Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
Wednesday Books Together We Burn
Book SynopsisIsabel Ibañez''s Together We Burn is a lush, enchanting standalone fantasy inspired by medieval Spain, filled with romance, adventure and just the right amount of danger.An ancient city plagued by dragonsEighteen-year-old Zarela Zalvidar is a talented flamenco dancer and daughter of the most famous Dragonador in Hispalia. People come for miles to see him fight in their arena, which will one day be hers. But disaster strikes during one celebratory show, and in the carnage, Zarela's life changes in an instant.A flamenco dancer who must become a dragon hunter to save her family legacyWith the Dragon Guild trying to wrest control of her inheritance from her, Zarela has no choice but to train to become a Dragonador. But when the most talented dragon hunter left in the land -- the infuriatingly handsome Arturo Díaz de Montserrat -- withholds his help, Zarela cannot take no for an answer. Without him, her world will burn.
£17.09
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
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Feiwel & Friends The Sun Does Shine
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St Martin's Press The Ambassador of Nowhere Texas
Book SynopsisKimberly Willis Holt''s The Ambassador of Nowhere, Texas is a stunning post-9/11 companion to the National Book Award-winner When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.Decades after the Vietnam War and Toby's life-changing summer with Zachary Beaver, Toby's daughter Rylee is at a crossroadsher best friend Twig has started pushing her away just as Joe, a new kid from New York, settles into their small town of Antler. Rylee befriends Joe and learns that Joe's father was a first responder on 9/11. The two unlikely friends soon embark on a project to find Zachary Beaver and hopefully reconnect him with Rylee''s father almost thirty years later.This beautiful middle grade novel is a tribute to friendshipsold and newand explores the challenges of rebuilding what may seem lost or destroyed.Christy Ottaviano Books
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Palgrave USA Twice as Perfect
Book SynopsisA Young Adult novel by Louisa Onomé, Twice As Perfect follows a Nigerian Canadian girl dealing with an estranged older brother, helping her cousin plan a big Nigerian wedding, and pressure from her parents about her future.She thinks the only things worth doing are those that will lead to success.For seventeen-year-old Adanna Nkwachi, life is all about duty: to school and the debate team, to her Nigerian parents, and even to her cousin Genny as Adanna helps prepare Genny's wedding to Afrobeats superstar Skeleboy. Because ever since her older brother, Sam, had a fight with their parents a few years ago and disappeared, somebody had to fill the void he left behind. Adanna may never understand what caused Sam to leave home, but the one thing she knows is that it's on her to make sure her parents' sacrifices aren't in vain.One day, chance brings the siblings together again and they start working to repair th
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St Martin's Press Mermaids Never Drown
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Wednesday Books Jasmine Zumideh Needs a Win
Book SynopsisMost Anticipated YA by Buzzfeed, BookRiot, Epic Reads, Publishers Weekly, and more! A fresh spin on the cult-classic Election meets Darius the Great Is Not Okay in Jasmine Zumideh Needs a Win when an international incident crashes into a high school election, and Jasmine is caught between doing the right thing and chasing her dream.It's 1979, and Jasmine Zumideh is ready to get the heck out of her stale, Southern California suburb and into her dream school, NYU, where she'll major in journalism and cover New York City's exploding music scene.There's just one teeny problem: Due to a deadline snafu, she maaaaaaybe said she was Senior Class President-Elect on her applicationbefore the election takes place. But honestly, she's running against Gerald Thomas, a rigid rule-follower whose platform includes reinstating a dress codethere's no way she can lose. And she better not, or she'll never get into NYU.But then,
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St Martin's Press The Dos and Donuts of Love
Book SynopsisA pun-filled YA contemporary romance, The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar finds a teenage girl competing in a televised baking competition, with contestants including her ex-girlfriend and a potential new crush - perfect for fans of The Great British Bake Off and She Drives Me Crazy!Welcome to the first ever Junior Irish Baking Show!Shireen Malik is still reeling from the breakup with her ex-girlfriend, Chris, when she receives news that she's been accepted as a contestant on a new televised baking competition show. This is Shireen's dream come true! Because winning will not only mean prize money, but it will also bring some much-needed attention to You Drive Me Glazy, her parents' beloved donut shop.Things get complicated, though, because Chris is also a contestant on the show. Then there's the very outgoing Niamh, a fellow contestant who is becoming fast friends with Shireen. Things are heating up b
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Square Fish The DOS and Donuts of Love
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St Martin's Press Hurricane Summer
Book Synopsis* One of Indigo Canada''s Best Books of 2021 ** One of New York Public Library''s Best Books for Teens 2021 ** One of YALSA''s Best Fiction for Young Adults * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, The Best YA Novels to Read This SummerTHE NEW YORK TIMES, 13 Y.A. Books to Add to Your Reading List This SpringBUZZFEED, 40 Contemporary Books We''re Looking Forward To Reading In 2021BUZZFEED, 37 Must-Read YA Books By Black Authors That Come Out The First Half Of This YearIn this sweeping debut, Asha Bromfield takes readers to the heart of Jamaica, and into the soul of a girl coming to terms with her family, and herself, set against the backdrop of a hurricane - now in trade paperback!Tilla has spent her entire life trying to make her father love her. But every six months, he leaves their family and returns to his true home: the island of Jamaica.When Tilla's mother tells her she'll be
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St Martin's Press Songs of Irie
Book SynopsisA devastating and nuanced look at two teens' battle for freedom, hope, independence, and love. - Publishers Weekly (starred review)Perfect for fans of The Black Kids, Songs of Irie is a sweeping coming-of-age novel from Asha Bromfield about a budding romance struggling to survive amidst the Jamaican civil unrest of the 1970s.It''s 1976 and Jamaica is on fire. The country is on the eve of important elections and the warring political parties have made the divisions between the poor and the wealthy even wider. And Irie and Jilly come from very different backgrounds: Irie is from the heart of Kingston, where fighting in the streets is common. Jilly is from the hills, where mansions nestled within lush gardens remain safe behind gates. But the two bond through a shared love of Reggae music, spending time together at Irie''s father''s record store, listening to so-called rebel music that opens Jilly''s mind to a sound and a way of thinki
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Square Fish Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy
Book SynopsisAdapted from Emmanuel Acho''s New York Times bestseller Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, comes an essential young readers edition aimed at opening a dialogue about systemic racism with our youngest generation.Young people have the power to affect sweeping change, and the key to mending the racial divide in America lies in giving them the tools to ask honest questions and take in the difficult answers.Approaching every awkward, taboo, and uncomfortable question with openness and patience, Emmanuel Acho connects his own experience with race and racismfrom attending majority-white prep schools to his time in the NFL playing on majority-black football teamsto insightful lessons in black history and black culture.Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy is just one way young readers can begin to short circuit racism within their own lives and communities.
£9.49
Palgrave USA The Burning Young Readers Edition
Book SynopsisOne of the worst acts of racist violence in American history took place in 1921, when a White mob numbering in the thousands decimated the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma.The Burning recreates Greenwood at the height of its prosperity, explores the currents of hatred, racism, and mistrust between its Black residents and Tulsa''s White population, narrates events leading up to and including Greenwood''s devastation, and documents the subsequent silence that surrounded this tragedy. Delving into history that''s long been pushed aside, this is the true story of Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre, with updates that connect the historical significance of the massacre to the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America.
£15.92
Square Fish Tangleroot
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Midnight Without a Moon
Book SynopsisWhen Till’s murderers are unjustly acquitted, Rose realizes that the South needs a change and that she should be part of the movement. Linda Jackson’s moving debut seamlessly blends a fictional portrait of an African American family and factual events from a famous trial that provoked change in race relations in the United States.Trade ReviewWashington Post 2017 KidsPost Summer Book Club selection! New York Public Library Best Books for Kids! "Jackson pulls no punches in the characters’ heated discussions and keeps dialogue raw and real..." —Bulletin "Jackson’s debut does an excellent job dramatizing the injustice that was epidemic in the pre–civil rights South and capturing the sounds and sensibilities of that time and place. Her sympathetic characters and their stories will make this thoughtful book especially good for classroom use." —Booklist "A powerful story." —Kirkus "This nuanced coming-of-age story by a debut author is deftly delivered, with engaging characters set against a richly contextualized backdrop of life for African Americans during the Jim Crow era. It’s also an authentic work of historical fiction...about a pivotal incident in the civil rights movement." —Horn Book "An unflinching and sensitively-told coming-of-age story from the perspective of a smart and thoughtful young girl in 1950s Mississippi." —SLJ “Midnight Without a Moon offers readers an unflinching bird's eye view of 1955 Mississippi. Young Rose Lee has one foot steeped in the segregated South and the other in the new world where Negroes and girls are expecting more, doing more, and willing to risk all to live lives of their own choosing. Bravo to Jackson, for a magnificent piece of writing!” —Sharon G. Flake, Coretta Scott King Award winning author of Unstoppable Octobia May and The Skin I'm In “Rose shines bright in the darkness -- brave, beautiful, and full of hard-won hope. She'll be an inspiration to every reader who meets her, as she has been to me.” –Caroline Starr Rose, author of May B and Blue Birds —
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Clarion Books Prairie Lotus
Book SynopsisPrairie Lotus is a powerful, touching, multilayered novel about a girl determined to fit in and realize her dreams: getting an education, becoming a dressmaker in her father’s shop, and making at least one friend.Acclaimed, award-winning author Linda Sue Park has placed a young half-Asian girl, Hanna, in a small town in America’s heartland, in 1880. Hanna’s adjustment to her new surroundings, which primarily means negotiating the townspeople’s almost unanimous prejudice against Asians, is at the heart of the story.Narrated by Hanna, the novel has poignant moments yet sparkles with humor, introducing a captivating heroine whose wry, observant voice will resonate with readers. Includes an afterword from the author.This moving historical novel is from Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park, whose beloved middle grade books include A Single Shard and A Long Walk to Water.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Out Now
Book SynopsisQUEER WE GO AGAIN!Fans of Becky Albertelli, Adam Silvera and Nina LaCour will eat up this delicious anthology of romantic and adventurous contemporary and speculative stories featuring LGBTQ+ teens. A follow-up to the critically acclaimed All Out anthology, Out Now features seventeen new short stories from amazing queer YA authors. Vampires crash promaliens run from the governmenta president's daughter comes into her owna true romantic tries to soften the heart of a cynical social media influencera selkie and the sea call out to a lost soul. Teapots and barbershopsskateboards and VW vansStreet Fighter and Ares's sword: Out Now has a story for every reader and surprises with each turn of the page!This essential and beautifully written modern-day collection features an intersectional and inclusive slate of authors and stories. With original stories from:Fox BenwellTanya BotejuKate HartKosoko JacksonWill KostakisCB LeeKatherine LockeSaundra MitchellHillary MonahanCandice MontgomeryMar
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Inkyard Press Soul of the Sword
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Kneel
Book SynopsisA must read. 10/10. Broderick Hunter, actor, model, and activistThis fearless debut novel explores racism, injustice, and self-expression through the story of a promising Black football star in Louisiana. The system is rigged. For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As the team's varsity tight end, Rus has a singular goal: to get a scholarship and play on the national stage. But when his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Rus faces an impossible choice: speak up or live in fear. Please rise for the national anthem.Desperate for change, Rus kneels during the national anthem. In one instant, he falls from local stardom and becomes a target for hatred. But he's not alone. With the help of his best friend and an unlikely ally, Rus will fight for his dreams, and for justice. A gripping story about what it looks like when we demand equity, justice, and recognition of our own humanity. Kalynn Bayron, author of CinderellTrade Review“Buford takes the criminal justice system sharply to task, demonstrating how easily it bows for people trying to uphold white supremacy at the expense of the livelihoods (and sometimes lives) of Black people... Perfectly pitched to justice-oriented sports fans.”—Booklist, starred review"Debut author Buford delivers a novel that bridges the mighty dreams of Last Chance U with the trenchant social critique of The Hate U Give. Sports’ biggest social movement moment of the decade gets a special homage.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Absolutely Timely and gripping. Couldn’t put it down. Speaks to the current social climate, and is a must read. 10/10.” —Broderick Hunter, actor, model, and activist"A powerful and timely debut novel, Kneel is a gripping story about what it looks like when we demand equity, justice, and recognition of our own humanity. It examines the mental and emotional costs of activism but also gives us a reason to stay in the fight. I could not put it down."—Kalynn Bayron, author of Cinderella Is Dead“An utterly unforgettable book—one that makes you think, makes you angry, and most of all, makes you eager to demand change. With an honest, unflinching voice and imbued with moments of true tenderness, Kneel is realistic YA at its best.” —Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow"This is “Friday Night Lights” for the Black Lives Matter era: an intense and unflinching look at how racism curdles lives in a small Louisiana town. You’ll blaze through it with your heart in your mouth and your fist in the air. Silence is violence, and this book is a rallying cry for justice."—Martha Brockenbrough, author of The Game of Love and Death"Unflinching and compelling, Candace Buford turns a bright spotlight on the unjust world we live in. With Kneel, she is claiming space as a powerful new voice, loudly reminding us that silence is violence. Readers will be galvanized by this beautiful book's message."—Annette Christie, author of The Rehearsals and Love Lessons “Readers will be on the edge of their seats... Buford has created relatable characters who will resonate with readers.”—School Library Journal
£17.24
Inkyard Press A Love Hate Thing Inkyard Press Harlequin Teen
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Inkyard Press One of the Good Ones
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£11.99
Inkyard Press The Sound of Stars
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Scholastic Inc. Dactyl Hill Squad Dactyl Hill Squad 1
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Scholastic Press We Own the Sky
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£999.99
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Be More Chill The Graphic Novel
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Naughts Crosses
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Black White
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£13.29
Youth Large Print Claro de Luna the Moonlit Vine
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National Geographic Kids Segregated Skies
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National Geographic Kids Segregated Skies
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£27.60
Thorndike Press Large Print The Hate U Give Thorndike Press Large Print
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£29.50
YOUTH LARGE PRINT Children of Anguish and Anarchy
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Thorndike Striving Reader Between Shades of Gray
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American Psychological Association The Heart of Mi Familia
Book Synopsis'A child explores what being bicultural means to them in ways that feel familiar to young readers… Bicultural kids will feel seen in this sweet family story.' —Kirkus ReviewsThe Heart of Mi Familia followsa young girl as she works with her abuela and her grandma to create a wonderful birthday present for her brother that celebrates her multicultural family and honors both sides and generations of her family. This follow up to the award winning Marvelous Maravilliso: Me and My Beautiful Family is a must-read for all families.Trade ReviewA child explores what being bicultural means to them in ways that feel familiar to young readers… Bicultural kids will feel seen in this sweet family story. * Kirkus Reviews *A young girl tells about growing up in a family with two cultures…. On her brother’s birthday, the whole family gathers for a joyful celebration. The upbeat, mostly English text includes a sprinkling of Spanish words…. The cheerful illustrations feature fine lines, bright colors, and a profusion of patterns…. A supportive, bicultural picture book. * Booklist *
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Pelican Publishing Company Alligator Slim and His Snazzy Jazz Band
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Amazon Publishing My Name Is Not Easy
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Capstone Milos Amazing Space Adventure
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Capstone Milos Super Spy Adventure
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Capstone Milos Spooky Tomb Adventure
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Flowerpot Press Baby Loves Sports
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Capstone Press Voices of the Civil Rights Movement A Primary
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Capstone Press We Shall Overcome Voices of the Civil Rights
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Sourcebooks All the Way to the Top
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Pimentel offers a great look at a young activist creating change and a better understanding of the importance of the ADA." - School Library Journal"A powerful, empowering story!" - Washington Parent"A 2020 A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year" - A Mighty Girl"Clear, accessible prose accompanied by Ali's creamily textured digital illustrations...a jumping-off point for conversations." - Publishers Weekly" Pimentel's compelling, present-tense narrative gives the story great immediacy, helping children connect with Jennifer's reactions to physical barriers and social injustice...Still an activist, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins offers a thought-provoking foreword to this inspiring picture book." - Booklist"A necessary testament to the power of children's voices." - Kirkus Reviews"I would recommend All the Way to the Top to kids who might have a disability or to kids who like to learn about real people." - Avery, Age 10 (Kids Book Buzz)
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Tyndale House Publishers The Story King
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Alfred A. Knopf Holler of the Fireflies
Book SynopsisA boy from the hood in Brooklyn travels to a STEM camp in an Appalachian holler for one epic, life-changing summer in this brilliant novel from the award-winning author of The Stars Beneath Our Feet.Javari knew that West Virginia would be different from his home in Bushwick, Brooklyn. But his first day at STEM Camp in a little Appalachian town is still a shock. Though run-ins with the police are just the same here. Not good.Javari will learn a lot about science, tech, engineering, and math at camp. And also about rich people, racism, and hidden agendas. But it’s Cricket, a local boy, budding activist, and occasional thief, who will show him a different side of the holler—and blow his mind wide open.Javari is about to have that summer. Where everything gets messy and complicated and confusing . . . and you wouldn’t want it any other way.J + C + summer = ∞
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Anne Schwartz Books Tiny Cedric
Book Synopsis“The grouchiest character since the Grinch." —School Library Journal, starred review A hilarious, heartwarming picture book from a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning illustrator about a tiny king who grows into a big-hearted monarch after he banishes almost his entire court from the palace. Tiny Cedric, King ME the First does not like being small. AT ALL. So he decides to banish anyone taller than him from his palace. Which is everyone, basically. The only ones left are the babies. And now they’re in charge of the Royal Duties! How will Cedric cope—especially now that he must kiss boo-boos and read bedtime stories? Will he become a kinder, gentler, BIGGER king?Filled with colorful illustrations and ensuing hi-jinks, this charming picture book is perfect for children of all ages AND sizes!
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Were the Negro Leagues?
Book SynopsisIn America during the early twentieth century, no part was safe from segregation, not even the country’s national pastime, baseball. Despite their exodus from the Major Leagues because of the colour of their skin, African American men still found a way to participate in the sport they loved. Author Varian Johnson shines a spotlight on the players, coaches, owners, and teams that dominated the Negro Leagues during the 1930s and 40s. Readers will learn about how phenomenal players like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and of course, Jackie Robinson greatly changed the sport of baseball.
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Greenhaven Publishing Black Lives Matter
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