Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
HarperCollins Publishers Inc This Time Will Be Different
Book SynopsisTrade Review★ “Sugiura tackles an abundance of topics with finesse, including social and economic injustice, allyship, and feminism, simultaneously breaking down the Asian-American immigration narrative and the myth of the model minority. Essential.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “A gripping, emotionally charged story that presents a window into a uniquely Japanese American experience.” — School Library Journal (starred review) ★“With intelligent dialogue surrounding diversity, representation and responsible social action, This Time Will Be Different is a timely, smart novel that readers of contemporary teen fiction will likely devour.” — Shelf Awareness (starred review) ★ “Sugiura deftly weaves historical fact into this coming-of-age narrative, providing an entertaining and informative backdrop that allows CJ to explore her own sense of identity while giving readers a front seat to her process.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Fresh, vibrant, affecting and powerful.” — New York Times Book Review “One of the most authentic, steadfastly real teen characters I’ve read in recent memory. CJ deals with racism, familial strife, and finding herself with a charm and grace I couldn’t get enough of. Her pitch-perfect voice leaped off the page and stayed with me. Highly, highly recommend.” — Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi “At turns delightfully humorous and wonderfully insightful. The cultural nuances were perfect, and I found myself utterly transported. I can’t wait to read what Sugiura writes next.” — Renée Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath & the Dawn “Insightful. Intricate. Honest. With richly drawn characters that feel utterly real, Misa Sugiura reminds us that the past is always present, but that we hold the power to shape our future, if we’re brave enough to face it.” — Samira Ahmed, New York Times bestselling author of Love, Hate & Other Filters and Internment “An engaging picture of a girl facing the past—both her family’s and her own—in service of her future.” — Horn Book Magazine “Refreshingly complex. An astute look at privilege, power, and history in sometimes unexpected forms.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Sugiura’s deep dive into mother-daughter relationships, the fragility of self-worth, and the gathering of courage resonates deeply.” — ALA Booklist “Hilarious and fiercely loyal, CJ is one of my favorite characters to hit the page in a long time. This smart and thought-provoking tale of the bonds that connect family, and second chances, will have you cheering in your seats.” — Stacey Lee, award-winning author of Outrun the Moon and The Secret of a Heart Note “CJ will break your heart, reassemble it, and put it in a gorgeous flower arrangement that’ll make your heart soar. A lovely and complicated story of different forms of love and figuring out who you want to be in the world.” — Sara Farizan, award-winning author of If You Could Be Mine and Here to Stay “A beautiful, exquisitely crafted story about finding your voice. This Time Will Be Different boasts complex characters with deep-rooted histories, and the exploration of what it means to be a good ally is both timely and necessary. I was captivated from the first page.” — Akemi Dawn Bowman, author of Starfish and Summer Bird Blue “Strikes that perfect balance of light-hearted humor and emotional depth. I adored CJ and her journey. Using an inventive narrative structure to explore friendship and romance alongside family and history, Misa Sugiura has created a truly fun and thoughtful read.” — Maurene Goo, author of I Believe in a Thing Called Love “Smart, funny, and huge-hearted. You will cheer for CJ as she blooms in the most beautiful of ways. A fierce anthem for protecting (and fighting for) the values and boundaries of your own heart, even as they shift on you.” — Kim Culbertson, author of Catch a Falling Star and The Possibility of Now PRAISE FOR It’s Not Like It’s a Secret: ★“Sugiura thoughtfully explores intersecting issues of race, immigrant-family relationships, queer romance, and, less explicitly, class dynamics without implying the significance of one over the others. Well-paced, brimming with drama, and utterly vital.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “An essential and delightful choice that realistically celebrates a teen’s discovery of trust in herself and in others.” — School Library Journal “A queer coming-of-age story that also tackles big topics like adultery, racism, and the cultural conflicts of immigrant families.” — Brightly
£11.72
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Crossing the Line
Book SynopsisA high-stakes story of star-crossed lovers from Simone Elkeles, the New York Times bestselling author of the Perfect Chemistry seriesTo escape his abusive stepdad, bad boy Ryan Hess runs from his tiny Texas border town to Mexico.Trade Review“[A] sensational tale of romance, deception, and the border between Texas and Mexico. Hand this title to fans of Elkeles’s previous works and teens seeking a suspenseful, steamy romance.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc These Infinite Threads
Book SynopsisInstant #1 New York Times bestseller! A stunning romantasy full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, this breathtaking sequel to This Woven Kingdom is from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series and is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Sabaa Tahir.With the heat of a kiss, the walls between Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, the crown prince of the Ardunian empire, have crumbled. And so have both of their lives.Alizeh, the heir to the Jinn throne, is destined to free her people from the half-lives they’ve been forced to live under human rule. When Kamran, the heir to the human throne, falls in love with her, he’s forced to question everything he’s been taught about Jinn.Kamran’s grandfather lays dead at the hand of Cyrus, ruler of the neighboring kingdom of Tulan. Cyrus has stolen Alizeh away to his homeland and plans to marry her there, giving her everything she needs to become the Jinn queen—and when she assumes the throne he will have fulfilled his own bargain with the devil.Alizeh wants nothing to do with Cyrus’s deal or the devil. But without a way to escape Tulan, and with the fulfillment of her own destiny tantalizingly close, she’ll have to decide whether she can set aside her emotions to become the queen her people need.Kamran, meanwhile, is picking up the pieces in Ardunia. Facing betrayal at every turn, all he knows is that he must go to Tulan to avenge his grandfather. He can only hope that Alizeh will be waiting for him there—and that she hasn’t yet become the queen of Tulan.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc These Infinite Threads
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc All This Twisted Glory
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HarperCollins The Weight of Blood
Book Synopsis* AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * INDIE BESTSELLER * JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION * KIDS' INDIE NEXT LIST PICK * NPR BEST PICK * KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR *New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D.Trade Review"Jackson’s expert reshaping of this tale highlights the genuine horrors of both internalized and externalized anti-Blackness. Horror done right." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Jackson skillfully explores internalized and externalized anti-Blackness in this striking horror novel. Bone-chilling. Expertly utiliz[es] current true-crime fanaticism to form a powerfully socially conscious narrative that showcases the intense structural racism still inherent in society." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Jackson’s nod to Stephen King’s Carrie incorporates racially charged social justice themes into a narrative featuring her signature twisty suspense. Supernatural portions of the book are explosive and riveting, with the racist realistic parts are even more horrifying. Readers will be hooked from page one of Maddy’s intense journey that detonates on prom night." — School Library Journal (starred review) "A brilliant deconstruction of Stephen King's Carrie." — BookPage (starred review) "This reimagining of King’s Carrie is a thrilling, unflinching horror narrative that takes on colorism, racism, classism, microaggressions, white saviorism, and respectability politics." — The Horn Book "Smart and unsettling retelling of Carrie." — Booklist PRAISE FOR WHITE SMOKE: "Jackson conjures horrors both supernatural and otherwise in a masterful juxtaposition of searing social commentary and genuinely creepy haunts, as well as providing an authentic portrayal of tensions within a blended family. Begs to be finished in one sitting, though maybe with the lights kept on." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Jackson delivers multilayered frights in a true horror tradition, peppered with instantly recognizable references to urban legends and internet horror culture." — Publishers Weekly "The nuanced depiction of Mari’s struggle with mental health is emotionally resonant; the story of a mostly Black city nearly wiped out by draconian drug laws and gentrification is authentic and timely; and the simmering tension and jump scares make the horror element satisfyingly chilling... Jackson ticks off the best tropes of horror here with enthusiastic glee, and Ms. Suga will have more than a few readers checking their basements before bedtime." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books PRAISE FOR GROWN: "Gripping in both its content and format . . . Jackson's writing some of the best thrillers for teens these days." — Booklist (starred review) "Expertly juxtaposing the glamour of Enchanted’s potential fame against the harshness of her private moments with Korey, Jackson builds the story gradually and painfully to an astonishing, chilling climax." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Compelling; Jackson excels in writing books steeped in social commentary." — Kirkus Reviews "In another ripped-from-the-headlines novel, Jackson takes readers through a heart-pounding thriller exploring physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, misogynoir, and rape culture... this novel is sure to initiate important conversations while delivering an engrossing story." — Horn Book Magazine PRAISE FOR LET ME HEAR A RHYME: “Exceptional storytelling, well-crafted, true-to-life dialogue, and the richly drawn Brooklyn landscape will draw readers into this fast-paced blend of mystery, budding romance, and social commentary . . . Thoroughly engrossing and as infectious as Steph’s lyrics.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “This YA novel harmonizes music and prose to create a certified literary banger.” — Shelf Awareness “Readers will feel connected to these teens’ love of hip-hop, their loyalty to each other and their love for their community . . . offers moving portraits of young people . . . an engaging ode to ’90s hip-hop and to love in many forms.” — BookPage “With thoughtful attention to detail, Jackson offers a believable cast of Black teens immersed in a particularly rich hip-hop moment. The combination of lyricism and narrative realism is an effective mode of representing a particular sort of adolescence against the backdrops of New York City and rap music.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Jackson presents a fast-moving, heart-pounding homage to nineties hip-hop, Brooklyn, and the power of music, love, and friendship. Readers are transported to a time when DJs and MCs rocked the parties and when word-of-mouth could make you a star.” — Horn Book Magazine ”A thrilling, heart-rending, unforgettable novel.” — Buffalo News PRAISE FOR MONDAY'S NOT COMING: “This thought-provoking thriller examines issues such as abuse, gentrification, and the marginalization of people of color with nuance and sensitivity. The narrative deftly moves back and forth between past and present, building to a devastating conclusion. A spellbinding, profoundly moving choice for YA collections.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Jackson’s sophomore novel features another ripped-from-the-headlines premise that will keep readers guessing through the final pages. Jackson’s characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Jackson effortlessly weaves elements of suspense with issues of race, class, and gender, casting a harsh light on a world that often refuses to notice the disappearances of black and brown girls. The twist at the end is both gaspworthy and heartbreaking.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Jackson doesn’t hold anything back when it comes to the pain of abuse and the ramifications of turning a blind eye. It’s a frank, devastating read filled with real and flawed characters, and it’s a story that needs to be read.” — Booklist “The draw of this novel, which was inspired by actual events, lies in its interwoven themes of the effects of gentrification, especially on black residents whose connections, culture, and community become afterthoughts in the face of capitalism. A tragic and heartbreaking tale of love, loss, grief, growth, and perseverance.” — Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR ALLEGEDLY: “With remarkable skill, Jackson offers an unflinching portrayal of the raw social outcomes when youth are entrapped in a vicious cycle of nonparenting and are sent spiraling down the prison-for-profit pipeline. Dark, suspenseful.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “The characters are complex, the situation unsettling, and the line between right and wrong hopelessly blurred. It’s also intensely relevant, addressing race, age, and mental illness within the criminal justice system. Well conceived and executed, this is an absorbing and exceptional first novel.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Suspenseful without being emotionally manipulative, compelling without resorting to shock value, this is a tightly spun debut that wrestles with many intense ideas and ends with a knife twist that will send readers racing back to the beginning again.” — Booklist (starred review) “Seen through Jackson’s dark portrait of the legal system and the failures of parents and social workers, Mary’s environments are as grim as the stories that play out in them; readers fascinated by procedural dramas will be thoroughly hooked.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Not Here to Be Liked
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Black Birds in the Sky
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc On Air with Zoe Washington
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HarperCollins Can You Hear the Plants Speak
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HarperCollins Reina Ramos
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HarperCollins Harlem Honey
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HarperCollins Jimmys Rhythm and Blues
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HarperCollins I Am More Than
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HarperCollins If We Were a Movie
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Eliza from Scratch
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HarperCollins Tough Times
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£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Song of the Trees
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Little, Brown & Company Ghost Boys
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Hachette Book Group USA Ghost Boys The Graphic Novel
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£13.50
Little, Brown & Company An American Story Coretta Scott King Illustrator
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Internment
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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.
£8.54
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) Saints of the Household
Book SynopsisWinner of the Pura Belpré Award and Walter Dean Myers Award for Young Adult Literature!Saints of the Household is a haunting contemporary YA about an act of violence in a small-town--beautifully told by a debut Indigenous Costa Rican-American writer--that will take your breath away.Max and Jay have always depended on one another for their survival. Growing up with a physically abusive father, the two Bribri American brothers have learned that the only way to protect themselves and their mother is to stick to a schedule and keep their heads down.But when they hear a classmate in trouble in the woods, instinct takes over and they intervene, breaking up a fight and beating their high school''s star soccer player to a pulp. This act of violence threatens the brothers'' dreams for the future and their beliefs about who they are. As the true details of that fateful afternoon unfold over the course of the novel, Max and Jay grapple with t
£16.99
Random House USA Inc Wide Awake
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Random House USA Inc Nyxia Uprising
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Watsons Go to Birmingham1963
Book SynopsisThe ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963.
£8.54
Penguin Young Readers Group What Was the Underground Railroad
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Penguin Young Readers Group Fireblooms
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Random House Children's Books Alligator Bayou
Book SynopsisAn unforgettable novel, based on a true story, about racism against Italian Americans in the South in 1899. Fourteen-year-old Calogero, his uncles, and his cousins are six Sicilians living in the small town of Tallulah, Louisiana, miles from any of their countrymen. They grow vegetables and sell them at their stand and in their grocery store. Some people welcome the immigrants; most do not. Calogero's family is caught in the middle of tensions between the black and white communities. As Calogero struggles to adapt to Tallulah, he is startled and thrilled by the danger of midnight gator hunts in the bayou and by his powerful feelings for Patricia, a sharp-witted, sweet-natured black girl. Meanwhile, every day, and every misunderstanding between the white community and the Sicilians, bring Calogero and his family closer to a terrifying, violent confrontation. In this affecting and unforgettable novel, Donna Jo Napoli's inspired research and sp
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Penguin Putnam Inc All My Rage
Book SynopsisNational Book Award WINNERPrintz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature WINNERAn INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!An INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER!All My Rage is a love story, a tragedy and an infectious teenage fever dream about what home means when you feel you don’t fit in. — New York Times Book ReviewFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir comes a brilliant, unforgettable, and heart-wrenching contemporary novel about family and forgiveness, love and loss, in a sweeping story that crosses generations and continents.Lahore, Pakistan. Then.Misbah is a dreamer and storyteller, newly married to Toufiq in an arranged match. After their young life is shaken by tragedy, they come to the United States and open the Clouds'' Rest Inn Motel, hoping for a new start. Juniper, California. Now.Salahudin and Noor are more than best friends; the
£17.99
Nancy Paulsen Books Across So Many Seas
£9.22
Random House USA Inc As Good as Dead
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Random House USA Inc Caste Adapted for Young Adults
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Random House USA Inc Song of Silver Flame Like Night
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation''s past?and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic fantasy series inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China. ?Brims with pure magic. Zhao has woven together a story of self-discovery, slow-burning romance, and heart-pounding revelations.? ?Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals ?A magical tale set in a glittering, dangerous world featuring a dynamic heroine and an enigmatic hero.? ?Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What The River KnowsLan spends her nights as a songgirl in Haak?gong, a city transformedby the Elantian colonizers. Her days are consumed by the search for knowledge about the strange mark?an untranslatable Hin character?burned into her arm by her mother in her last act before she died.Zen is a practitioner?one of the fabled magicians of the Last Kingdom. He?s never seen anything like Lan?s mark, but he knows that if there are answers, they lie deep in the pine forests and misty mountains of the Last Kingdom, with an order of practitioning masters planning to overthrow the Elantian regime.Yet, both Lan and Zen are hiding secrets?secrets that are buried deep within them. Secrets that even they have still to unearth. Both hold the power to liberate their land, if they don''t destroy it first.Now the battle for the Last Kingdom begins.Inspired by ancient Chinese mythology and folklore, Song of Silver, Flame Like Night transports readers to a lush fantasy world filled with high-stakes adventure, glittering magic, and against-all-odds romance from beginning to end.
£17.99
Penguin Young Readers All of Us A First Conversation About Disability
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iUniverse The Real Me
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iUniverse There Grows a Crooked Tree
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iUniverse THE ADVENTURES OF RUTHIE AND A LITTLE BOY NAMED GRANDPA
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iUniverse Bittersweet The Diary of Brandy Morgan
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iUniverse There Grows a Crooked Tree
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Same Same But Different
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Mary Repollo Symbols of the Philippines
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Little Roni Publishers The Otter Family Moves In Volume 1 The Adventures of Happy Valley Glen
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Texas Tech Press,U.S. Pedritos World
Book SynopsisMeet six-year-old Pedrito, who lives on a South Texas farm with his mother, father, and sister. The year is 1941, and except for a trip to the city of San Antonio, Pedrito's life is the farm and the school he attends. This title tells his story that presents a window on the lives and culture of a Mexican family living and working in South Texas.Trade ReviewPedrito's World, a memoir-based children's novel by Arturo O. Martinez, was a finalist in the 2008 Western Writers of America 2008 Spur Awards Competitions. The award ceremony was held in Scottsdale, Arizona on June 13. ""Set in 1941 in rural south Texas ... the stories that six-year-old Pedrito relates illuminate his family and world... Perhaps it is the author's background in journalism that enables him to tell tales of his childhood so vividly that readers will be moved, and not by sentimentality but through clean writing and well-chosen details that breathe life into the characters and give heft to the setting."" Carolyn Phelan, Booklist (from TechAnnounce 7/8/08)
£13.46
9:10 Publishing Letters to a Young Generation
Book Synopsis17 women share their experiences of growing up in the UK as a Black female. Heartfelt and honest, they offer words of wisdom and encouragement to the next generation..
£9.79
Sibylla Nash The Last Fairy Godmother
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Fame's Eternal Books, LLC Can Pink Elephants Fly
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