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Forbidden is a heartbreaking short story set in India. Written by Anjali Tiwari, who is aged 16 at the time of publishing, Forbidden was one of four winners of Pop Up's 10th Birthday Writing Competition. This beautiful book features eleven pages of original artwork by illustrator Danica Da Silva Pereira. For young readers age 10 and up.

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Written by debut author Eleanor Cullen and brilliantly illustrated by David Roberts, A Match for A Mermaid is a genre-busting fable about defying convention and same-sex union. For young readers age 5 and up.

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Written by Philip Ardagh, Mistaken for a Bear is a true story about mistaken identities, brought vividly to life by debut illustrator Jamie Beard’s richly atmospheric depictions of a grimy Victorian London. For young readers age 9 and up.

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Debut writer Avital Balwit's That Thing suggests that our indifference to other animals also reflects how we sometimes treat each other. Illustrator Alexis Deacon’s watercolour washes and exquisite octopi animate this brilliant short story. That Thing was one of four winners of Pop Up's 10th Birthday Writing Competition. For young readers age 10 and up.

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Writer Marcus Sedgwick’s short story uses the past to illustrate how humanity is once again at a pivotal moment in time. Is now the time for a revolution? And what part will you play in making change? Features artwork by debut illustrator Daniel Ido. For young readers age 10 and up.

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A sea-born creature, who never quite belongs, discovers who she really is, in this powerful illustrated song about metamorphosis and finding your true home. Writer Jay Hulme's 'little epic poem' is a tender and uplifting parable about the transgender experience, with breathtaking illustrations by Iranian-British illustrator Sahar Haghgoo. For young readers age 5 and up. Here Be Monsters is part of the 10 Stories to Make a Difference collection: ten original illustrated stories for young readers, all inspired by the theme of Difference. The collection features a mix of well-known and emerging writers and illustrators, giving a platform to untold stories and diverse new voices. Proceeds from sales supports Pop Up’s work in deprived schools, marginalised communities, and with talented aspiring and emerging writers and illustrators.

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Written by debut author Krista M. Lambert and magnificently illustrated by former Waterstones Children's Laureate Chris Riddell, Indigo Takes Flight is a deeply moving parable about the inner conflict involved in coming out as LGBTQ+ to family and friends. For young readers age 7 and up.

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In Her Element’s deep-dive into Sophie's world offers a rare opportunity for young readers to see through the eyes of a main character with cerebral palsy. Written by Jamila Gavin, this groundbreaking story is awash with magic realism, beautifully rendered in watercolour by emerging illustrator Jacinta Read. For readers age 10 and up.

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Writer Laura Dockrill's rhyming poem is a bold, brave shout-out for all those children who feel they don't fit in - offering reassurance that it's difference, not sameness, that makes us magnificent. Debut illustrator Ria Dastidar’s collaged illustrations are a riot of colour on every single page. For young readers age 5 and up.

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