrates diverse female Super Heroes who use their strength, intelligence and courage to save the world. More than 50 character profiles explore the origins and achievements of fierce fan-favourites such as Ms Marvel, America Chavez, Squirrel Girl and Black Widow. With a foreword by Marvel Comics writer Kelly Thompson, DK''s Fearless and Fantastic! is the ultimate feminist tribute to Marvel Comics'' most powerful women and girls. This book will be a treasured gift for comic book fans and beginners, and fans of 2019''s hugely popular Captain Marvel movie.Illustrated with stunning comic book artwork, and featuring four chapters based on personal qualities - Trade ReviewA handy primer that helps you sort one Spider-Woman from another. * Total Film *Fearless and Fantastic presents bios and colourful artwork of Marvel heroines. * SFX *This volume provides a guide to over fifty female superheroes from the Marvel Comics universe who are more than capable of saving our vulnerable planet from invading aliens and nasty tyrants. * Starburst Magazine online *The ultimate tribute to Marvel's most powerful women and girls, and a must for comic fans. * Manchester Evening News *Small, yet perfectly formed, Fearless and Fantastic! provides a wonderful first encounter with the heroines of Marvel, tantalising the reader to venture deeper into the universe. * SciFiBulletin *DK has hit a home run yet again with this book. Again, it's another great volume to have in your collection. Not only does it celebrate the female superheroes, but it also brings some of the lesser known characters to the fore. It's great to meet them. * Future of the Force *

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Book SynopsisBased on the real daily life of Odin the author''s hedgehog, Who Has A Pet Hedgehog? describes how a little girl and her multicultural family take care of their pet. Inspired by the special bond between the author''s daughter Victoria and Odin, the story introduces the basics of hedgehog care-housing, diet, health, handling, and bonding. By following a day in their household caring for Odin and how the family occasionally enjoys decorating Odin''s enclosure for special occasions, so he can be part of festivities, Who Has A Pet Hedgehog? provides children insight into what it is like having a hedgehog as a pet before getting one, or simply have fun imagining what it is like to have one.  

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Book SynopsisThe 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson. A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders. But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived.  And the people planted dreams and hope,willed themselves to keepliving, living.  And the people learned new wordsfor lovefor friendfor family for joyfor growfor ho

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Book SynopsisFans of the Netflix reboot of The Babysitters Club will delight as four new sisters band together in the heart of New York City. Discover this jubilant novel about the difficulties of change, the loyalty of sisters, and the love of family from a prolific award-winning author.An Operation Sisterhood stage adaptation is coming soon to the John F. Kennedy Performance Art Center![A] jubilant middle grade novel. -The New York TimesBo and her mom always had their own rhythm. But ever since they moved to Harlem, Bo’s world has fallen out of sync. She and Mum are now living with Mum’s boyfriend Bill, his daughter Sunday, the twins, Lili and Lee, the twins' parents…along with a dog, two cats, a bearded dragon, a turtle, and chickens. All in one brownstone! With so many people squished together, Bo isn’t so sure there is room for her. Set against the bursting energy of a New York City summer, award-winning author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich delivers a joyful novel about a new family that hits all the right notes!“This ode to Black girlhood and the communities that serve them offers humor, tenderness, and charm.” –Renée Watson, New York Times bestselling author “A beautiful, rich, and deeply comforting story about family and the powerful choice to live with joy, Operation Sisterhood is a book to savor.” –Rebecca Stead, New York Times bestselling author“Operation Sisterhoodbubbles over with humor, heart, and big-blended-family enthusiasm --a joyful love letter to Black girls, New YorkCity, and the transformative power of sisterhood.” –Kate Messner, author of Chirpand Breakout

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