Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics
Holiday House Inc A Slip of a Girl
Book SynopsisA heart-wrenching novel in verse about a poor girl surviving the Irish Land Wars, by a two-time Newbery Honor-winning author.For Anna, the family farm has always been home... But now, things are changing. Anna''s mother has died, and her older siblings have emigrated, leaving Anna and her father to care for a young sister with special needs. And though their family has worked this land for years, they''re in danger of losing it as poor crop yields leave them without money to pay their rent. When a violent encounter with the Lord''s rent collector results in Anna and her father''s arrest, all seems lost. But Anna sees her chance and bolts from the jailhouse. On the run, Anna must rely on her own inner strength to protect her sister--and try to find a way to save her family. Written in verse, A Slip of a Girl is a poignant story of adversity, resilience, and self-determination b
£7.99
Holiday House Tornadoes Third Edition
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£16.14
Holiday House Banned Together
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£17.99
Worthy Publishing God Made You Special VeggieTales
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£7.59
Kregel Publications Andrea Carter and the Long Ride Home
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£10.78
Vida Publishers La Biblia Para Principiantes 100 Devocionales
Book Synopsis¡Acomódate para pasar un momento especial con Dios y con tu pequeñito! La Biblia para principiantes, 100 Devocionales para la hora de dormir, contiene devociones tiernas y significativas de manera divertida y fácil de entender para los niños pequeños, a fin de que puedas terminar el día asegurándoles el increíble amor de Dios por ellos.Este hermoso libro de historias bíblicas es un complemento acogedor y lleno de fe para cualquier rutina antes de acostarse. Con devocionales organizados por temas, incluyendo gratitud, valor, amistad, paz y más, resulta fácil encontrar el mensaje perfecto para cualquier cosa que esté en el corazón o la mente de un niño.La Biblia para principiantes, 100 Devocionales para la hora de dormir:Forma parte de la marca The Beginner''s Bible®, la marca de libros de historias bí
£12.06
Wisconsin Historical Society Press We Will Always Be Here
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£13.50
Tilbury House,U.S. The Great BannedBooks Bake Sale
Book SynopsisKanzi, the immigrant girl of Aya Khalil and Anait Semirdzhyan’s bestselling picture book The Arabic Quilt, has come to feel welcome in her American school—that is, until an entire shelf of books about immigrant kids and kids of color suddenly disappears from the school library.
£15.19
Children's Book Press (CA) The Storytellers Candle La Velita de Los Cuentos
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£999.99
Rainbow Morning Music Alt The Trouble with Ben Rainbow Morning Music
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£15.19
Little Press Emets Box
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£17.09
Teacher Created Materials, Inc U.S. Immigration Today
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£12.85
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Juliette Gordon Low
Book SynopsisHow did a woman with the desire to help others became the founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America?Born in 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, Juliette Gordon Low grew up having the finest clothes and education. She was expected to be a prim and proper lady, but Crazy Daisy--as she was nicknamed by her friends and family--preferred to climb trees, ride horses, and hike. She also tried to find ways to help people in need. She carried that caring spirit with her into adulthood and used it to develop the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912. Today, Juliette''s organization continues to empower young girls, improve their self-esteem, and provide them with lifelong skills and a community of sisterhood. Learn more about this strong-willed woman in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series!
£7.56
Baker & Taylor Books Hair She Wears
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Paw Prints Publishing Look Up
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£9.99
St Martin's Press 90 Miles to Havana
Book Synopsis90 Miles to Havana is a 2011 Pura Belpré Honor Book for Narrative and a 2011 Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year.When Julian''s parents make the heartbreaking decision to send him and his two brothers away from Cuba to Miami via the Pedro Pan operation, the boys are thrust into a new world where bullies run rampant and it''s not always clear how best to protect themselves.
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St Martin's Press Paper Wishes
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Tor Teen Each of Us a Desert
Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful coming-of-age fantasy novel about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where stories come to lifeXochitl is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking her troubled village''s stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the blessed stars above and enigmatic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty dunes. Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit. One night, Xo''s wish is grantedin the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the town''s murderous conqueror. But when the two set out on a magical journey across the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down. Fresh off of Anger Is a Gift''s smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical direction with their new YA novel, Each of Us a Desert.
£14.77
Roaring Brook Press We Wait for the Sun
Book SynopsisA beautiful and uplifting non-fiction picture book from Katie McCabe and trailblazing civil rights lawyer and activist Dovey Johnson Roundtree, We Wait for the Sun.In the hour before dawn, Dovey Mae and Grandma Rachel step into the cool, damp night on a secret mission: to find the sweetest, ripest blackberries that grow deep in the woods.But the nighttime holds a thousand soundsand a thousand shadowsand Dovey Mae is frightened of the dark. But with the fierce and fearless Grandma Rachel at her side, the woods turn magical, and berry picking becomes an enchanting adventure that ends with the beauty and power of the sunrise.A cherished memory from Dovey Johnson Roundtree's childhood, this magical experience speaks to the joy that pulsed through her life, even under the shadow of Jim Crow. With Grandma Rachel's lessons as her guiding light, Dovey Mae would go on to become a trailblazer of the civil rights movementfighting for justice and equality i
£16.14
Square Fish My Family Divided
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£11.15
Flatiron Books A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea Young Readers
Book SynopsisThe extraordinary true story of one teen refugee's quest to find a new lifenow adapted for young readersA Hope More Powerful Than the Sea tells the story of Doaa Al-Zamel, a Syrian girl whose life was upended in 2011 by her country's brutal civil war. She and her family escape to Egypt, but life soon quickly becomes dangerous for Syrians in that country. Doaa and her fiancé decide to flee to Europe to seek safety and an education, but four days after setting sail on a smuggler's dilapidated fishing vessel along with five hundred other refugees, their boat is struck and begins to sink...Doaa's eye-opening story, as told by Melissa Fleming, represents the millions of unheard voices of refugees who risk everything in a desperate search for a safe future.
£14.24
Henry Holt & Company Inc Laolaos Dumplings
Book SynopsisMillie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh ingredients from Chinatown. Chives from Auntie Lim, shrimp from Uncle Lee, and juicy, fragrant lychees that make their days together so sweet.As the seasons change, LaoLao feels more and more tired, too tired to make dumplings. But can Millie make them without LaoLao? And will her dumplings come out delicious, and make LaoLao happy, too?Full of humor, heart, and wholly original illustrations, this story is a timeless celebration of family, food, community, and the different ways we share love.
£16.14
St Martin's Press Me Moth
Book SynopsisFINALIST FOR THE 2021 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE''S LITERATUREA debut YA novel-in-verse by Amber McBride, Me (Moth) is about a teen girl who is grieving the deaths of her family, and a teen boy who crosses her path. Moth has lost her family in an accident. Though she lives with her aunt, she feels alone and uprooted.Until she meets Sani, a boy who is also searching for his roots. If he knows more about where he comes from, maybe he'll be able to understand his ongoing depression. And if Moth can help him feel grounded, then perhaps she too will discover the history she carries in her bones.Moth and Sani take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors. The way each moves forward is surprising, powerful, and unforgettable.Here is an exquisite and uplifting novel about identity, first love, and the ways that our memories and our roots steer us through the universe.
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Wednesday Books Within These Wicked Walls
Book SynopsisThe instant New York Times bestseller and Reese''s Book Club Fall 2021 YA Pick, now in paperback!Stunningly romantic, Lauren Blackwood''s heartstopping Ethiopian inspired Jane Eyre retelling, Within These Wicked Walls, ushers in an exciting and unforgettable fantasy voice.What the heart desires, the house destroys...Andromeda is a debteraan exorcist hired to cleanse households of the Evil Eye. She would be hired, that is, if her mentor hadn't thrown her out before she could earn her license. Now her only hope of steady work is to find a Patrona rich, well-connected individual who will vouch for her abilities.When a handsome young heir named Magnus Rochester reaches out to hire her, she takes the job without question. Never mind that he's rude and demanding and eccentric, that the contract comes with a number of outlandish rules and that almost a dozen debtera had quit before her. If Andromeda wants to e
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Roaring Brook Press Ojala supieras I Wish You Knew Spanish edition
Book SynopsisUn cuento oportuno y conmovedor sobre la incertidumbre que siente una joven cuando deportan a su padrey la empatía que crece cuando compartimos y nos escuchamos unos a los otros. Cuando el papá de Estrella tiene que irse porque no nació aquí como ella, Estrella lo extraña. Ella desea que la gente supiera como le afecta.En su casa. En la escuela. Siempre. Su escuela rodea un roble centenario, y ese árbol es el lugar perfecto para compartir. Algunos niños extrañan a su familia, algunos niños tienen hambre, algunos viven en refugios. Pero nadie está solo si otros están dispuestos a escuchar.Un cuento sobre la deportación, familias separadas, y la importancia de comunicad en momentos de incertidumbre.The Spanish edition of this heartfelt story that explores the aftermath of deportation, I Wish You Knew (Ojalá supieras).*A Chicago Public Library Best of the
£16.14
St Martin's Press Jane Against the World
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£14.85
HENRY HOLT V Is for Voting
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£9.49
Palgrave USA True or False
Book SynopsisIf I could pick one book to hand to every teenand adulton earth, this is the one. True or False is accessible, thorough, and searingly honest, and we desperately needed it. Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda A former CIA analyst unveils the true history of fake news and gives readers tips on how to avoid falling victim to it in this highly designed informative YA nonfiction title. Fake news is a term you've probably heard a lot in the last few years, but it's not a new phenomenon. From the ancient Egyptians to the French Revolution to Jack the Ripper and the founding fathers, fake news has been around as long as human civilization. But that doesn't mean that we should just give up on the idea of finding the truth.In True or False, former CIA analyst Cindy Otis will take readers through the history and impact of misinformation over the centuries, sharing stories from the past and insights that readers
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Square Fish Con Cuba en el bolsillo Cuba in my Pocket
Book SynopsisNo recuerdo. Cuéntamelo todo, Pepito. Cuéntame de Cuba.Cuando la fallida invasión de Bahía de Cochinos en 1961 solidifica el poder de Castro en Cuba, la familia de Cumba, de doce años, toma la difícil decisión de enviarlo solo a la Florida. Ante la idea de vivir en otro país por sí mismo, Cumba intenta recordar el sonido del clarinete de su padre, el olor del perfume de lavanda de su madre.La vida en Estados Unidos presenta toda una nueva serie de desafíos. Perdido en un mar de angloparlantes, Cumba tiene que navegar una nueva ciudad, una nueva escuela y una nueva libertad por su propia cuenta. Con cada día que pasa, Cumba se siente más confiado en su nuevo entorno, pero continúa preguntándose si su familia volverá a estar completa otra vez. O acaso sus familiares se mantendrán fuera de su alcance, a 90 millas, al otro lado del mar?
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Henry Holt & Company Mountain of Fire
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WW Norton & Co Accused My Story of Injustice
Book SynopsisLaunching a propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young woman shares her harrowing experience of being wrongly accused of terrorism.Trade Review"Bah writes with an honesty and urgency that will keep readers turning pages through this fast-paced story.... Eye-opening, thought-provoking history for every classroom and bookshelf." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"A searing and informative read." -- Book Riot
£12.34
WW Norton & Co Hurricane
Book SynopsisLaunching a propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young man shares how he combated Puerto Rico’s public health emergency after Hurricane Maria.Trade Review"Compellingly written with an emphasis on compassion, this entry in the I, Witness series is a fantastic way of connecting teens with activism and current events in a very real way. An exciting new #OwnVoices series." -- Booklist (starred review)
£12.34
WW Norton & Co Courage My Story of Persecution
Book SynopsisContinuing this propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young woman once persecuted by the Taliban shares her journey to becoming a community activist.
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WW Norton & Co Resistance My Story of Activism
Book SynopsisA young activist opens a window for young readers into his fight for equal education, racial justice, and economic equity.
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WW Norton & Co Accused
Book SynopsisLaunching a propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young woman shares her harrowing experience of being wrongly accused of terrorism.
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WW Norton & Co Hurricane My Story of Resilience
Book SynopsisLaunching a propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young man shares how he combated Puerto Rico’s public health emergency after Hurricane Maria.
£8.38
WW Norton & Co Courage
Book SynopsisContinuing this propulsive middle grade nonfiction series, a young woman once persecuted by the Taliban shares her journey to becoming a community activist.
£8.33
WW Norton & Co Vision My Story of Strength
Book SynopsisA young activist opens a window into her journey to become a professional musician and leader for the disabled community.
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WW Norton & Co Resistance My Story of Activism
Book SynopsisA young activist opens a window for young readers into his fight for equal education, racial justice, and economic equity.
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WW Norton & Co Hurac225n Mi historia de resiliencia
Book SynopsisIn this Spanish-language edition of Hurricane, a young activist shares how he combated a public health emergency after Hurricane Maria.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Inexplicable Logic of My Life
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Vote
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£10.79
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company It Aint So Awful Falafel
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Out Now
Book SynopsisQUEER WE GO AGAIN!Fans of Becky Albertelli, Adam Silvera and Nina LaCour will eat up this delicious anthology of romantic and adventurous contemporary and speculative stories featuring LGBTQ+ teens. A follow-up to the critically acclaimed All Out anthology, Out Now features seventeen new short stories from amazing queer YA authors. Vampires crash promaliens run from the governmenta president's daughter comes into her owna true romantic tries to soften the heart of a cynical social media influencera selkie and the sea call out to a lost soul. Teapots and barbershopsskateboards and VW vansStreet Fighter and Ares's sword: Out Now has a story for every reader and surprises with each turn of the page!This essential and beautifully written modern-day collection features an intersectional and inclusive slate of authors and stories. With original stories from:Fox BenwellTanya BotejuKate HartKosoko JacksonWill KostakisCB LeeKatherine LockeSaundra MitchellHillary MonahanCandice MontgomeryMar
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Inkyard Press A Love Hate Thing Inkyard Press Harlequin Teen
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Inkyard Press Come on in
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The NotSoUniform Life of HollyMei
Book SynopsisI can't wait for readers to explore Hong Kong with Holly-Mei. I have no doubt they will love both as much as I did. Erin Entrada Kelly, 2018 Newbery Medalist and 2021 Newbery HonoreePacked with humor and heart, this debut middle grade series follows a girl finding her place in a brand-new world of private school and frenemies when her family moves to Hong Kong. Holly-Mei Jones couldn't be more excited about moving to Hong Kong for her mother's job. Her new school is right on the beach and her family's apartment is beyond beautiful. Everything is going to be perfect . . . right?Maybe not. It feels like everywhere she turns, there are new rules to follow and expectations to meet. On top of that, the most popular girl in her grade is quickly becoming a frenemy. And without the guidance of her loving Ah-ma, who stayed behind in Toronto, Holly-Mei just can't seem to get it right. It will take all of Holly-Mei's determination and sparkle (and maybe even a tiny bit of stubbornness) to get tTrade ReviewRed Dot Book Award (Winner)"I can't wait for readers to explore Hong Kong with Holly-Mei. I have no doubt they will love both as much as I did." —Erin Entrada Kelly, 2018 Newbery Medalist and 2021 Newbery Honoree"Unique and universal all at once, Holly-Mei’s story of moving to a high-pressure world of glitz and wealth will have readers turning pages—and thinking about their own friendships that might need mending." —Kate Messner, author of Breakout and Chirp"In The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei, Christina Matula shines a light on the challenges and triumphs of middle school life for diaspora children. Readers will root for the lovable Holly-Mei as she navigates a new life in Hong Kong, forging friendships and exploring all the wonders of Chinese culture. A charming, truthful, and heartfelt middle grade debut—I can’t wait for readers to meet Holly-Mei!" —Katie Zhao, author of The Dragon Warrior series and Last Gamer Standing"From the very first line I felt as if Holly-Mei was taking me by the hand and pulling me into her story." —Lauren Child, author and illustrator of the Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean series"Absolutely enchanting." —Buzzfeed"Life upheaval offers a tween lessons on socialization in this story of personal growth." —Kirkus Reviews"A whirlwind of new experiences... The fusion of Mean Girls and a kid's version of Crazy Rich Asians will have readers returning." —Booklist"A sweet coming-of-age novel that explores culture and friendship with an authentic character sure to engage middle grade readers." —SLJ
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Inkyard Press Dear Haiti Love Alaine
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