Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Prejudice and intolerance
Little, Brown & Company Troublemaker
Book SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller! An Indiebound bestseller! An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book!Troublemaker follows the events of the LA Riots through the eyes of 12-year-old Jordan as he navigates school and family. This book will highlight the unique Korean American perspective. 12-year-old Jordan feels like he can't live up to the example his older sister set, or his parent's expectations. When he returns home from school one day hoping to hide his suspension, Los Angeles has reached a turning point. In the wake of the acquittal of the police officers filmed beating Rodney King, as well as the shooting of a young black teen, Latasha Harlins by a Korean store owner, the country is at the precipice of confronting its racist past and present. As tensions escalate, Jordan's father leaves to check on the family store, spurring Jordan and his friends to embark on a dangerous journey to come to his aide, and come to terms with the racism within and affecting their community.
£13.29
Hachette Children's Group Civil Rights Stories Womens Rights and Suffrage
Book SynopsisThis book explains civil rights and the the history of the fight for equal rights for women in an accessible way for younger readers.Included is a foreword by Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, who is a prominent lawyer, political and women''s rights activist and author of This Is Why I Resist.A chronological selection of key civil rights moments and movements in the struggle for women''s rights is explained in a child-friendly way. This book examines some of the history of why women have universally been denied the same rights as men. It looks at topics, such as suffrage movements in various countries around the world, how women are denied rights to work and education, violence against women, and women in sport. It explores how women have fought to be able to live their lives freely and that this fight is still ongoing. It also acknowledges the racial inequality in voting rights and how Black, indigenous and women of colour throughout the world have had aTable of Contents 1: What are women's rights and suffrage? 1: Women's rights in ancient times 1: Spreading the message 1: Votes for women 1: International Women's Day 1: Women in wartime 1: Women fight back 1: The status of women 1: Violence against women 1: Women in sport 1: Education for girls 1: Women's rights at work 1: Women's rights today 1: Woman's suffrage timeline 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index
£15.61
V&R unipress GmbH Religionsbezogene Vor- und Einstellungen als
Book SynopsisDie europäische Gesellschaft ist religiös plural, weshalb interreligiösem Lernen eine immer größere Bedeutung zukommt. Selten wird dabei beachtet, dass die daran teilnehmenden Schüler*innen mit Vorstellungen und Einstellungen, möglicherweise sogar verfestigten Vorurteilen zu anderen Religionen an einem solchen Unterricht teilnehmen. Diese Lernvoraussetzung hat jedoch Auswirkungen auf das Lernen über- und voneinander, weshalb sie nicht ignoriert werden kann. In dieser Studie erforscht Agnes Gmoser daher, wie Schüler*innen über Angehörige anderer Religionen denken und ob gesellschaftlich verbreitete Vorbehalte bereits in jungen Jahren festzustellen sind. Davon ausgehend entwickelt sie Handlungsoptionen, wie in (inter-)religiösen Bildungsprozessen darauf eingegangen werden kann, um damit zu einem Abbau von Vorurteilen beitragen zu können. European society is religiously plural, which is why interfaith learning is becoming increasingly important. It is seldom taken into account that the students participating in such lessons have ideas and attitudes, possibly even entrenched prejudices about other religions. However, this learning condition has implications for learning about and from each other, so it cannot be ignored. This study therefore explores how students think about members of other religions and whether socially widespread reservations are already evident at a young age. Based on this, options for action will be developed as to how this can be addressed in (inter)religious educational processes in order to contribute to a reduction of prejudices.
£43.49
WW Norton & Co What a Lucky Day
Book SynopsisThis lovely, accomplished and wryly humorous debut picture book reminds readers not to believe everything they hear.
£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Dont Be a Schwoe
Book SynopsisThe Schwoe''s of the distant land of PAR-ZEE-NO come in different shapes and sizes, but all of them have purple fur. One day a Schwoe is born with ruby red fur. This baby''s parents love their little red Schwoe but those outside the family are not so sure. Children today need to learn to embrace the differences in others in order to be well adjusted and happy in society today. This charming book takes on the tricky topic of accepting and even embracing differences in a humorous but effective way through this simple but engaging story told in rhyme. By the end of the final rhyme Don''t Be a Schwoe will become a catch phrase for acceptance. It''s easy. It''s fun. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Two Long Ears
Book SynopsisTrade Review"If everything's got a moral, the one we find in __Two Long Ears__ is that variety is beautiful. Each page presents new colors and shapes hugging one another in unique combinations... It holds the attention of my three-month-old through two readings.... Covers basic concepts in a fresh way while introducing symbolism and self expression." —Angela Galbreath, parent, Greenville, South Carolina
£9.49
Roaring Brook Press We Deserve Monuments
Book SynopsisAn absolute must read. BuzzfeedA gripping portrayal of the South''s inherent racism and a love story for queer Black girls. Teen VogueFamily secrets, a swoon-worthy romance, and a slow-burn mystery collide in We Deserve Monuments, the award-winning debut novel from Jas Hammonds exploring the ways racial violence can ripple down through generations. What's more important: Knowing the truth or keeping the peace?Seventeen-year-old Avery Anderson is convinced her senior year is ruined when she''s uprooted from her life in DC and forced into the hostile home of her terminally ill grandmother, Mama Letty. The tension between Avery's mom and Mama Letty makes for a frosty arrival and unearths past drama they refuse to talk about. Every time Avery tries to look deeper, she's turned away, leaving her desperate to learn the secrets that split her family in two.While tempers f
£14.24
Levine Querido Red and Green and Blue and White
Book SynopsisOn a block dressed up in Red and Green one house shone Blue and White. It's a holiday season that both Isaac, whose family is Jewish, and Teresa, whose family is Christian, have looked forward to for months! They've been counting the days, playing in the snow, making cookies, drawing (Teresa) and writing poems (Isaac). They enjoy all the things they share, as well as the things that make them different. But when Isaac's window is smashed in the middle of the night, it seems like maybe not everyone appreciates "difference." Inspired by a true story, this is a tale of a community that banded together to spread light.
£12.99
Astra Publishing House Equal
Book SynopsisAs social change sweeps across 1950s America, two boys—one white, one Black—discover the power of friendship and the importance of staying true to yourself It’s the summer of 1959 at the foot of Bakers Mountain in western North Carolina when 13-year-old Jackie Honeycutt first bumps into Thomas Freeman fishing on the riverbank. They hit it off, and Jackie hopes the two of them can be friends. But Jackie is white, and Thomas is Black—and Jackie quickly learns their growing friendship won’t be easy. Affected by the growing civil rights movement, Jackie is intent on being Thomas’s friend and, as a result, experiences racism and prejudice first-hand through bullying at school, family turmoil, and pressure from his community. Can Jackie free both his conscience and his voice—and ultimately do what's right? A touching historical fiction tale about friendship and racial inequality, Equal is the fifth and final title in the popular Bakers Mountain Stories series.Trade ReviewBank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year★ "The 1950s...setting allows for the introduction of such topics as soldiers home from World War II and the Korean War coping with PTSD while working and raising families, the Cold War and fears of Russia attacking the U.S., and the resistance to the integration movement. This title can serve to help students understand these aspects of this period in U.S. history, as well as give some additional context to the world of their grandparents and great-grandparents. Given the recent conversations surrounding equality and the BLM demonstrations, this title could also serve to open the door to highly relevant class discussions on bullying, racism, and prejudice." —School Library Connection, starred review"In 1959, a North Carolina teen is caught up in the social changes of the times. This depiction of racial struggles as seen through the lens of the White community has a dense narrative that is well crafted but takes a gentle tone about a time that is anything but gentle. The author’s note provides information about actual events, including the racial terminology used at the time. A look back at a complex era that continues to resonate in today’s world." —Kirkus Reviews "Set in western North Carolina in 1959, the fifth book in the 'Bakers Mountain' series explores racial inequality... (a) comprehensive and engaging choice for historical fiction collections." —School Library Journal
£15.29
Sourcebooks, Inc Burn Down, Rise Up
Book SynopsisMysterious disappearances. An urban legend rumored to be responsible. And one group of friends determined to save their city at any cost. Stranger Things meets Jordan Peele in this utterly original debut from an incredible new voice.For over a year, the Bronx has been plagued by sudden disappearances that no one can explain. Sixteen-year-old Raquel does her best to ignore it. After all, the police only look for the white kids. But when her crush Charlize's cousin goes missing, Raquel starts to pay attention-especially when her own mom comes down with a mysterious illness that seems linked to the disappearances. Raquel and Charlize team up to investigate, but they soon discover that everything is tied to a terrifying urban legend called the Echo Game. The game is rumored to trap people in a sinister world underneath the city, and the rules are based on a particularly dark chapter in New York's past. And if the friends want to save their home and everyone they love, they will have to play the game and destroy the evil at its heart-or die trying.
£999.99
Sourcebooks, Inc We Don't Swim Here
Book SynopsisShe is the reason no one goes in the water. And she will make them pay. A chilling new novel for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson, Lamar Giles, and Ryan Douglass.Praise for Vincent Tirado's Burn Down, Rise Up:"A queer, heart-pounding thrill ride. Fans of Attack the Block and Vampires vs. the Bronx: prepare for your newest obsession." - Ryan Douglass, New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston"A creepy, mysterious rollercoaster of a novel that had me hooked from the explosive start. Tirado packs both action and heart into this timely story." - Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of the Girls of Paper and Fire trilogy"A breathtaking, read-it-in-one-sitting thrill of a novel." - Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends"Readers will be on the edge of their seats and will have the chance to explore societal issues in a new way to answer the question "What are monsters?" when reading this book" - School Library Journal, STARRED review"A speculative novel that blends elements of horror with a history of gentrification and systemic racism..." - Publishers Weekly"A deadly game meets social commentary in an ode to the Bronx." - Kirkus"A sense of dread and... plenty of vivid action sequences to keep readers engaged. " - Youth Services Book Review"Clever, tying into ripped-from-the-headlines police violence in the present-day world..." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksBronwyn is only supposed to be in rural Hillwoods for a year. Her grandmother is in hospice, and her father needs to get her affairs in order. And they're all meant to make some final memories together.Except Bronwyn is miserable. Her grandmother is dying, everyone is standoffish, and she can't even go swimming. All she hears are warnings about going in the water, despite a gorgeous lake. And a pool at the abandoned rec center. And another in the high school basement.Anais tries her hardest to protect Bronwyn from the shadows of Hillwoods. She follows her own rituals to avoid any unnecessary attention-and if she can just get Bronwyn to stop asking questions, she can protect her too. The less Bronwyn pays attention to Hillwoods, the less Hillwoods will pay attention to Bronwyn. She doesn't get that the lore is, well, truth. History. Pain. The living aren't the only ones who seek retribution when they're wronged. But when Bronwyn does more exploring than she should, they are both in for danger they couldn't expect.
£12.57
