Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Multicultural
HarperCollins Publishers Stitched Up
Book SynopsisThe horrific real-life cost of fast fashion is exposed in this gripping tale of survival from bestselling author Steve Cole. The horrific real-life cost of fast fashion is exposed in this gripping tale of survival from bestselling author Steve Cole. When twelve-year-old Hanh is offered a job as a shop assistant in Hanoi, she sees it as a chance to earn money to send back to her family living in poverty in rural Vietnam. But on her arrival in the city, she soon learns that the job offer was a lie and finds herself working in virtual slavery in an illegal garment factory. Life in this sweatshop is a daily hell of long hours, little rest, poor food and regular violence. Hanh is desperate to escape, but when an opportunity arises will she be able to find the courage to take a dangerous chance?Trade Review"Another brilliant written, hard-hitting accessible text … serves as a reminder that behind every piece of cheap clothing is a story of a life lived in fear, despair and struggle. A thought-provoking and timely read for young people." – Little Library on The Green, blog
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome
Book SynopsisAmy Wu does her best to make her new classmate feel welcome in this warmhearted and playfully illustrated follow-up picture book to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon.Amy’s class has a new student from China! Amy tries hard to make Lin feel included, but she can’t draw him out of his shell. Then she sees Lin chattering happily in Chinese with his family. The gears in her head start to turn, and a plan blossoms. Step one: invite Lin to her dumpling party… With a little help from her grandma and a shiny new banner, can Amy give Lin the warmest welcome?
£11.69
Little Island Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers & Everyday
Book SynopsisCovering historic and current figures from the worlds of the arts, sport, business, politics and social activism, Black and Irish will also find space to celebrate everyday heroes-lesser known figures making a difference in Irish communities today.Trade Review"One I wish I had on my own bookshelf as a kid." * The Irish Times *"Offers a history of black Irish people in an accessible and engaging style." -- Irish Independent"An informative tribute to Black Irish heroes past and present with hopeful messages for those yet to come." * Kirkus Reviews *"A powerful and important book." -- Sarah Webb, Irish Independent"There are loads of people in here who we might not have heard of and whose stories deserve to be told ... Nicely, nicely done, and lots of little facts in it as well... the reality of being Black and Irish is portrayed in here as well as the brilliant celebratory stories of amazing people." * Elaina Ryan, Children's Books Ireland *"I believe everyone could benefit from reading this." * Paper Lanterns *"It's a lovey looking book." * Claire Byrne, The Claire Byrne Show *"... perfect for someone who's enjoyed the Rebel Girls but has grown out of them ...The art is a huge part of how effective the book is ... It's a great read and it will certainly be high on my list of recommendations this Christmas." * Read and Reviewed *"These short, engaging biographies will enlighten and inspire." * Booklist *"I really enjoyed reading the life stories of those featured. The profiles reflect a changing Ireland and that the Black & Irish community have positively contributed to the sporting, artistic and cultural fabric of Irish life. The challenges facing any minority are evident and the aspiration of being part of, is well described." * Goodreads Reviewer *"I ate this up ... This is perfect for young readers 12+ and teens as it highlights many different areas: activism, hair care, science, influencing, education, media and sports. Plus, the tiny colourful information /index areas are beneficial so you can stay connected to the text without having to google words that may be unknown." * ***** NetGalley Reader Review *
£10.79
Andersen Press Ltd Maddy Yip's Guide to Parties
Book SynopsisWhen Maddy learns her grandad Agung is turning 80, she offers to plan the party with her best friend Dev. There's tonnes to do - like sorting the guest list, entertainment and birthday cake, but Maddy's brothers are no help and things quickly get out of hand. Then Maddy has the best idea of all: getting Agung onto his favourite TV show, Strictly Ballroom Prancing. Will the party be a night to remember, or a recipe for disaster?Trade Review"More family fun and adventure with the irrepressible Maddy Yip... As ever, it’s all very funny, the comic-style illustrations providing as many laughs as the text, but still manages to offer a warm, honest depiction of family life." * LoveReading4Kids *
£7.59
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name: CBCA Award
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Award for New IllustratorThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name is a warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality, and shows how no-one should ever have to shrink themselves down to fit in. When Zimdalamishkermishkada starts a new school, he knows he’s got to do something about his long name. When no amount of shrinking, folding or crumpling works, he simply settles for Zim – but deep down, it doesn’t feel right. It’s not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamishkermishkada finds the confidence to step boldly into his long name. For ages 3 and up. Trade Review'With gentle compassion and tender wisdom, this Australian import portrays the challenges and joys of starting over in a new setting, juxtaposing fraught school days with the cozy warmth of evenings at home. Pereira’s block print style digital artwork brings Zimdalamashkermishkada’s name to vibrant life in bright orange against the muted pink, green, and brown palette as it sprawls across the pages trailing after him, strikes his desk as a lightning bolt, and unfolds into an endless paper accordion that won’t stay neatly contained. When he begins to teach Elly his name, the unruly shapes begin to take the form of a bird, adding more detail with each syllable until it soars gloriously across a two-page spread in joyous, fiery tones when Elly says the whole thing. This sensitive book will make an excellent lead-in to age-appropriate discussions about difference and belonging.' – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers Needle
Book SynopsisAward-winning author Patrice Lawrence explores the harsh reality of the criminal justice system for young people in this riveting teen drama. A powerful and heart-rending exploration of a teenager’s journey through grief, rage and getting caught in the criminal justice system from award-winning author Patrice Lawrence. Charlene is a demon knitter. It’s the only thing she enjoys and the only thing she believes she’s really good at. So when her foster mum’s son destroys her latest creation, Charlene loses it and stabs him in the hand with her knitting needle. It damages a nerve and she gets sucked into the criminal justice system for assault. Charlene's not sorry and she’s never apologised to anyone in her life. But people keep telling her that if she says sorry, they’ll go easier on her. Can she bring herself to say it and not mean it when her freedom’s at stake?Trade Review"A profoundly poignant YA story of an angry, hurt young teenager enmeshed in an inimical system, by an award-winning author" – The Guardian "A brilliantly accomplished, heart-tripping, contemporary novella which will let the young people in your life know they have been heard" – Letterbox Library "A complete page-turner that had me holding back the tears and wanting to dive into the book and make Charlene’s world better. A brilliantly told-heart aching insight into the care system, broken homes, family and knitting!" – Joseph Coelho, author "Gripping, important and powerful. Made me weep with both anger and hope” – Sophie Anderson, author "A true window into the life of another, Needle is a must-read … Patrice Lawrence's writing hits readers like a shock wave" – Just Imagine
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Dutton Books for Young Readers The Girl I Am Was and Never Will Be
Book SynopsisPart memoir, part speculative fiction, The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be explores the often-surreal experience of growing up as a mixed-Black transracial adoptee.Trade ReviewA Booklist 2023 Editor's ChoiceA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year★ "An ambitiously authentic adoption story where fiction does the work of truth, and archives, correspondence, and health records provide the roots of fantasy."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "A fantastical, transcendent memory collage that shirks convention in search of what is real and true about familial bonds."—PW, starred review★ "Readers will praise the raw honesty and insight in this lovingly crafted memoir."—Booklist, starred review"An authentic journey for adoptees who are not allowed to feel sad but thrust into a stance of gratitude for a life they were given and for all readers who, after a loss, are reconstructing their identities."—SLJ"This deeply felt and unusually creative book is recommended for readers aged fourteen to adult, and will be an especially important resource for people of all ages with a connection to transracial adoption. The final section of the book, a group text thread including the author and other writers with this background, resonates with the solace of shared experience."—Minneapolis Star Tribune"Gibney captures such interior and intimate adoptee feelings. It's so rare to see it evoked on the page. Breathtakingly beautiful."—Kimberly McKee, PhD, author of Disrupting Kinship: Transnational Politics of Korean Adoption in the United States
£14.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Rosie Raja: Mission to Cairo
Book SynopsisBook Band: Dark Red (ideal for ages 10+) 'A vivid and gripping, superbly told historical adventure' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs and The Girl Who Speaks Bear on Rosie Raja: Churchill's Spy It is the autumn of 1941, and Rosie Raja is back for another action-packed and electrifying adventure. After successfully helping her spy father complete his mission in France, Rosie has gained quite a reputation for herself and is determined to continue her secret agent escapades. This time around, Rosie finds herself undercover in the magnificent and scorching city of Cairo, officially to make sure Egypt's amazing historical artefacts are kept safe from the Nazis... but really to root out a traitor in the British ranks. With the stakes higher than they've ever been, can Rosie and her father keep each other safe? A thrilling and empowering coming-of-age WWII adventure set in the dazzling city of Cairo which follows an engaging, determined, Muslim heroine called Rosina Raja. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Emma Carroll, and those looking for diverse historical fiction.Trade ReviewIt’s a thrilling, action-packed, information-filled, double-triple-crossing, rip-roaring adventure! * Dan Smith, author of My Brother's Secret and Nisha's War *It’s an exotic adventure! With diverse representation, Sufiya’s books are SO important as they put a spotlight on the contribution that other communities made to the war effort. Another must for all school libraries! You’ll love Rosie! * A.M. Dassu, author of Boy, Everywhere *Children in Key Stage 2 will be captivated by this WWII story because it gives a perspective from a different part of the Empire and also highlights how war can divide opinions. This book would be a fantastic aid for history topics linked to WWII or even PSHE and RE. * ReadingZone *Excitement, mystery and adventure in WW2 Cairo written by the brilliant Sufiya Ahmed and beautifully illustrated by Hazem Asif. * Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home and The Impossible Island *What a triumph! The "whodunnit" kept me guessing throughout. Love the mix of cultures amidst WWII. Important points raised about artefacts and British appropriation but in child-friendly way. * Vicky Fenton, Headteacher *PRAISE FOR ROSIE RAJA: CHURCHILL'S SPY Gripping, such a brilliant, fresh addition to the shelf. * Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse *PRAISE FOR ROSIE RAJA: CHURCHIILL'S SPY Perfect for fans of war-time historical fiction. I loved Rosie’s story. * Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird *PRAISE FOR ROSIE RAJA: CHURCHILL'S SPY A vivid and gripping, superbly told historical adventure. * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs and The Girl Who Speaks Bear *
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HarperCollins Publishers Taro and the Stag Beetle
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.
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HarperCollins Publishers Down my Street
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Brook is convinced there''s nothing interesting about the street he lives on, but a project for school means he has to delve deeper! Follow Brook as he discovers the stories of the people living on his street and gains a better understanding and appreciation of Green street. There''s so much more to this street than you might imagine!
£9.02
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Love in English
Book SynopsisA fresh, joyful YA novel that is layered with themes of immigration, cultural identity, and finding your voice in any language.Trade Review“Andreu creates a realistic portrait of the obstacles facing English language learners in the United States. Her characters are nuanced and their interactions endearing. Teenagers and adults alike will gain necessary perspective from reading this accessible story about a topic that affects millions. VERDICT An engaging novel about language, culture, and empathy. Highly recommended for all libraries.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “The teen love triangle at the center of this warm and humorous novel by Andreu is threaded with experiences that accompany acclimation to a new school and country. But as a budding poet (her journals punctuate the chapters), Ana’s real love affair is with language itself. Andreu captures Ana’s cultural and linguistic roller coaster with eloquence and precision, as Ana wonders “if learning one language doesn’t sometimes mean forgetting a little bit of another,” a process described as bittersweetly as coming-of-age itself.” — Publishers Weekly “The novel, focusing on Ana’s experience as a documented immigrant, effectively explores the character’s struggle to navigate unlike cultures and languages while she learns to communicate in English, discovers different facets of herself, falls a bit in love, and ultimately finds her footing—and her voice—in the U.S. A wholesome immigration story with a healthy dose of romance on the side.” — Kirkus Reviews “Poems that explore the quirks, idioms, and inconsistencies of English blossom throughout the narrative, adding dimension to Ana's character. As she learns to navigate a new language, she's also navigating a new culture, reconciling her new way of life with her old family ways and working toward a compromise with her strict parents. Andreu bases Ana's story on her own experiences as an immigrant teen, and she depicts Ana with authenticity and grace.” — ALA Booklist “An entertaining, even joyful read, presented in Ana’s expressive voice.” — Horn Book Magazine
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Messy Roots A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese
Book Synopsis?Messy Roots is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, and deeply engaging story of their journey to find themself--as an American, as the daughter of Chinese immigrants, as a queer person, and as a Wuhanese American in the middle of a pandemic.??Malaka Gharib, author of I Was Their American DreamAfter spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas, where her hometown is as foreign as Mars?at least until 2020, when COVID-19 makes Wuhan a household name.In Messy Roots, Laura illustrates her coming-of-age as the girl who simply wants to make the basketball team, escape Chinese school, and figure out why girls make her heart flutter.Insightful, original, and hilarious, toggling seamlessly between past and present, China and America, Gao?s debut is a tour de force of graphic storytelling.Trade Review"In this fresh, frank, and tender debut, author-illustrator Gao offers a compellingly layered graphic memoir.... A multidimensional, thoroughly entertaining account of growing into queer Asian American identity." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “In this poignant memoir, Gao conveys her love for her home country and her journey as an immigrant. Her voice is grounded yet humorous; she illustrates a more nuanced Wuhan than the one depicted in current media, while conveying the difficulty of being a part of American society yet never feeling truly at home. A tender story of self-acceptance that lifts the story of Wuhan beyond COVID and shines light on a region with a rich culture and history.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Gao personalizes her experiences with insight and humor. This book delivers a coming-of-age story that tackles themes of immigration, assimilation, racism, sexuality, and self-identity. An affecting and candid depiction of the universal search for one’s place in the world.” — Horn Book (starred review) "The narrative overlays immigrant community dynamics with the intersections of race, ethnicity, and gender in young adults’ identity development while drawing on Chinese cultural icons old and new, such as White Rabbit candies.... A nuanced representation of being Asian and transnational in the contemporary U.S." — Kirkus Reviews "In this beautifully illustrated graphic memoir, debut author/artist Gao does an excellent job of representing the complexity and challenges that came with growing up as young Chinese immigrant... [H]eartfelt and relatable." — Booklist “Messy Roots is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt and deeply engaging story of their journey to find themself--as an American, as the daughter of Chinese immigrants, as a queer person and as a Wuhanese American in the middle of a pandemic. Through hilarious inner dialogue, videogaming references and fun explainers, Gao effortlessly brings readers into their world.” — Malaka Gharib, author of I Was Their American Dream “Messy Roots is funny, intimate, absorbing, and deeply moving. What a gift to have this peek into Laura Gao’s memories, in all their sweetness and complexity.” — Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Kate in Waiting "Finding ourselves can be messy, but Laura Gao tells her story of self-discovery with honest and vulnerable beauty." — Mike Curato, Lambda Award-winning author of Flamer “Messy Roots surprised me in all the best ways. It’s a book that will stay with you for a long time to come.” — Tillie Walden, author of On a Sunbeam "Hilarious, heartfelt, and beautifully illustrated, Messy Roots deserves to join the Chinese American canon right next to Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese." — R.F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War "Messy Roots is about the hardship of identity and the beautiful but messy journey to find it." — Aminder Dhaliwal, author of Cyclopedia Exotica
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Lulu Sinagtala and the City of Noble Warriors
Book SynopsisIn this fast-paced, thrilling middle grade fantasy rooted in Tagalog mythology, a young Filipino girl discovers realms beyond our own full of monsters and gods, a terrible evil who wants her magic, and even a talking duck! The first book in a duology from Gail D. Villanueva (My Fate According to the Butterfly) that’s perfect for fans of Tristan Strong and Aru Shah. Lulu Sinagtala can’t wait for a fun Christmas break. She’s excited to hang out with her sister, Kitty, and best friend, Bart; to reenact her favorite legends from Tagalog folklore (like the amazing tale of Bernardo Carpio); and, of course, to eat as much yummy street-side inihaw as possible!But when a vicious wakwak attacks her neighborhood and kidnaps Mom, Lulu discovers the creatures and deities of Tagalog myth are real and that two additional Realms exist beyond our own. To make it worse, Lulu has supe
£15.99
Tellwell Talent Magic Glasses
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£18.99
Tellwell Talent Cuentos para tí y para mí
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£24.70
Penguin Random House Children's UK Black in Time
Book SynopsisHiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people and I''ll tell you a secret . . . sometimes people we don''t know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about.Let me ask you a question: How many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you heard of these people?Yes? That''s great! But if you haven''t, don''t worry, you''re not alone, which is why I''m so excited to tell you all about them. Because the people in this book should be totally famous given the AMAZING things they''ve done! And we''re not going to stop in the past, I''ll introduce you to people making waves right here and now!From sportspeople to scientists, activists to musicians, politicians to writers, we''re going to meet a whole bunch of AWESOME people who have helped shape the world we live in. So, are ready for you a journey Black in time?? Course you are, let''s go!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK A Ladybird Book Windrush
Book SynopsisThe arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, Essex in 1948 was turned into a significant event by the British media but it is only one small part of a bigger story.Windrush looks at the movement of people after the Second World War in Britain. In an accessible and child-friendly way, the book explores the treatment of Black people, the struggles they faced and those they continue to face as well as celebrating the legacy of the Windrush generation in modern Britain.You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.Other titles available in this series:The Ancient EgyptiansAnimal HabitatsBaby AnimalsBritish Kings and QueensClimate ChangeElectricityThe Human BodyInsects and MinibeastsMountainsPlanet EarthRainforestsRiversThe RomansSea CreaturesThe Solar System<
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Little, Brown & Company Skin Again
Book SynopsisFrom legendary author and critic bell hooks and multi-Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka comes a way to talk about race and identity that will appeal to parents of the youngest readersin board book edition.The skin I''m in is just a covering. It cannot tell my story. If you want to know who I am, you have got to come inside and open your heart way wide.Race matters, but what''s most important is who we are on the inside. Looking beyond skin, going straight to the heart, we find in each other the treasures stored down deep. Learning to cherish those treasures, to be all we imagine ourselves to be, makes us free.This award-winning book celebrates all that makes us unique and different and offers a strong, timely and timeless message of loving yourself and others.Don't miss these other books by bell hooks and Chris Raschka!Be Boy BuzzHappy to Be NappyGrump Groan Growl
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Clarion Books Pasos Firmes
Book SynopsisEn este ultimo libro de su premiada serie de memorias, Francisco Jiménez deja todo atrás en California—una familia cariñosa, una novia devota, y la cultura que lo formó—para asistir a la Universidad de Columbia en Nueva York. Rara, honesta y auténtica de la experiencia de los latinos en los Estados Unidos de América, Pasos firmes ahora esta disponible en Español.In this final book in his award-winning series of memoirs, Francisco Jiménez leaves everything behind in California—his loving family, devoted girlfriend, and the culture that raised him—to attend Columbia University. Singular, honest, and an authentic portrayal of the Latinx experience in the USA, Pasos firmes is now available in Spanish.Llevando consigo recuerdos sobre años de pobreza y prejuicios sufridos, Francisco Jiménez entra en un mundo culturalmente diferente al suyo, uno que le hace cuestionarl
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Clarion Books Pasos Firmes
Book SynopsisEn este ultimo libro de su premiada serie de memorias, Francisco Jiménez deja todo atrás en California—una familia cariñosa, una novia devota, y la cultura que lo formó—para asistir a la Universidad de Columbia en Nueva York. Rara, honesta y auténtica de la experiencia de los latinos en los Estados Unidos de América, Pasos firmes ahora esta disponible en Español.In this final book in his award-winning series of memoirs, Francisco Jiménez leaves everything behind in California—his loving family, devoted girlfriend, and the culture that raised him—to attend Columbia University. Singular, honest, and an authentic portrayal of the Latinx experience in the USA, Pasos firmes is now available in Spanish.Llevando consigo recuerdos sobre años de pobreza y prejuicios sufridos, Francisco Jiménez entra en un mundo culturalmente diferente al suyo, uno que le hace cuestionarl
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Spare Parts Young Readers Edition
Book SynopsisThe young readers’ edition of the New York Times–bestselling FSG adult book and major motion picture—the story of four undocumented Mexican teenagers, one robot, and a wild dream, adapted by bestselling Mexican-American author Reyna Grande.
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Dutton Books for Young Readers The Girl I Am Was and Never Will Be
Book SynopsisPart memoir, part speculative fiction, The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be explores the often surreal experience of growing up as a mixed-Black transracial adoptee.Trade ReviewA Booklist 2023 Editor's ChoiceA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year★ "An ambitiously authentic adoption story where fiction does the work of truth, and archives, correspondence, and health records provide the roots of fantasy."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "A fantastical, transcendent memory collage that shirks convention in search of what is real and true about familial bonds."—PW, starred review★ "Readers will praise the raw honesty and insight in this lovingly crafted memoir."—Booklist, starred review"An authentic journey for adoptees who are not allowed to feel sad but thrust into a stance of gratitude for a life they were given and for all readers who, after a loss, are reconstructing their identities."—SLJ"This deeply felt and unusually creative book is recommended for readers aged fourteen to adult, and will be an especially important resource for people of all ages with a connection to transracial adoption. The final section of the book, a group text thread including the author and other writers with this background, resonates with the solace of shared experience."—Minneapolis Star Tribune"Gibney captures such interior and intimate adoptee feelings. It's so rare to see it evoked on the page. Breathtakingly beautiful."—Kimberly McKee, PhD, author of Disrupting Kinship: Transnational Politics of Korean Adoption in the United States
£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Nana Nenek Nina
Book Synopsis***ALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature honor*** Nina loves visiting her two faraway grandmas—one in Malaysia and one in England. Spot the similarities and differences between their homes in this cozy and beautifully illustrated picture book!Nina lives in San Francisco with her parents, and she loves visiting her two grandmas across the world. Follow Nina as her two trips unfold side by side: Young readers will love poring over the details of what is the same and what is different at Nana’s home in England and at Nenek’s home in Malaysia. In each place, Nina wears different clothes, plays different games, and eats different food. But so much about visiting Nana and Nenek is the same, from warm hugs at the airport to beach days and bedtime snuggles. Nina is equally at home across the world in Malaysia or England, and both of her grandmas love her to California and back.(Cover may vary.)***Three starred reviews!***Trade ReviewAPALA Honor Publishers Weekly Flying Start Shelf Awareness Best Children's & YA BooksBank Street Best Children's Books of the YearNCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book ★ “This graceful, meticulously detailed picture book is a loving ode to two cultures . . . Young readers will want to circle back to pore over the precise renderings of each place’s characteristics and to relive the day with Nana, Nenek, and Nina.”—BCCB, starred review ★ “[Ferneyhough’s] beloved memories clearly inspire her whimsical, heartwarming debut, painted on tea-strained paper with gorgeous watercolors, all dazzlingly enhanced by her ingenious presentation.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review ★ “Simultaneous portrayals cleverly elevate Ferneyhough’s picture book debut . . . Balancing images, patterns, and hues, these juxtapositions convey the ease with which Nina lives in three cultures—and the affection she receives in each—in a book that conveys differences and similarities bound together by love, and offers a joyful narrative of multicultural childhood.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Though life with each of her grandmothers is different, ultimately Nina finds love with both of them in this gentle tale. The illustrations are studded with homey details, and the warm tones add to the welcoming and cozy atmosphere. A lovely story, grounded in visual details, about how identity can be uncomplicated.”—Kirkus Reviews “This engaging book will widen the world for young listeners and their families.”—School Library Journal “In whichever setting she finds herself, Nina feels secure in her family’s love and secure in her own identity as a contemporary bicultural child.”—The Horn Book
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Nancy Paulsen Books Free Radicals
Book SynopsisAfghan-American Mafi’s sophomore year gets a whole lot more complicated when she accidentally exposes family secrets, putting her family back in Afghanistan in danger in this smartly written YA debut.Sixteen-year-old Mafi Shahin is well-aware that life is not always fair. If it was fair, her parents might allow her to hang out with a member of the male species, other than her cat Mr. Meowgi. If it was fair, her crush and basketball hottie Jalen Thomas might see her as more than just her brother''s kid sister. And if it was fair, her baba’s brother and wife would be able to leave Afghanistan and come to America.Life might not be fair—but she can make it a bit more even. Working as the Ghost of Santa Margarita High, Mafi serves dollops of justice on her classmates’ behalf as the school’s secret avenger. They leave a note declaring the crime and Mafi ensures the offender receives an anonymous karmic-sized dose of payback. Keeping her idTrade ReviewPraise for Free Radicals: ★ “Riesen’s debut is a rich, multifaceted story that . . . interweaves racism and discrimination, immigration and injustice, sexism and double standards, family expectations and intergenerational trauma, and more, all written to great effect and with a broadly diverse supporting cast. A smart, powerful, poignant tale of identity, freedom, and family.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ ““By deploying a healthy dose of sharp humor across a pacey plot that’s populated by an intersectionally diverse cast, Riesen crafts an emphatic and empathetic debut that doesn’t shy away from exploring grave themes such as imperialism, intergenerational trauma, war, and xenophobia.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“Free Radicals is a deeply moving and keenly drawn story of courage, resilience and familial love, filled with tenderness, heart, romance, and hilarity. Lila Riesen is a talent to watch.”—Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent King“Sharp, funny, and written with fierce love. This book is a hand over the heart and a nod to hope for the future of Afghanistan. It is impossible not to fall in love with Mafi, Raf, and Jalen. I laughed with and ached for these characters. Riesen’s story is a heartfelt song for Afghanistan.”—Julia Walton, author of Words on Bathroom Walls“In this modern tale of a young Afghan American girl coming to terms with her identity. . . Riesen raises awareness of issues many young adults experience, such as family drama, xenophobia, racism, prejudice, and trolling. Teens will relate to the protagonist’s struggles to build trust and be honest with others, all the while carrying trauma.” —Booklist“Whip-smart, heart-rending and often hilarious . . . this compelling debut novel by Lila Riesen, calling upon her own experience as a biracial Afghan-American teenager. . . offers an unforgettable coming-of-age tale in this poignant novel of a family trying to start anew in the U.S. and caught up in the tragic fallout of the turmoil in Afghanistan.” —The Buffalo News
£16.99
Random House USA Inc Were Different Were the Same A Keepsake Activity
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Random House USA Inc Spanish Is My Superpower Sesame Street
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Random House USA Inc I Love My Hair Sesame Street
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Random House USA Inc El español es mi superpoder Sesame Street Spanish
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Scholastic Silence is Not An Option Find Your Voice and Be
Book SynopsisSilence is NOT an option use your voice for change.This book will empower you to navigate your worldandhelp to create a more positive society.
£8.54
Quarto Publishing PLC One Moment in Time
Book SynopsisIt’s 7 o’clock in the morning in Mexico, and Javier is eating his breakfast. He’s having corn tortillas with beans and a glass of orange juice.And at exactly the same time……it’s 8 o’clock in the morning in New York City. Kayla is getting her schoolbag ready. A yellow school bus will take her to the school gates. One Moment in Time is a lyrical celebration of diversity with a heartfelt message of unity. Featuring eleven different children, this book takes readers on a colourful, eye-opening journey around the globe in a single day, showing what children in different countries are each doing at the same point in time. From travel writer Ben Lerwill, and with beautiful illustrations from Alette Straathof this non-fiction picture book introduces children to different cultures around the world.
£15.05
Quarto Publishing PLC We Are the United States
Book SynopsisThis vibrantly illustrated compendium explores the beautiful diversity of the people who live, work, and love across the USA in this joyful follow-up to The 50 States.Across 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, covering every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming, We Are The United States celebrates the glorious rainbow of different heritages, religions, hobbies, vocations, and cultures that populate this great country.Say “ha''u” to the Hopi people in Arizona, and “xin chào” to Vietnamese Americans living in Orange County, California. Meet veterans in South Carolina, alligator farmers in Louisiana, and astronauts in Texas. Play with gamers at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles, party with drag queens in Atlanta, and ride with mountain bikers in Moab.Alongside an illustrated map, each state’s spread features a “Hall of Fame” highlighting important people from the state’s history
£19.00
Quarto Publishing PLC Ramadan and Eid alFitr
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£11.84
Hachette Australia I am Lupe
Book SynopsisMy name is Lupe and there is no one quite like me.My skin is brown. My hair is dark and curly. I look different from the other kids at school. What am I?Lupe is a daughter. She is a big sister. She is a friend. She is smart. She is fearless. She is funny. She is beautiful. She is enough.A warm-hearted story that inspires big and little readers to embrace the things that make them who they are.
£13.49
DK Black History Month Elementary Pack
Book SynopsisAn inspiring collection of DK books focused on Black history, perfect for the elementary school classroomCelebrate Black achievements and discoveries, and remember the obstacles these trailblazers faced as they created lasting change and paved the way for future generations. This pack, specially-curated for teachers and students, includes:- Timelines from Black History, an accessible compendium of information featuring more than 30 timelines on the people and the issues that have shaped Black history from prehistory to present day, including Early African Kingdoms and the Civil Rights Movement- DK Life Stories: Katherine Johnson, a biography of the famed NASA mathematician and subject of the award-winning 2016 film Hidden Figures- DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr, a biography of the civil rights activist who practiced non-violent protest and inspired others with his moving speeches- DK Life Stories: Nel
£37.36
DK A Kids Book About Belonging
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£16.99
Rebel Girls Inc Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls 2
Book Synopsis100 new bedtime stories, each inspired by the life and adventures of extraordinary women from Nefertiti to Beyonce. The unique narrative style of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls transforms each biography in a fairy-tale, filling the readers with wonder and with a burning curiosity to know more about each hero.Trade Review'Absolutely beautiful. Get one for yourself and one to inspire a woman in your life' Stylist; 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is a revolution at bedtime. Esther Walker thought she had parenting down until she read the hit book to her daughter. It has changed their lives' The Sunday Times; 'Beautiful production makes this a book to keep, treasure and read again, and the end pages are a call to arms: space for readers to write their own story and draw their own portrait. Essential reading for girls and indeed boys; children who read this at bedtime are guaranteed some big and inspirational dreams' The Guardian; 'This amazing book shows girls they can be anything they want' Melinda Gates; 'The best bedtime book you will ever read.' Caroline Siegrist, Cool Mom Picks; 'I bought this book for my 7 year old daughter. She is obsessed. She sleeps with it. She takes it to the car. She takes it to school, where her and her friends pretend they are the women from the book. We read it together at night and the girls read it at school. Thank you!' Natasha Wright
£23.75
Roaring Brook Press What Are You
Book SynopsisFrom Christian Trimmer and award-winning illustrator Mike Curato comes What Are You?, a brilliant, new early reader picture book brimming with warmth and playfulness that explores questions of race and identity.
£14.24
Scholastic US Sweet Sweet Baby BB
Book SynopsisThis beautiful book by award-winning author and illustrator JavakaSteptoe celebrates the joy, hope and pride that a new baby brings. In this eight-page chunky board book, bright and bold illustrationscelebrate newborns with words of encouragement and love, parentsand guardians can tell their baby just how loved they arewith this book.
£9.09
Hodder Education A new focus on...Black Lives in Britain
Book SynopsisMeet the people, visit the places and hear the stories that do justice to Black British history.This is the first school textbook of this century that focuses solely on the history of Black people in Britain - and approaches that history with the rigour, relevance and extensive research that it deserves.> Diversify your KS3 curriculum. Designed to be used flexibly, the book contains enquiries that can be slotted easily into your schemes of work. Structured into three key periods, with a mix of depth, site and thematic enquiries, it provides numerous opportunities for you to incorporate Black British history at KS3.> Focus on real people. Depth enquiries examine individual Black lives within different periods from 1500 to present, using historical concepts such as causation and significance to explore their stories. Unique sources bring the individuals to life and also highlight the complexity of relations between Black and White people inTrade ReviewThis book is terrific. Whitburn and Mohamud are widely known in the field as the pre-eminent educationalists working on teaching Black British history in UK secondary schools, and this work represents the culmination of their decades of combined experience and expertise. I was struck by the breadth of the coverage, the clean, accessible style of the prose, and the sensitivity with which some very challenging material has been handled. This textbook will no doubt be a useful resource for a new generation of students and teachers who are increasingly interested in the central role played by Black people to Britain's national and globally-connected history. In short, this is an empowering and, in my view, powerfully anti-racist resource, which will be taken seriously by educators and will benefit students of all backgrounds. -- Dr Ryan Hanley, University of Exeter
£19.64
REYCRAFT BOOKS Voices of the People
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£16.16
Little Bee Books Inc. Brilliant Baby Explores Science
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£8.54
Little Bee Books Inc. Brilliant Baby Fights Germs
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£8.54
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Black Swans
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£12.99
Graphic Arts Books Where Thuong Keeps Love
Book SynopsisInspired by the subtle yet unique differences in the notion of love between American and Vietnamese cultures, Where Thuong Keeps Love is a beautiful exploration of the nonverbal ways love is held and stored in every part of the body."This exploration of expressing familial devotion provides opportunities for social-emotional learning by connecting actions, both physical and emotional, with love. . . A sweet and charming tale that validates different ways of expressing love."—Kirkus Reviews, one of the 150 Most Anticipated Fall BooksLet's Talk Picture Books Crush of the Week!Featured in Children's Book Council's Summer 2022 Showcase: Love Makes the World Go Round"Have you ever thought about where your love for others lives? In this lovely picture book, a young Vietnamese girl asks her friends where they keep their love for their parents. After hearing (and agreeing!) with most of their answers, she realizes her love for them is all throughout her body—not just one part. A glossary and an author's note introduce some differences between American and Vietnamese culture, and a glossary helps readers of all ages pronounce names correctly. A loving gem all about love."—Belmont Books, bookseller recommendationWhere do you feel and keep love for your parents? In your head, where you think kind thoughts? In your mouth, where you say special words? Or in your heart, where you feel good emotions?Inspired by the subtle yet unique cultural differences in how love is expressed, Where Thuong Keeps Love explores all the nonverbal ways love and affection are connected and held in every part of the body—from the top of the head all the way down to the tips of the toes.
£12.34
Kids Can Press See Where We Come From!: A First Book of Family
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£16.14
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. Boxer and Brandon (Afrikaans Children's Book)
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£15.08
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables (Thai Book
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£12.99
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. I Love My Dad (Bengali Book for Kids)
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£19.94
