Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism

Book SynopsisJoyful, thoughtful, and real.Christina Lauren, New York Timesbestselling authors of The UnhoneymoonersRom-com perfection.Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet ApartNew from Eric Smith comes a delightful YA rom-com about two teens caught in the middle of their families' orchestrated rivalry between their Philly cheesesteak food trucks. All's fair in love and (food truck) war. Everyone knows Jordan Plazas and Cindy Ortiz hate each other. According to many viral videos of their public shouting matches, the Plazas and Ortiz families have a well-known food truck rivalry. Jordan and Cindy have spent all of high school making cheesesteaks and slinging insults at each other across their shared Philadelphia street. But the truth? They're in love, and it's all just an act for the tourists. When the fake feud lands them a reality tv show pilot, Jordan and Cindy find themselves having to lie on a much bigger scale. Trappedbetween pursuing their dreams or tTrade Review"Joyful, thoughtful, and real. A treat of a book!" —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners"With or Without You is rom-com perfection. The stakes are high. The romance is steamier than a food truck in the middle of summer. And the story will have you asking 'who’s cutting onions?' Youse gotta read this one." —Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart "With or Without You is as warm, filling, and comforting as a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. The adorable fake rivalry romance and fun reality show premise will keep you turning the pages. I couldn't put it down! Warning: do not read this hungry." —Gloria Chao, author of When You Wish Upon a Lantern and Rent a BoyfriendPraise for You Can Go Your Own Way"You Can Go Your Own Way is both a sweetly charming love story and a moving exploration of navigating your way through grief. It’s a tricky balance, but Eric Smith’s writing deftly finds its way straight to the emotional core of his characters and leaves the reader with a lasting sense of hope."—Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star"Eric Smith’s You Can Go Your Own Way is a big-hearted charmer of a book! Brimming with wintry coziness, heady nostalgia, and wholly loveable characters, this is a story that’s as much about finding yourself as it is about finding love. The perfect novel to snuggle up with."—Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read "If Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and 10 Things I Hate About You had a baby, you'd get You Can Go Your Own Way, the nerdy, pinball-filled, snowed-in-and-there's-only-one-blanket rom-com of my dreams."—Sam Maggs, author of The Unstoppable Wasp: Built on Hope."Eric Smith’s You Can Go Your Own Way is a love letter to Philly and pinball machines. It examines grief and the cost of hanging on as Adam Stillwater grapples with the loss of his father and his complicated crush on childhood ex-friend, Whitney. If you love second chances and the hate-to-love trope, you’ll adore this book."—Roselle Lim, author of Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune"You Can Go Your Own Way hits like the perfect mug of hot cocoa: it’s warm and sweet and leaves you wanting second helpings. Someone please lock Eric Smith in a room and don’t let him out until he’s written ten more rom coms. I want them all!"—Lauren Morrill, author of It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story"A bighearted, moving, delightfully quirky story about the ways that life can be surprising, and the people you thought you knew more surprising still. A warm hug of a book."—Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of Picture Us In the LightPraise for Don't Read the Comments"Wonderfully geeky and deeply compassionate, Don't Read the Comments is a heartwarming tale of finding your community and following your dreams."—Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where it Ends"Don't Read the Comments is a modern-to-the-minute adventure about rising above expectations of family, class, and social media, to find your true destiny and grab it by the controller."—Whitney Gardner, award-winning author of You're Welcome, Universe"Don't Read the Comments has so much heart: the kind that makes you fall in love, and the kind that makes your breath short. If you're not already a gamer, you might be after this book. And if you need a little hope, Eric Smith delivers the sunshine."—Olivia A. Cole, author of A Conspiracy of Stars

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Book SynopsisA bone-chilling contemporary YA horror about what happens when a Haitian American girl uses her previously hidden zombie abilities to exact revenge on the wealthy elites who've caused her family pain.

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Book SynopsisGuides to helping young children deal with difficult issuesTable of Contents 1: I’m new in this country and at school 2: We are different and the same 3: I’m left out 4: What is racism? 5: It’s my home too! 6: Celebrations 7: Racism is making my friend unhappy 8: I’m in a gang 9: I’m scared 10: Racism in schools 11: We dealt with racism: playscript 12: Glossary 13: Further information 14: Notes for parents, carers and teachers 15: Index

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Book SynopsisThis book explains civil rights and the reasons why refugees flee their homelands in an accessible way for younger readers.Included is a foreword by award-winning journalist and television presenter, Nelufar Hedayat. Born in Afghanistan, she came to Britain as a refugee, which has shaped her work.A chronological selection of key civil rights moments and movements regarding refugees is explained in a child-friendly way. This book examines some of the reasons why people flee their homelands and the ways they are treated when they arrive in new lands. It looks at historical examples, such as the Huguenots and World War refugees, along with modern crises, such as Syria, refugee camps in Africa and those fleeing violence in South and Central America. Prominent civil rights campaigners and figures are featured and a timeline helps readers to see at a glance how the fight for refugee rights has evolved over time. Sensitive illustrations illuminate the Table of Contents 1: Forced to flee 1: Early refugees 1: From homelands to no lands 1: Second World War refugees 1: Refugee rights 1: Helping refugees 1: Refugees on the move 1: Sporting refugees 1: Refugees in camps 1: Refugee children 1: Challenging prejudice 1: Refugee rights today 1: Refugees of the world 1: Refugee timeline 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThis book spells out in simple terms why people may feel threatened by racial differences, what it feels like to be bullied because your skin is a different colour and why it hurts everyone to judge people by their skin or culture. It will encourage positive acceptance and openess about differences and suggest ways for children to celebrate their own cultural heritage without belittling someone else's.Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class. Suitable for Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7), occasional prompts throughout the text give a chance to discuss the issue being raised. Written by trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, this is a part of an acclaimed and successful, long-running series of picture-book non-fiction books for Early Years. Books in the series give advice and promote interaction between children, parents and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions."This picture-led book is a good introduction to the issue of racism; what it means to be the victim or the perpetrator, how subtle racism can be, and how unfair it is to judge someone by the colour of their skin. A useful introduction to the topic, particularly for classroom use." - Evening Echo'The book explores the issue of racism and deals with children's concerns in a sensitive and reassuring way.' - Child EducationTrade ReviewThis picture-led book is a good introduction to the issue of racism; what it means to be the victim or the perpetrator, how subtle racism can be, and how unfair it is to judge someone by the colour of their skin. A useful introduction to the topic, particularly for classroom use. * Evening Echo *The pictures in [this volume], innocent, bright and sympathetic, are well realised, and there are instructions for teachers and parents on the use of the book. * Books for Keeps *The book explores the issue of racism and deals with children's concerns in a sensitive and reassuring way. * Child Education *

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Book Synopsis'This book should be mandatory reading for all young people' - Pragya Agarwal'I wish this book had been around when I was a kid. . . If every child read it, the world would be transformed. This book will make the world a much better place for all of us' - Mikaela Loach'Full of knowledge, cultural reference points and practical guidance, I will absolutely be referring to this in my own anti-racism journey and encourage others to do so too' - Jeffrey Boakye_________________Me and White Supremacy has sold over 150,000 copies and was shortlisted for the Non-Fiction Book of the Year award at the British Book Awards. Now, with this YA edition, Layla will help younger readers to feel more confident talking about white supremacy and antiracism. Layla gives them the knowledge and practical tools they need to help change the world, now and for the generations that come after them.Me and White Supremacy became one of the most talked about books of 2020. It isn't just a book that you read, it is a book that you do, and it has the power to make you question the world you live in whilst giving you the tools to do something to change it. In this Young Adult edition, Layla has completely reworked the original to address readers of 11+ and of all races to help them explore and better understand racism. The book is based on the understanding that it is important for all young people to understand these topics, so they can grow into adults who know how to have conversations about race and racism as well as how to work together collectively to create an antiracist world.Like the original book, this edition guides readers through the different concepts that contribute to white supremacy and explores how they can help dismantle it to create a fairer world. It is written in such a way that it can be worked through together as a group, in class, or individually, and over any period of time.Trade ReviewI will be using this book with my children * Elisabet Velasquez *This is such a crucial and timely book from an author whom I admire huguely. It is so important to start speaking with our children honestly about race and racism from a young age, as they begin to form a sense of their own identities. Layla has written such a thoughtful and insightful book that cuts through all the noise to make concepts related to race and racial identity accessible to young people in a way that allows them to to reflect and ask questions, as well as be able to develop critical thinking. It is an unquestionable fact that white supremacy permeates our society in many ways that keeps reinforcing the systemic inequalities. Our best hope is our next generation to challenge these norms and hierarchies, and strive for a more equal world. This book should be mandatory reading for all young people. I am excited to see it out in the world * ' Dr Pragya Agarwal *In the Young Reader's edition of Me And White Supremacy, Layla has, once again, delivered a beautiful work of art and an absolutely essential work of public service. The more young people that read this and really grasp it the better a place society will become. I promise: you will not walk away from this book the person you were before you read it. And you will not accept the world as it is either * Nels Abbey, Think Like a White Man *Offering breakdowns and reflective exercises, this young readers edition empowers young people to have courageous conversations about race, power, and privilege with themselves first and then with others. A necessary addition to all libraries and a must-have for all educators and parents of young people everywhere. This book makes me excited and hopeful that our future generations will be equipped with the necessary tools to dismantle white supremacy and create a new just & equitable world for all people * Elisabet Velasquez, author of WHEN WE MAKE IT *Saad's soulful and accessible storytelling and proven track record of transforming minds, hearts, global institutions, and communities inspire the next generation to advance individual and collective change. Saad promotes healing and radical hope through her deep commitment to personal and community accountability in these relatable and well-organized pages * Jamia Wilson, author Young, Gifted and Black and This Book Is Feminist *The Young Reader Edition of Me And White Supremacy so beautifully, clearly, honestly, and unapologetically breaks down all the components of white supremacy and its culture-- from privilege to tone policing, from silence to exceptionalism, anti-Blackness, cultural appropriation, and everything that was once only talked about in hushed tones.Readers have the ability to activate their brains and pause, recap, reflect, and respond to what they are reading and synthesize what is happening within themselves and in the world around them. The more we know, the more we grow and this book has us on a journey of great growth with Me And White Supremacy. With this book, with the tools Layla Saad so graciously shares with readers, we will make great -- positive change in the world and dismantle white supremacy! * -- Tiffany Jewell, author of The Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on how to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work *I wish this book had been around when I was a kid. I truly believe it would have made my life so much easier and safer. Layla has such a brilliant way of breaking down race, racism and white supremacy in a way which brings all of us in and moves us all towards a better present and future. This book should be an essential part of the school curriculum. Unlearning white supremacy is an important first step to dismantling it - Layla makes that journey so much easier and more accessible. If every child read it, the world would be transformed. This book will make the world a much better place for all of us * Mikaela Loach *Full of knowledge, cultural reference points and practical guidance, I will absolutely be referring to this in my own anti-racism journey and encourage others to do so too. * Jeffrey Boakye *An inspiring and galvanising book, perfectly written for a young generation eager to change the world * The Scotsman *I wish this book had been around when I was a kid. I truly believe it would have made my life so much easier and safer. Layla has such a brilliant way of breaking down race, racism and white supremacy in a way which brings all of us in and moves us all towards a better present and future. This book should be an essential part of the school curriculum. Unlearning white supremacy is an important first step to dismantling it - Layla makes that journey so much easier and more accessible. If every child read it, the world would be transformed. This book will make the world a much better place for all of us * Mikaela Loach *An essential book for all of us. Layla's eloquent writing is incredible whatever age you are, but I know this book will help so many young people who are willing and ready to do the work that needs to be done now. * Cariad Lloyd, actor, comedian and host of Griefcast *

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Book Synopsis“unforgettable . . . will shake middle grade readers to the core”—School Library Journal, starred review "Beautifully illustrated, relatable, and genuine." —Molly Brooks, creator of Sanity & Tallulah “Everyone needs to buy this book now. Seriously. Buy it, read it, share it.”—Colleen Nelson, author and teacher Honest and funny, this award-winning graphic novel from a debut creator is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health, cultural differences, and the trials of middle school.Livy is already having trouble fitting in as the new girl at school—and then there’s Viola. Viola is Livy’s anxiety brought to life, a shadowy twin that only Livy can see or hear. Livy tries to push back against Viola’s relentless judgment, but nothing seems to work until she strikes up new friendships at school. Livy hopes that Viola’s days are numbered. But when tensions arise both at home and at school, Viola rears her head stronger than ever. Only when Livy learns how to ask for help and face her anxiety does she finally figure out living with Viola. Rosena Fung draws on her own early experiences with anxiety and the pressures of growing up as the child of Chinese immigrant parents to craft a charming, deeply personal story that combines the poignancy of Raina Telgemeier’s Guts with the wacky humor of Lumberjanes. Exuberant, colorful art brings Livy’s rich imaginative world—filled with everything from sentient dumplings to flying unicorns—to life on the page.Trade Review“Elevates the graphic novel genre with its heartfelt focus on mental health and immigrant experiences.”—Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 07/27/21“Intimate and unforgettable . . . This deeply moving graphic novel will shake middle grade readers to the core . . . An essential purchase.”—School Library Journal, *starred review, 10/21

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Book SynopsisThis incredibly powerful and dramatic story deals with prejudice, judgement, courage and the difficulty of sorting right from wrong in a complex world.

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Book SynopsisPart of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Wilma Mankiller tells the inspiring story of the Native American activist and first female Chief of the Cherokee Nation.Trade Review“This brightly illustrated picture book is sure to be read and re-read for years to come, [… encouraging] young readers to be inspired by Wilma Mankiller’s amazing life, many of whom may have never heard her story before.” * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisThe inspirational true story of Walter Tull’s life is vividly presented as a scrapbook, drawing on photographs, documents and records of his life. Born in Kent, in 1888, Walter Tull became not just the first black British professional outfield football player – for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town - but also the first black officer in the British Army. His leadership and courage in the trenches of the First World War won him a recommendation for a Military Cross that was never awarded because of his skin colour. Discover his life story, from his childhood in an orphanage, through his footballing years, to his eventual tragic death, aged 29, on the Somme. The legacy of Walter Tull lives on.Trade Review'This will be a real hit with a wide range of children. ... Swiftly told, the story balances excitement, matter of fact detail and pathos.' Inspiring and relevant; Walter Tull’s Scrapbook is an important story about overcoming discrimination on and off the pitch.Inspiring.A fascinating insight into a man who broke across boundaries. In an age when we still find prejudice on and off the playing field, this book conveys an important message – one we must heed.‘A welcome addition to any child’s library.’ Inspiring.'Fiction and non-fiction combine successfully in this title creating an insight, through photos, documents and records into a fascinating and perhaps under-known character.''What makes this account especially vivid is the wealth of period photographs …. An inspiring account of courage and leadership.''This book was brilliant to read and I learned so much from it.' '9.5/10' 'amazing'The book...is excellent and will surely also appeal to any reluctant young readers who like football or the military.''A poignant, well written and illustrated book stands as a tribute to a special person worthy of remembrance.' 'Michaela Morgan has created a vivid account of his life and the world in which he lived, so that the reader an truly relate to him as a person. ... A very good addition to the school library.'Inspiring and relevant; Walter Tull’s Scrapbook is an important story about overcoming discrimination on and off the pitch.'This will be a real hit with a wide range of children. ... Swiftly told, the story balances excitement, matter of fact detail and pathos.'

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Book SynopsisThe ‘Great Lives in Graphics’ series is a new way of looking at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia and uses infographics to show them in a fresh, visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book, but also about the cultural background of the time in which that person lived. • A genuinely engaging way to explore great lives • Aimed at children and young adults aged 8 to 12 • Conveys the life of a notable figure in an accessible and fun way • Fact-packed infographics capture the key information about each person’s life and work • Builds into a colour-coded library of collectible biographies • Instant, fun, striking and enjoyable to dip into • Always educational, but also surprising. Each book includes 15 spreads, all of which feature an introductory paragraph and a visual concept. There are a few set concepts in each book: Introduction – an inspirational overview of their life, highlighting obstacles faced and the tenacity required to overcome them. Timeline spread – charting their life from birth to death and including major world events, putting their story in historical context. Family outline – early family life and experiences in education, relating them to similar questions and challenges children face today. Geographical overview – map showing the important places that feature in their lives, for example where they were born, worked, lived and died. Glossary – helping children to expand their vocabulary. Information is presented as visually as possible, be it a set of numbers or even a single number expressed with repeated icons. ‘Versus’ spreads highlight anything that compares and contrasts.‘Did You Know’ facts, definition boxes and inspiring quotes accompany each spread.

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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 *

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Book Synopsis''A gripping portrait of three very different teenagers and one divided northern town, Ansar''s moving, funny YA debut feels entirely true to life'' - GuardianWhen three teens are landed with a community service order after an incident involving a spray can and an inconveniently timed patrol car, their stories start to converge.Amir is the angry boy who won''t talk about the brother he lost - but he won''t let his name be forgotten either.Eman is the awkward girl whose favourite evenings are spent at home watching TV with her Nani.Kemi is the determined athlete who knows she deserves as good a shot as anyone else - if only she can get to the starting line.As they spend more time together they learn more about themselves, and in the process realise the true cause of Amir''s brother''s death...This is one summer they will never forget.Trade ReviewA gripping portrait of three very different teenagers and one divided northern town, Ansar's moving, funny YA debut feels entirely true to life -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis*An extraordinary coming-of-age story, adapted from the adult memoir by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Water Dancer and Between the World and Me*''Ta-Nehisi Coates is the young James Joyce of the hip-hop generation'' Walter MosleyThis was the abyss where, unguided, black boys were swallowed whole, only to re-emerge on corners and prison tiersTa-Nehisi Coates grew up in the tumultuous 1980''s in Baltimore known, back then as the murder capital of the United States.With seven siblings, four mothers, and one highly unconventional father: Paul Coates, a larger-than-life Vietnam Vet, Black Panther, Ta-Nehisi''s coming of age story is gripping and lays bare the troubled, often violent life of the inner-city, and the author''s experience as a young black person in itWith candor, Ta-Nehisi Coates details the challenges on the streets and within one''s family, especially the eternal struggle for peaceTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR TA-NEHISI COATES:A magnificent writer * Oprah Winfrey *Visceral, eloquent and beautifully redemptive * Toni Morrison on BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME *Extraordinary * New Yorker on BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME *

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Book SynopsisThe first Nought Prime Minister, Toney Durbridge, is about to go on trial for the murder of notorious ganglord, Dan Jeavons. Tobey insists he is being framed. There were ten seats at Dan''s dinner party the night he was killed and each guest had their own reasons for wishing him dead. Sephy Hadley was one of the guests that night. Haunted by the idea that she didn''t do enough to stop the death of her first love, Callum McGregor, Sephy will not sit quietly and wait for accusations to fall on her now. She has her children to protect.It''s time that the truth is uncovered. Time for the endgame.It''s been 20 years since Malorie Blackman''s groundbreaking series began with Noughts & Crosses, which charted the deeply forbidden romance between Sephy (a Cross) and Callum (a nought) - a love affair which had repercussions for their families for generations.Endgame, the breathtaking conclusion to the series, influenced by the unprecedented globa

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Book SynopsisIn Ruby Winters'' world, colour opens some doors and slams others shut. Her opulent Johannesburg neighbourhood is a far cry from the streets of Soweto where anger and hatred simmer under the surface.Ruby can't resist the blue-eyed Afrikaans boy who brings her the exciting rush of first love, but whose presence brings hushed whispers and disapproving glances. She might not see race, colour or creed but it seems everybody else does . . .This dazzling novel will entrance teenage and adult readers alike.Trade ReviewPraise for The Year the Gypsies Came:'Wonderful . . . This is a new book with an old and wise heart. It may very well have the makings of a classic' – Guardian'Beautifully, powerfully and compellingly written . . . extraordinarily moving' – Sunday Times'This outstanding first novel arcs beautifully to its terrible climax and is deeply moving' – Observer'Every now and then a book comes along that's unusual, compelling and deeply absorbing yet is so tragically simple, it leaves an indelible trace on the memory. The Year the Gypsies Came is one of these' – Irish Independent'A beautifully evoked, exquisitely written novel' – Sunday Telegraph

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Book SynopsisKhalid, a fifteen-year-old Muslim boy from Rochdale, is abducted from Pakistan while on holiday with his family. He is taken to Guantanamo Bay and held without charge, where his hopes and dreams are crushed under the cruellest of circumstances. An innocent denied his freedom at a time when Western boys are finding theirs, Khalid tries and fails to understand what''s happening to him and cannot fail to be a changed young man.Trade ReviewThis powerful and humane book shows that hatred is never an answer, and proves the pointlessness of torture and the danger of thinking of anyone as 'other.' -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *One of her greatest achievements is to make the frightening monotony of the two years he suffers so full of suspense. -- Kate Kellaway * Observer *An excellent novel . . . superb -- Amanda Craig * The Times *Extremely powerful, and the descriptions of torture are genuinely harrowing. * The Guardian *Timely, gritty fiction. * Times Review *Could it happen? It has happened. That's why teenagers should read this book. * Irish Times *Rising star: Anna Perera. Her novel highlights the teenagers sent to the camp as it tugs readers into its vivid nightmare journey. * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisThe Parkview team are off to compete in the Regional Championship tournament, but their striker is in trouble. The team is improving all the time, but Tulsi, once the star, is getting left behind. When she''s dropped from both the school team and her Sunday League team, she even talks about giving up football. Can TJ and the team help Tulsi change her ways and win her place back in the team?

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Book SynopsisUntil now, you've only heard one side of the story: the discovery of America told by Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists. Here's the true story of America from the Indigenous perspective.When you think about the beginning of the American story, what comes to mind? Three ships in 1492, or perhaps buckled hats and shoes stepping off of the Mayflower, ready to start a new country. But the truth is, Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists didn't arrive to a vast, empty land ready to be developed. They arrived to find people and communities living in harmony with the land they had inhabited for thousands of years, and they quickly disrupted everything they saw.From its discovery by Europeans to the first Thanksgiving, the story of America's earliest days has been carefully misrepresented. Told from the perspective of the New England Indigenous Nations that these outsiders found when they arrived, this is the true story of how Ame

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Book SynopsisA working-class French young woman would kill to become assistant to Paris''s top modiste, but she must first seek vengeance against those responsible for the death of her family, in this thrilling historical horror from New York Times bestselling author Erica Ridley!Eighteen-year-old Angélique dreams of designing extravagant gowns like the ladies in the bourgeoise wear to balls and soirées. Because she?s working-class, Angélique knows that her life will, instead, be spent dyeing silk for a living. That is, until her parents and younger sibling are killed in the sweatshop where they?ve toiled. Now orphaned, and with another sister to protect, Angélique vows vengeance against the factory owner growing richer by treating his employees as disposable.To improve her station, Angélique takes a position as a junior seamstress for Paris''s top modiste. Though she''s bullied for being poor and her meager salary isn''t enough to pay rent, she refuses to give in. Her sister and crush, a handsome, immigrant shoemaker, won?t allow it. Then the modiste proposes a contest to win the well-paid, coveted assistant position. Angélique would do anything to earn the career of her dreams. What?s a little arsenic between girls after all?As Angélique outshines--and outlives--the competition, she also wields her newfound privilege and power to exact revenge on those who ruined her family and blossoms into a new role: Paris?s greatest protégée.

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Book SynopsisA wonderfully charming and funny rhyming picture book story about the Frog Olympics.Trade ReviewA delightfully funny rhyming bundle of loveliness ... wonderfully vivid ... a dazzling, fun read which will have children eager to turn each page * Booklover Jo *

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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.

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Book SynopsisSharon M. Draper presents “storytelling at its finest” (School Library Journal, starred review) in this New York Times bestselling Depression-era novel about a young girl who must learn to be brave in the face of violent prejudice when the Ku Klux Klan reappears in her segregated southern town.Stella lives in the segregated South—in Bumblebee, North Carolina, to be exact about it. Some stores she can go into. Some stores she can’t. Some folks are right pleasant. Others are a lot less so. To Stella, it sort of evens out, and heck, the Klan hasn’t bothered them for years. But one late night, later than she should ever be up, much less wandering around outside, Stella and her little brother see something they’re never supposed to see, something that is the first flicker of change to come, unwelcome change by any stretch of the imagination. As Stella’s community—her world—is upended, she decides to fight fir

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Book SynopsisAn unforgettable New York Times bestseller from multi-award-winning Jacqueline Woodson, celebrating the friendships formed when a group of children create a safe harbour for each other.Six children from different backgrounds meet for a weekly chat with no adults to listen in. This special time and place soon becomes a harbour - a safe place where they can express the feelings and fears that they have to hide from the rest of the world. From parents and privilege to racism and deportation, the kids give each other the strength to discuss these tough topics, grow braver and face the rest of their lives.Award-winning Jacqueline Woodson weaves a beautifully written and powerful tale that leaves a long-lasting mark in readers' minds.

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Book SynopsisIs the truth as simple as black and white? Mark My Words is the searing novel from Branford Boase Award-winner and 2020 World Book Day author Muhammad Khan, asking who you can trust when all you see is lies.'A brilliant and powerful story that kept me on the edge of my seat. The protagonist is extremely compelling and relatable, a warrior through and through - you'll root for Dua the entire way!' - Nikita Gill'A bold and timely book about protest and finding your voice.' - The ObserverFifteen-year-old Dua Iqbal has always had trouble minding her own business. With a silver-tongue and an inquisitive nature, a career in journalism seems fated. When her school merges with another, Dua seizes her chance and sets up a rival newspaper, exposing the controversial stories that teachers and the kids who rule the school would rather keep buried.Dua's investigations are digging up things she shouldn't get involved with about family, friends and her community and as exams rattle towards her, she needs to make some hard decisions about when to leave things alone. But when she discovers that some kids at school are being blamed for selling drugs when the real perpetrator is right in front of their noses, she can't keep quiet any longer.'A voice long overdue in British fiction' – Alex Wheatle on I Am Thunder'Khan has created a book steeped in drama and empathy, as well as providing two iconic superheroes' – Nikesh Shukla on Kick the MoonTrade ReviewA brilliant and powerful story that kept me on the edge of my seat. The protagonist is extremely compelling and relatable, a warrior through and through - you'll root for Dua the entire way! -- Nikita GillA bold and timely book about protest and finding your voice. -- Fiona Noble * The Observer *A story about privilege, segregation and the power of the truth -- Marianne Levy * The I *A compelling YA thriller. -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *A powerful page turner Muhammed Khan’s second novel is engaging, provocative and empathetic. Tackling themes of racial intolerance, community integration, protest and the importance of finding, of having a voice, not stone is left unturned, no topic off limits. * Armadillo Magazine *

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Book SynopsisIn this sweet and brightly illustrated picture book, Amy Wu must craft a dragon unlike any other to share with her class at school in this unforgettable follow-up to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao.Amy loves craft time at school. But when her teacher asks everyone to make their own dragon, Amy feels stuck. Her first dragon has a long, wingless body, stag-like horns, and eagle claws, but her friends don’t think it’s a real dragon. Then she makes dragons like theirs, but none of them feels quite right...None of them feels like hers. After school, a story from Grandma sparks new inspiration, and Amy rounds up her family to help her. Together, can they make Amy’s perfect dragon?

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Book SynopsisFrom acclaimed picture-book artist Thao Lam comes a joyful celebration of an oft-maligned body part the belly!Maddie and her mom spend a sunny day at the local public pool where she meets and greets friends and neighbors. Maddie is waist-high on most of them, and she knows there's an interesting person behind every belly she passes like Jackie, the artist with a splatter of ice cream across their belly. Maddie's splatter painting often leaves Mama speechless, too!The poolside belly parade keeps Maddie musing: How bellies can make excellent tables, how hard some people work to keep their bellies flat when Maddie prefers her belly full, and how you should never, ever stick your hands in other people's bellies, no matter how soft and doughy they might look. (Maddie's cat taught her that the hard way.)As Maddie dances, swims and makes the long climb up to the diving board, Thao Lam's celebrated cut-paper collage portrays bellies and bodies of all shapes and sizes bellies with scars, tattooed bellies, growing bellies, growling bellies, bellies with six-packs, stretch marks, insulin monitors, freckles and more proving that every belly deserves its place in the sun. Key Text FeaturesillustrationsCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.4 Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

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Book SynopsisThese informative and interesting titles answer the big questions about the world today. Children can understand topical issues from a factual and practical view examining the world around us from a range of perspectives. Prepare your young readers for tomorrow with Topics Today. Racism is not a new topic - but it is an important one. What is race How do we talk about race without hurting people How is racism harmful - and how can we stop it Find out in this topical title.These informative and interesting titles answer the big questions about the world today. Children can understand topical issues from a factual and practical view examining the world around us from a range of perspectives. Prepare your young readers for tomorrow with Topics Today. Racism is not a new topic - but it is an important one. What is race How do we talk about race without hurting people How is racism harmful - and how can we stop it Find out in this topical title.

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Book SynopsisMichael Nelson accentuates the discrimination prevalent in the colonial period of Africa, Asia, and America. She highlights how black people suffered under colonization. They were deprived of rights, no fair play, no justice. She regrets on the concept of racism which deprives equality to black people. There was a difference between the white and black community under which the Negroes were victimized.

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Book SynopsisEmpowering children to cherish and protect their linguistic heritage. My Language Rights dives into the vibrant world of languages in our communities, showing how language is more than just words it carries our stories, memories, and culture. Drawing on PEN International's Universal Declaration of Linguistic Rights, this book champions every child's right to their own language. It highlights the importance of recognising language rights as fundamental human rights. With engaging stories and vivid illustrations, My Language Rights inspires readers to appreciate multilingualism and how it enriches our shared experiences and knowledge. A must-read for anyone who believes in the power of language and the need to protect it.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review★ "A compelling and transformative story of a tragic period in American history....Each voice is powerful, evoking raw emotions of fear, anger, resentment, uncertainty, grief, pride, and love....An unforgettable must-read.​" —Kirkus, STARRED review ★ "Chee is a master storyteller…. Here, she uses her own San Francisco–based Japanese American family's history to inform a blazing and timely indictment of the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. Her passion and personal involvement combine with her storytelling talents to create a remarkable and deeply moving account of the incarceration…. [We Are Not Free] should become required curriculum reading on a shameful and relevant chapter in U.S. history." —Booklist, STARRED review ★ "The novel may be fiction, but it will be hard for readers not to fall deep into the harsh realities these teens face. The writing is engaging and emotionally charged, allowing the readers to connect with each character...Chee’s words are a lot to take in, but necessary and beautiful all the same." —School Library Journal, STARRED review ★ "Inspired by Chee’s family history, the book powerfully depicts, as an author’s note states, “a mere fraction of what this generation went through.” This is an essential contribution to the understanding of the wide-ranging experiences impacting people of Japanese ancestry in the U.S. during WWII." —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "A brilliant and intimate portrayal of several San Francisco teenagers during the mass incarceration of Japanese-Americans in World War II. Chee's nuanced and unforgettable characters will serve to enlighten readers about this devastating and shameful piece of America's past. A beautiful, painful, and necessary work of historical fiction." —Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor winning author of The Night Diary “Traci Chee masterfully weaves together harrowing truths about the mass incarceration of Japanese and Japanese-Americans during WWII, and features a cast of friends whose honesty, strength, and love for one another will break your heart. With characters who need to have their stories told, and a history that should never be forgotten, WE ARE NOT FREE is powerful, moving, and so incredibly necessary.” – Akemi Dawn Bowman, Morris Award Finalist and author of Starfish “These powerful interconnected stories of incarceration during WWII told by Nisei youth will wrap around your heart like barbed wire. With deft touches of humor, heart, pathos, and anger, We Are Not Free by the talented Traci Chee is the best Japanese American incarceration novel I’ve read. I loved this book that epitomized gaman and will be buying a copy for everyone in my family.” —author Debbi Michiko Florence “This novel is nothing short of a masterpiece. In We Are Not Free, Traci Chee gives us the most comprehensive novelization of the Japanese American internment that I've ever read, without sacrificing the intimate and achingly human individual experience. Traci Chee's characters don't step off the page so much as they shuffle, sashay, and swagger. With them, you will blaze with incandescent rage, crumble with internalized shame, and laugh with true, soul-deep joy. Each individual voice, each individual story is a gem; taken as a whole, they are an unforgettable wonder that you will want to return to again and again.” —Misa Sugiura, author of This Time Will Be Different and It's Not Like It's a Secret, winner of the 2018 APALA Award for YA Literature &n —

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Book SynopsisA whip-smart, highly entertaining novel bursting with drama, gossipand romance, placing two Black girls at the heart of a mysteryin a prestigious English boarding school. MEAN GIRLS meets DEARWHITE PEOPLE for fans of Joya Goffney and Jenny Han.

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Book SynopsisChildren of Virtue and Vengeance is the breathtaking second title in Tomi Adeyemi's YA fantasy trilogy, Legacy of Orïsha, following her ground-breaking, West African-inspired debut Children of Blood and Bone.After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji but also some nobles with magic ancestry. Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as strong and magical as they are. When Amari's mother forms an army of royals with newly awakened powers, Zélie fights to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji from the monarchy's wrath. But with civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must find a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart.Trade ReviewBlack Girl Magic indeed! It's no surprise that this epic trilogy opener has already been optioned for film. Full of cinematic action sequences (the most memorable of them set underwater and employing an army of the dead) and creatures worthy of Star Wars (horse-sized 'lionaires' have saber teeth and horns), it storms the boundaries of imagination. Yet it also confronts the conscience. Adeyemi's brutally depicted war between the noble, lighter-skinned kosidans, and the enslaved, darker-skinned majis poses thought-provoking questions about race, class, and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society. -- The New York Times, on Children of Blood and BoneInfused with rich mythology of west Africa, Adeyemi’s lush world-building and consummate plotting breathes new life into a YA fantasy epic. Themes of oppression and racism resonate all too strongly in today’s political climate. The cliffhanger ending may leave some readers reeling but, rest assured, this is first in a trilogy. -- Observer, on Children of Blood and BoneEpic fantasy YA debut of magic and war. -- Guardian, on Children of Blood and BoneIn one of the most highly-anticipated fantasy releases this year, Tomi Adeyemi spins a luxe tale of magic, adventure, and forbidden love. Zélie lives in a world once ruled by magic, but mass-murders decreed by a new king have all but stamped her people out, and she has a narrow window to bring the magic of her lands back to life. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Game of Thrones will gobble this up. -- Buzzfeed, on Children of Blood and BoneThe series will be a trilogy, and if, at times, that middle book feeling weighs down events, Adeyemi’s consummate worldbuilding remains a star turn, while the political shifts and prejudices reflect contemporary struggles -- Fiona Noble * Observer *All our bookselling instincts tell us Children of Blood and Bone is a book apart. Posted to YouTube, author Tomi Adeyemi’s surge of tearful joy at seeing her debut in the flesh instantly went viral, lending something very real and important to the long journey of her novel finally finding print. This is a tale brimming with courage, injustice, magic and star-crossed love, as young Zélie comes to terms with the extraordinary gifts she has been forced to keep hidden and the revenge that burns in her heart. With sweeping, prescient themes of race and heritage, Children of Blood and Bone is poised to be the breakout YA hit of 2018. -- Waterstones Loves, on Children of Blood and BoneWhen it comes to fantasy fiction, Tomi Adeyemi is leading the charge. Zélie Adebola is a character who has pulled me into her deliciously magical world once more, and I don’t want to leave. As far as sequels go, Tomi Adeyemi could write a hundred books in this series and keep us just as gripped as we were in the first instalment. Astonishing. -- Candice Carty-Williams, author of QueenieThis highly anticipated fantasy novel earned its 23-year-old Nigerian-American author a seven-figure deal. The first instalment of a three-part young adult trilogy, it draws on African myth and folklore and was reportedly inspired by the Black Lives Matters movement. The film rights were snapped up before the book was even published. -- Irish Independent, on Children of Blood and BoneTomi Adeyemi has created a lush, vibrant world, full of legend and lore, more than enough to sate even the most ravenous fantasy fan. She deserves special commendation for steering away from the creatures so often shoe-horned into fantasy novels, and instead creating her own magical beasts, who fit seamlessly into the narrative. There are swoony moments, shocking moments, terrifying moments, and heartbreaking moments. It's a masterful debut, and one many readers will adore. -- Melinda Salisbury, author Sin Eater’s Daughter on Children of Blood and BoneThe Harry Potter I should have had. -- MostlyLit Podcast, on Children of Blood and BoneIt’s a YA book but so good. I was taken away for a good 36 hours as I stayed in those pages. It’s fantasy, a love story, a mystery, a tragedy while tackling the complexities of culture, injustice and identity -- Kenya Young * Yahoo *Adeyemi’s debut, 2018’s Children of Blood and Bone, was a publishing sensation. This much-anticipated sequel doesn’t disappoint, as Zélie and Amari discover that bringing magic back to Orïsha comes with its own set of problems * i News *Gripping fantasy adventure * Love It Magazine *Young adult fiction lovers, rejoice - here lands the long-awaited sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling debut book Children of Blood and Bone * Pride Magazine *How I wish that I had book three in my hands now! The ending to this epic fantasy adventure is amazing and it leaves you wanting to read more… * ReadingZone *I enjoyed the visuals in my head based on how the locations were described. The plot was certainly not short of action either and the pacing was very fast, which made this quite a quick read * Books Nest *

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Book SynopsisA BOOKSTAGANG FUTURE CLASSIC, 2023 A stunningly illustrated and essential volume on children’s rights: an introduction for kids and a reminder for adults. I have the right to have a name and a nationality. I have the right to the best healthcare. I have the right to an education. I have the right to a home where I can thrive. With poetic text and exceptional art, internationally acclaimed Iranian illustrator Reza Dalvand introduces children to the universal rights they are entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Adopted in 1989 and ratified by 140 countries, the convention promises to defend the rights of children and to keep them safe, respected, and valued. Dalvand’s stunning illustrations speak to children all around the world, some of whose rights are often challenged and must be protected every day. The afterword, by renowned paediatrician Dr Catherine Gueguen, links these rights to the fundamental building blocks of a stable, safe, and fulfilling life.Trade Review‘In 1989, the 140 nations of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Convention of the Rights of the Child … These rights are named on separate pages so the weight of them can be felt. Rights included are the right to a name, a nationality, healthcare, nutritious food, an education, safety, shelter, protection from violence, and freedom from discrimination. This can be a heavy topic for young readers, but is made easier with lively, comforting, and emotive illustrations done with oil paints, crayons, and markers and assembled digitally.’ * Youth Services Book Review *‘Consider countries worldwide where children don’t have rights like education or safety. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child created this in 1989, which reminds and assures us all that children have rights, too. Use this picture book in the classroom to teach human rights and at home to discuss childhood in some other countries.’ -- Melissa Taylor * Imagination Soup *‘Timely, necessary, and potentially the stimulus for some eye-opening conversations. A must-have for all schools.’ * Library Girl and Book Boy *‘[An] incredibly beautiful and powerful book … Reza Dalvand has illustrated each right with simplicity and bright use of colours, style and patterns … This book should be gifted to every family around the world so our future generations grow up knowing this word for word. Each page is enchanting and expressive- suitable for all ages!’ * My Shelves Are Full *‘This wonderful book, written to celebrate the publication of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989, is an essential for every school, every library and as many homes as possible. It simply, joyfully and directly reminds every reader, child and adult alike, of the fundamental rights of every child from the minute of their birth … each of the 16 double-page spreads is devoted to one of the Articles, expressed in the simplest terms and accompanied by [Reza Dalvand's] distinctive, colourful artwork. He has converted the legalistic language of the Articles into first person statements, which enhances their power, especially if read aloud. It gives the book the feel of a majestic poem which imparts a sense of agency as it is read … I Have the Right is a profoundly thought-provoking book.’ * V's View from the Bookshelves *‘The illustrations will speak to children all over the world and the poetic message is a vital reminder!’ -- @father_teacher_reader‘A fine book for early classroom discussions and to cement children’s understanding of their own rights and the rights of others.’ -- Lizzie Ryder * The School Librarian *Praise for Mrs Bibi’s Elephant: ‘Reza Dalvand’s book is a stunning work of remarkable colour and verve which feels fresh, stylish and sophisticated.’ * BookTrust *Praise for Mrs Bibi’s Elephant: ‘Introduces children to the concepts of diverse perspectives, social acceptance, and communal harmony.’ * School Library Journal *Praise for Mrs Bibi’s Elephant: ‘Reza Dalvand’s gentle fable is verification of the importance of companionship and love. His illustrations are an absolute delight. With elaborate patterns adorning clothing, furnishings, and townscapes, every spread offers a wealth of detail to feast the eyes on. Artwork done with love for a tale of love.’ -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *Praise for What Could That Be?: ‘In a parable both timely and ageless, a mysterious item on the forest floor excites ominous imaginings in all who come upon it. Iranian author/illustrator Dalvand depicts trees and figures in shimmering, almost luminescent colours to make the item, a small black lump, look all the more enigmatic … a simple play on a provocative notion, with art in pleasingly vivid hues.’ * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisA sequel to the universally acclaimed Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, continuing in the story of the Logan family in Mississippi during the Depression. The children, especially Cassie, are happy in their warm, stable family but outside is a climate of fear and tension. Their friend T.J. goes on trial for murder and stands before an all-white jury. Cousin Suzella tries to pass for white, with humiliating consequences. And when Cassie''s neighbour stands up for her right to vote she and her cousin are driven from their home. Cassie is realising what it means to grow up black and powerless, but her family stand together, proving that courage, love and understanding can defy even the deepest prejudices.

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Book SynopsisLucky Cat is a heartwarming story about an immigrant family in America, and a new friend their daughter June makes as they prepare to open their restaurant. June's family have a new home in America. There’s plenty to do before their restaurant opens, but Mama is excited when she finds the previous owners have left a Lucky Cat! It’s meant to bring good luck to their ventures, and June is even more excited the next evening when she finds that the statue can come to life. But unfortunately, Lucky Cat doesn’t seem that lucky. She has the best intentions but she knocks over the vinegar bottle and rips holes in people’s clothing. Will she ever get anything right? Luckily, June learns that real luck is earned through hard work and perseverance as the family embark on a new venture, close to their hearts.  This beautiful book, authored by the hosts of the hugely popular

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Book SynopsisA powerful story told through linked poems which raise questions of race and identity in an honest and tangible way for younger readers. How can Irene and Charles work together on their classroom poetry project? They don't know each other...and they're not sure they want to. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners. Accompanied by artwork from acclaimed illustrators Sean Qualls and Selina Alko, this remarkable collaboration invites readers of all ages to join the dialogue by putting their own words to their experiences.Trade Review‘A unique, poetic approach to discussing race through the eyes of two children… Each poem has a simplicity and honesty that reflects the reality of so many children, illustrating their similarities and differences with sensitivity and thoughtfulness without shirking the big issues… exudes truth and reality throughout.’ * School Librarian *‘The poems delicately demonstrate the complexity of identity and the power of communication to build friendships.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘A compelling portrait of two youngsters dancing delicately through a racial minefield.' * J. Patrick Lewis, former US Children's Poet Laureate *‘These poems explore diversity with refreshing honesty and complexity.’ * Janet Wong, author and co-creator of The Poetry Friday Anthology series *'An unusually candid book for pre-YA kids about race and difference, allowing for the possibility of the mistakes (the word is right in the subtitle) but also a hopeful outcome as Irene and Charles find enrichment in their friendship.' * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *'A fresh and heartwarming take on bridging the racial divide.' * Carole Boston Weatherford, author of Voice of Freedom *'This is a story to treasure, and should be in every classroom... The poems are intensely moving, occasionally funny, and often revealing... A superb book.' * Books for Keeps *'A brave and touching portrayal worthy of sharing in classrooms across America.' * Kirkus *'An excellent read-aloud or a launch pad for collaborative classroom writing.' * Horn Book Magazine *

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Book SynopsisNourishes the spirit and fills the soul. - Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of Operation SisterhoodTouching and inspiring. - Lisa Moore Ramée, author of A Good Kind of TroubleA taste of history with the thrills of mystery and brims with family secrets. - Alicia D. Williams, award-winning author of Genesis Begins Again Judy Blume meets Jacqueline Woodson in this powerful and sweetly emotional coming-of-age story about finding your place in the world, from the author of How High the Moon.This was supposed to be the best year ever for eleven-year-old Stevie Morrison. But instead, her life seems determined to turn itself upside down.First of all, her parents can''t stop fighting - and they decide to move the family to a totally new apartment, in a totally new part of town, which means a totally new middle school for Stevie. On top of that, her best friend, Jennifer, is acting weird. She won''t return Trade ReviewMy heart! Clouds over California is one of those stories that nourishes the spirit and fills the soul. Deeply moving and refreshing, Stevie's story surprised me in every good and meaningful way. I tore through it in one sitting and then wanted to sit with it, like a new but already dear friend. * Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of Operation Sisterhood *Set against the dreamy backdrop of 1970s Santa Monica, Clouds over California is a touching story about the difficulties of accepting change and the importance of being true to yourself. I absolutely loved spending time in Stevie's world. * Brandy Colbert, award-winning author of The Only Black Girls in Town *Clouds over California is a taste of history with the thrills of mystery and brims with family secrets. Karyn Parsons created a sweet, heartfelt story filled with curiosity and hope. * Alicia D. Williams, award-winning author of Genesis Begins Again *One of the best stories I've read in a long while * Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse *

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Book Synopsis This crucial, empowering, #1 New York Times bestselling exploration of racism—and antiracism—in America makes critical ideas accessible for teen readers, adapted from Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning.This is NOT a history book. This is a book about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are.A book about race. The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. Racist ideas are woven into the fabric of this country, and the first step to building an antiracist America is acknowledging America's racist past and present. This book takes you on that journey, showing how racist ideas started and were spread, and how they can be discredited.  Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winne

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Book SynopsisA young man searches for answers after the death of his brother at the hands of police in this striking debut novel, for readers of The Hate U Give. When Marvin Johnson''s twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid. The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it''s up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean.Tyler Johnson Was Here is a powerful and moving portrait of youth and family that speaks to the serious issues of today--from gun control to the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION''S YOUNG QUILLS AWARD 2017Jack has left his native Ireland and is making a new life as Professor of Neurology at a university in the American South. He has certain skills, honed over his lifetime, that he mostly keeps hidden. Skills in hypnotism and mind control . . .Thirteen-year-old Pip is plucked out of an orphanage by a farmer, hired as a farm-hand, and as carer for the farmer''s wife. But Pip is black. The farmer and his wife are white. And this is 1960s America, where race defines you and overshadows everything.As racial tensions reach boiling point with a danger closer to home and more terrifying than either thought possible, Jack and Pip''s lives become inextricably linked. And Jack''s hypnotic skills are called on as never before . . .Trade ReviewThe Hypnotist explores what it is to be kind, to be curious, to love and to express yourself – to be human, in other words - in the face of intense racial and sexual bigotry, cruelty and violence. It’s a passionate, important novel * Amnesty International *Full of suspense and heartbreak, this is a powerful account of survival amid irrational, omnipresent hatred * Guardian *A beautifully written story . . . it's hard to believe this is Anholt's first full-length novel . . . I can't wait to check out his next offering! * Scottish Book Trust *I was absolutely gripped: compelling storytelling with a powerful anti-racist message * The Bookseller *Portray[s] a stunningly accurate historical picture of the American South in the 60’s. A fascinating tale told with confidence * Askeys & Holts Children's Newsletter *A highly impressive first novel by Laurence Anholt . . . every reader will be swept into this highly visual world and the drama that develops within it * Achuka *A thought provoking read perfect for book groups from teenage to adult * Evening Post *The Hypnotist unfolds steadily and beautifully, ramping up the fear, tension and hope faced by young black men in 1960s America … filled with heart and history that shocks and educates, but ultimately leaves you believing that, even in the most brutal and unstable environments, however alone you might think you are, there’s still kindness to be discovered * Press Association, Children’s Book of the Week *This fascinating hybrid of paranormal and historical fiction follows Jack, an Irish neurologist with secret hypnotic skills and Pip, a young black farmhand. The pair’s lives merge when Jack relocates to the American South and must face the realities of racial tension as well as come to terms with his own strange powers * Buzzfeed.com, 28 YA Books Everyone Should Read *A compelling read . . . a wonderful blend of kitchen sink realism, accurate historical detail and an atmospheric dollop of magical realism . . . it draws you in from the first page and keeps your attention until the last * TheBookbag.co.uk *

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