Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics
Nomad Press Feminism: The March Toward Equal Rights for Women
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£17.05
Nomad Press Gender Identity: Beyond Pronouns and Bathrooms
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£17.05
Lee & Low Books Armando and the Blue Tarp School
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£11.35
Lee & Low Books Seaside Dream
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£11.95
Lee & Low Books The Can Man
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£999.99
Lee & Low Books Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words
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£11.35
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Counting Kindness: Ten Ways to Welcome Refugee
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£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. La casa de algún día
Book SynopsisEsta nueva edición en español cuenta la historia de un niño que organiza a los vecinos de su comunidad para trabajar de voluntarios para reparar la casa de una amiga suya que es anciana.Wilson sueña con todas las reparaciones que hay que hacerle a la casa de su amiga Gigi para que la anciana viva más cómodamente. Wilson les presenta su idea a varios miembros de su comunidad, entre ellos el bibliotecario, el heladero y el maestro. Finalmente, la casa de Gigi es seleccionada para participar en un proyecto de renovación de la comunidad, y todo el vecindario se junta para llevar a cabo un generoso acto de servicio comunitario. A new Spanish edition: a boy organizes neighbors in his community to volunteer to fix up his elderly friend''s home.Wilson dreams about all the repairs he would like to make to his neighbor Gigi''s house so that his elderly friend will be more comfortable. After Wilson discusses his plans with several members of his community (including a librarian, mail carrier, and teacher), Gigi''s house is selected for a community renovation project, and the whole neighborhood comes together in a selfless act of community service.
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. A contar amabilidad / Counting Kindness: Diez
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£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Mil mariposas blancas
Book SynopsisUn querido libro ilustrado está ahora disponible en español! Como si empezar a vivir en los Estados Unidos no fuera bastante difícil, Isabella se encuentra con que su primer día de clases se cancela debido a una nevada!A beloved picture book now in Spanish! As if being new to the United States wasn''t hard enough, Isabella''s first day of school is canceled due to snow.Un querido libro ilustrado está ahora disponible en español! Isabella acaba de llegar de Colombia con su mamá y su abuela. Extraña a Papá, que aún está en Sudamérica. En su primer día de escuela espera hacer nuevos amigos, pero ese día se cancelan las clases debido a una gran nevada. Isabella extraña su cálida y verde Colombia más que nunca. Pero pronto conoce a Katie y se da cuenta de que hacer nuevos amigos en el frío es más fácil de lo que creía.Isabella has recently arrived from Colombia with her mother and abuela. She misses Papa, who is still in South America. It''s her first day of school, her make-new-friends day, but when classes are canceled because of too much snow, Isabella misses warm green Colombia more than ever. Then Isabella meets Katie and finds out that making friends in the cold is easier than she thought.
£15.29
Roaring Brook Press Woke Baby
Book SynopsisWoke babies are up early. Woke babies raise their fists in the air. Woke babies cry out for justice. Woke babies grow up to change the world. This lyrical and empowering book is both a celebration of what it means to be a baby and what it means to be woke. With bright, playful art, Woke Baby is an anthem of hope in a world where the only limit to a skyscraper is more blue.
£16.14
Creative Paperbacks Dalai Lama
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Gautama Buddha
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Mahatma Gandhi
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Martin Luther King Jr.
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Mother Teresa
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Nelson Mandela
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£13.49
Astra Publishing House Heck Superhero
Book SynopsisHeck is used to getting by on his own; his mother is unreliable, at best. But even a boy with a rich imagination is going to have a tough time managing when he and his mother find themselves without a home. It's a good thing Heck has wit, strength, and a lot of optimism.
£8.25
Calkins Creek Books Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson
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£17.99
Astra Publishing House Jacob Riis's Camera: Bringing Light to Tenement
Book SynopsisThis revealing biography of a pioneering photojournalist and social reformer Jacob Riis shows how he brought to light one of the worst social justice issues plaguing New York City in the late 1800s--the tenement housing crisis--using newly invented flash photography. Jacob Riis was familiar with poverty. He did his best to combat it in his hometown of Ribe, Denmark, and he experienced it when he immigrated to the United States in 1870. Jobs for immigrants were hard to get and keep, and Jacob often found himself penniless, sleeping on the streets or in filthy homeless shelters. When he became a journalist, Jacob couldn't stop seeing the poverty in the city around him. He began to photograph overcrowded tenement buildings and their impoverished residents, using newly developed flash powder to illuminate the constantly dark rooms to expose the unacceptable conditions. His photographs inspired the people of New York to take action. Gary Kelley's detailed illustrations perfectly accompany Alexis O'Neill's engaging text in this STEAM title for young readers.Trade Review"In 1870, Danish-born Jacob Riis immigrated to the United States, where... he witnessed the horrendous living conditions of New York City's poorest immigrants. (H)e took photographs and gave lectures accompanied by life-size reproductions of those photos to any group that would listen. O'Neill... presents his biography in clear, direct language that conveys the facts of his life along with the essence of his nature. Kelley's ink-and-pastel illustrations in muted tones capture the gray dreariness of the scenes as well as dark shadows of interpretations of the photos. A thoughtful, well-researched homage to an almost forgotten hero." --Kirkus Reviews "In this picture-book biography, O'Neill's vivid narration and Kelley's aptly dark-hued illustrations combine to introduce readers to (Jacob Riis, a) social justice advocate. Riis...(wrote) about the poverty immigrants faced and the harsh living conditions in the city's tenement buildings. His writing made little difference, however, until he also captured the truth with photography. O'Neill highlights the positive impact his images made, including on a young Teddy Roosevelt, who used his power to make changes. An author's note, a time line, annotated examples of Riis' photos, and other back matter provide a broader perspective of Riis' accomplishments and the power of media to transform lives." --Booklist "The compelling activism of Jacob Riis animates this beautifully illustrated picture book biography. O'Neill pulls Riis's life as a U.S. immigrant from Denmark into sharp focus, using vignettes to demonstrate how his experiences amplified his activism. Riis was outraged by the state of New York City's tenements and slums but was unable to effect change until he hit upon the idea of using flash photography to capture images of the decrepit buildings and their occupants. Kelley's expressive illustrations, created using etching ink and pastel, mix human touch and snapshot sensibility, and give a nod to Riis's photos." --Publishers Weekly "When he was 21, [Jacob] Riis immigrated to the United States. As an immigrant in 19th-century New York, he learned firsthand how hard life was for the city's poor. Determined to help, he became a crime reporter and eventually a documentary photographer, writing books and lecturing to encourage change with his powerful images of tenement dwellers. Kelley's atmospheric illustrations portray the dark and dirty tenements of Riis's work while still balancing light and warmth. O'Neill's text is thorough and informative. (T)he author skillfully creates a fascinating biography of a man who contributed significantly to social reform. A nice addition to biography collections." --School Library Journal
£16.14
Loqueleo Quien Es Malala Yousafzai?
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£999.99
Loqueleo Quien Fue Nelson Mandela?
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£999.99
Loqueleo Quien Fue Rosa Parks?
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£999.99
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Voices Are Not for Yelling / La Voz No Es Para
Book SynopsisThe toddler years are full of growth and smiles-but also tantrums. Toddlers don't yet have the words to express strong feelings, and they're still learning social skills. This bilingual English-Spanish board book helps little ones understand why it's better to use an indoor voice and how to calm down and ask for help. Includes tips f
£9.99
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Simple Acts: The Busy Teen's Guide to Making a
Book SynopsisSimple and actionable tools to help busy young people make a difference in the world.Young people can make a difference in the world no matter how busy they are. Simple Acts shows them how, with easy and practical tips, activities, and resources that will inspire teens to add intentional acts of kindness and service to their everyday lives. Simple Acts equips tween and teens with the hands-on tools and know-how they need to make small but meaningful change, such as: honoring happy occasions by giving back raising money and awareness for the causes they care about harnessing the power of social media to spread positive messagesA passionate advocate for family and youth service, Natalie Silverstein, MPH, wrote Simple Acts to inspire a more realistic approach to service for young people, a more organic way to make the world a better place: one simple act at a time.
£15.29
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Lulu and the Hunger Monster/Lulu Y El Monstruo
Book SynopsisAward-winning Lulu and the Hunger Monster is also available as a bilingual book in Spanish and English. When Lulu s mother s van breaks down, money for food becomes tight and the Hunger Monster comes into their lives. Only visible to Lulu, Hunger Monster is a troublemaker who makes it hard for her to concentrate in school. How will Lulu help her mom and defeat the Monster when Lulu has promised never to speak the monster s name to anyone? This realistic and hopeful book in Spanish and English builds awareness of the issue of childhood hunger, increases empathy for people who are food insecure, and demonstrates how anyone can help end hunger. Lulu and the Hunger Monster /Lul y el Monstruo del Hambre empowers children to destigmatize the issue of hunger before the feeling turns into shame. The author combines years of experience fighting hunger as a food bank CEO with an MFA in writing for young children to craft an honest story of how poverty and food insecurity can affect adults and their children. Lulu s story addresses the effects of hunger on learning and can be used in group settings to address social justice issues in an accessible and encouraging way.
£15.19
Triumph Books Wataru Misaka: Basketball's Barrier Breaker
Book SynopsisThis dynamic picture book biography introduces readers of all ages to Wataru Misaka, the first non-white athlete to play in the NBA Wataru "Wat" Misaka, a Japanese American boy born to immigrant parents, liked to play basketball under the glow of stars and a small street lamp in Ogden, Utah. America was home to Wat, but with the onset of World War II, many people thought he didn't belong. "Go home!" they would shout as he dribbled the ball down the hardwood court, but Wat continued on his chosen path, winning state tournaments in high school, becoming a national champion with the University of Utah, and even serving in the U.S. Army. The New York Knicks took notice, and in 1947, Wat became the first person of color to play in the NBA.During a time when nearly all of America mistrusted and mistreated Japanese Americans, Wataru Misaka embodied courage and strength, pursuing the game he loved and becoming a symbol of hope for Japanese Americans sent to incarceration camps. Lost in the annals of history for too long, this remarkable story of identity, belonging, and following one's own path is now illuminated through lyrical text and vivid illustrations.
£16.10
Mascot Kids Hope and Freckles: Learning to Live in a New Land
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£18.95
Rockridge Press The History of the Civil Rights Movement: A
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£9.50
Rockridge Press The History of the Civil Rights Movement: A
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£11.39
Rockridge Press The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Biography
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£10.99
Rockridge Press The Story of Harriet Tubman: A Biography Book for
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£10.99
Rockridge Press The Story of John Lewis: A Biography Book for
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£10.99
Lee & Low Books Calling the Water Drum
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£10.95
Vintage Espanol Le dicen Fregona: Poemas de un chavo de la
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£11.66
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC Ella persistió: Malala Yousafzai / She Persisted:
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£9.45
Vintage Espanol Los sueños descalzos de Petra Luna / Barefoot
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£11.66
Erewhon Books Rise of the Red Hand, Volume 1
Book SynopsisA rare, searing portrayal of the future of climate change in South Asia. A streetrat turned revolutionary and the disillusioned hacker son of a politician try to take down a ruthlessly technocratic government that sacrifices its poorest citizens to build its utopia. The South Asian Province is split in two. Uplanders lead luxurious lives inside a climate-controlled biodome, dependent on technology and gene therapy to keep them healthy and youthful forever. Outside, the poor and forgotten scrape by with discarded black-market robotics, a society of poverty-stricken cyborgs struggling to survive in slums threatened by rising sea levels, unbreathable air, and deadly superbugs. Ashiva works for the Red Hand, an underground network of revolutionaries fighting the government, which is run by a merciless computer algorithm that dictates every citizen's fate. She's a smuggler with the best robotic arm and cybernetic enhancements the slums can offer, and her cargo includes the most vulnerable of the city's abandoned children. When Ashiva crosses paths with the brilliant hacker Riz-Ali, a privileged Uplander who finds himself embroiled in the Red Hand's dangerous activities, they uncover a horrifying conspiracy that the government will do anything to bury. From armed guardians kidnapping children to massive robots flattening the slums, to a pandemic that threatens to sweep through the city like wildfire, Ashiva and Riz-Ali will have to put aside their differences in order to fight the system and save the communities they love from destruction.Trade Review"Chadha's prose is equally gorgeous and precise, and always full of energy and movement." -- John Vernon "Elegant prose and deft cultural insight." -- Debra Ginsberg "Her talent is evident on every page." -- Greg Ames
£14.24
Erewhon Books Rise Of The Red Hand
Book Synopsis“Steeped in elements from real-life South Asian cultures, the worldbuilding is original and intriguing, incorporating dystopian and utopian elements along with current hot issues such as societal inequities, digital surveillance, and technology’s impact on humanity. . . . [A] strong and intricate story.” —Kirkus ReviewsThis 2022 Colorado Book Award Winner is a rare, searing portrayal of the future of climate change in South Asia. A streetrat turned revolutionary and the disillusioned hacker son of a politician try to take down a ruthlessly technocratic government that sacrifices its poorest citizens to build its utopia.The South Asian Province is split in two. Uplanders live in a luxurious, climate-controlled biodome, healthy and artificially youthful forever. Outside, the poor and forgotten scrape by with black-market robotics, in slums threatened by rising sea levels, unbreathable air, and deadly superbugs.Ashiva works for the Red Hand, an underground network of revolutionaries fighting the government, which is run by a merciless computer algorithm. As a smuggler with the best robotic arm and cybernetic enhancements the slums can offer, her cargo includes the city’s most vulnerable abandoned children.When the brilliant Uplander hacker Riz-Ali stumbles into the Red Hand’s dangerous activities, he and Ashiva uncover a horrifying conspiracy that the government will do anything to bury. As armed guardians kidnap children, massive robots flatten the slums, and a pandemic threatens to decimate the city, Ashiva and Riz must put aside their differences to fight the system and save the communities they love.Trade Review“Steeped in elements from real-life South Asian cultures, the worldbuilding is original and intriguing, incorporating dystopian and utopian elements along with current hot issues such as societal inequities, digital surveillance, and technology’s impact on humanity. . . . [A] strong and intricate story.” —Kirkus Reviews “Olivia Chadha’s heartfelt, adroit, brisk and thoughtful debut novel proves that everything old is new again. . . . Rise of the Red Hand proves itself willing to shatter daringly all its initial assumptions and verities, putting its cast through life-altering fires, in order to create new forms of beauty and hope and possible salvation.” —Locus Magazine“Rise of the Red Hand mixes the best of cyberpunk and anime with a tale of family and revolution to create something completely unique--intimate yet action-packed, touching yet thrilling. Olivia Chadha delivers as much action as she does heart, all with a healthy dose of mecha. It kicks ass.” —Mike Chen, author of Here and Now and Then“A captivating sci-fi debut that masterfully weaves in commentary on climate change, technology, and class inequality. Rise of the Red Hand delivers on its promise of an action-packed story of rebellion and resistance, and you'll be rooting for the badass revolutionary hero, Ashiva—a girl with teeth, and a metal fist.” —Farah Naz Rishi, author of I Hope You Get This Message“An exhilarating and relevant story that gives voice to those often unheard and sticks with you long after that last page.” —Alechia Dow, author of The Sound of Stars“Innovative, smartly written, and harrowingly relevant.” —Julia Ember, author of The Seafarer's Kiss“It's everything I want in a cyberpunk story: devastating political and existential stakes, a surging pace, and profoundly rad cybernetics.” —H. A. Clarke, author of The Scapegracers“This is speculative fiction as we rarely see it—with the global south speaking up in a powerful and compellingly imagined near future. Rise of the Red Hand explores the most urgent issues of our time, the soullessness of technology and the gap between rich and poor, with non-stop action propelled by a sharp young cast. More brilliant speculative fiction like this, please!” —Ausma Zehanat Khan, author of The Bloodprint“Fun, exciting, thoughtful, and very hard to put down. If you're looking for a story about resistance and family set against a world that blends the best of cyberpunk and anime, this book is for you.” —Mary Kenney, author of Gamer Girls
£11.35
Page Street Publishing Co. Piano Wants to Play
Book SynopsisPiano and Amy share a special bond. Piano loves to play music with Amy. And Amy loves Piano, too. Play me, Amy! Play me! Piano calls. And they do. Every day they play and practice, testing notes and strengthening fingers. From notes to scales to warm, rippling melodies, together they make a joyful noise. Making beautiful music takes time, and as Amy grows she has less time to play with Piano, until one day, she disappears entirely, leaving Piano abandoned and lonely. Longing to sing but growing less hopeful for Amy's return, Piano fears the worst when moved to a strange new home. But this new home, Piano finds, is a school, and Amy is now a music teacher. Following a surprise reunion that is sure to delight young readers, they share the joy of music with the next generation. With its portrayal of the lasting connection between instrument and musician, this heartfelt story will bring joy to the huge audience of young piano players and all who have known the up
£15.19
Focus on the Family Publishing Easy Target
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£13.29
Focus on the Family Publishing Heart of Belonging
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£12.59
Levine Querido Last Flight
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£13.99
Levine Querido Blablablá: (Gibberish Spanish Edition)
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£15.29
Levine Querido Freedom! the Story of the Black Panther Party
Book SynopsisBooklist Editors’ Choice WINNER of the Russell Freedman Award for Non-Fiction for a Better World WINNER – International Literacy Association (ILA) – Young Adult Nonfiction HONOR – 2023 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights Top 10 – In the Margins Book Award Editor’s Choice - Booklist Knowledge is power. The secret is this. Knowledge, applied at the right time and place, is more than power. It’s magic. That’s what the Black Panther Party did. They called up this magic and launched a revolution. In the beginning, it was a story like any other. It could have been yours and it could have been mine. But once it got going, it became more than any one person could have imagined. This is the story of Huey and Bobby. Eldridge and Kathleen. Elaine and Fred and Ericka. This is the story of the committed party members. Their supporters and allies. The Free Breakfast Program and the Ten Point Program. It’s about Black nationalism, Black radicalism, about Black people in America. From the authors of the acclaimed book, Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party, and introducing new talent Jetta Grace Martin, comes the story of the Panthers for younger readers—meticulously researched, thrillingly told, and filled with incredible photographs throughout.P R A I S E ★ “A passionate, honest, and intimate look into an important time in civil rights history.”—Booklist (starred) ★ “Impeccable writing and stellar design make this title highly recommended.”—School Library Journal (starred) “Detailed, thoroughly researched...A valuable addition to the history of African American resistance.”—Kirkus
£12.43
Rockridge Press The Story of Fred Rogers: A Biography Book for
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£8.81
Rockridge Press The Story of Gandhi: A Biography Book for New
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£8.84
Rockridge Press The Story of Ruby Bridges: A Biography Book for
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£8.86
