The Boy with the Butterfl y Mind
Author Victoria Williamson Floris Books (Kelpies)
£9.99 Hardback 9781782506003
The uplifting and moving story of a schoolboy living with ADHD. (A tale of acceptance, blended families and discovering that, in the end, being yourself is more than enough.) (ADHD, BAME, blended families)
The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow Author Emily Ilett Floris Books (Kelpies)
£6.99 Paperback 9781782506072
A lyrical, immersive tale of sisterhood, bravery, the eff ect of mental health issues and being strong enough to ask for help when we really need it. (BAME, mental health)
The Legend of the First Unicorn
Author Lari Don
Illustrator Nataša Ilinčić Floris Books (Kelpies)
£7.99 Paperback 9781782506270 A captivating, beautifully illustrated story of the fi rst unicorn, fi lled with magic, love and folklore charm.
Wake Up, Let’s Play! Author Marit Törnqvist Illustrator Marit Törnqvist Floris Books
£7.99 Board 9781782506263 A gorgeously detailed board book with diverse representation that encourages young children to explore the endless possibilities of imaginative play. (BAME)
Gollancz
A Wizard of Earthsea Author Ursula K. Le Guin Gollancz £14.99 Hardback 9781473223561
Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, was called Sparrowhawk in his reckless youth. Hungry for power, Sparrowhawk unwittingly loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of his testing, how he mastered the words of power, tamed a dragon, and crossed death’s threshold to restore the balance. (Race.)
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
Author Hank Green Trapeze
£7.99 Paperback 9781473224209
A cinematic tale about a young woman who becomes an overnight celebrity before realizing she’s part of something bigger, and stranger, than anyone could have possibly imagined . . . (LGBTQ)
Tehanu
Author Ursula K. Le Guin Gollancz
£14.99 Hardback 9781473223592
Since their adventure, Tenar has embraced an ordinary life, while Ged mourns the powers lost to him through no choice of his own. Now the two must join forces again and help another in need – the physically, emotionally scarred child whose own destiny has yet to be revealed . . . (Race)
The Caged Queen Author Kristen Ciccarelli Gollancz
£8.99 Paperback 9781473218178
Essie and Roa were born with a bond so strong it forged them together forever. It was a magic they cherished – until a terrible accident took Essie’s life, trapping her soul in this world. Roa now has a chance to fi x everything – all she has to do is kill a king. (Race)
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The Everlasting Rose Author Ursula K. Le Guin Gollancz
£7.99 Paperback 9781473224001
Camellia and her Belle sisters are on the run, having discovered a terrible secret about the queen. The queen is doing everything to turn the people against them, but Camellia is determined to stand up for what is right. Welcome to a world where beauty is only ever skin deep. (Race)
The Farthest Shore Author Ursula K. Le Guin Gollancz
£14.99 Hardback 9781473223585
Darkness threatens to overtake Earthsea: the world and its wizards are losing their magic. Despite his age, Ged Sparrowhawk – Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord – embarks on a daring, treacherous journey, accompanied by Enlad’s young Prince Arren, to discover the reasons behind this devastating pattern of loss. (Race)
The Girl King Author Mimi Yu Gollancz
£7.99 Paperback 9781473223127
A girl king without a crown; a boy wolf without a pack; a new Empress without control: their paths will clash in this sweeping YA fantasy of privilege, power and the weight of history. (Race)
The Sky Weaver Author Kristen Ciccarelli Gollancz
£12.99 Paperback 9781473218192
Sworn enemies Safi re and Eris fi nd themselves on a mission: to fi nd Asha, the last Namsara. From the port of Darmoor to the fabled faraway Sky Isles, their stories thread tightly together as they discover the fate they’re hurtling towards may just be a shared one. In this world, and the
next. (Race)
The Tombs of Atuan Author Ursula K. Le Guin Gollancz
£14.99 Hardback 9781473223578
Tenar is known only as Arha, the Eaten One, and guards the shadowy, labyrinthine Tombs of Atuan. Then a wizard, Ged Sparrowhawk, comes to steal the Tombs’ greatest treasure, and brings tales of a world Tenar has never known. Will she risk everything to escape from the darkness of her domain? (Race)
Hachette Children’s Group
Planet Omar: Trouble Magnet Author Zanib Mian
Illustrator Nasaya Mafaridik Hodder Children’s Books £6.99 Paperback 9781444951226
Omar and his family have just moved, and he is NOT excited about starting at a new school. When Omar makes a new best friend, things start looking up. That is, until the class bully, Daniel makes every day a nightmare! Luckily, Omar’s enormous imagination and goofy family help him get through life’s ups and downs. (Muslim protagonist and a British Muslim author. Originally won Little Rebels Award when published independently as ‘The Muslims’)
Isles of Storm and Sorrow: Viper
Author Bex Hogan Orion Children’s Books £7.99 Paperback 9781510105836
Marianne has been training to be the Viper for her entire life – to serve and protect the King and the citizens of The Twelve Isles - but to become the Viper and protect the islands she loves she must fi nd the strength to defeat her father. (Female empowerment, POC main character, with supporting LGBTQ+ characters)
Amazing
Author Steve Antony Hodder Children’s Books
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£6.99 Paperback 9781444944716
A little boy and his pet dragon are the very best of friends. They laugh, they sing, they dance, they snooze. They are both amazing - just like every- one else! (Protagonist uses a wheelchair. Story celebrates diversity, friendship and acceptance.)
Becoming Dinah Author Kit de Waal Orion Children’s Books £7.99 Paperback 9781510105706
Kit de Waal responds to classic Moby Dick by tearing the power away from obsessive Captain Ahab and giving it to a teenage girl. (Self-discovery, identity, female empowerment, written by a mixed-race, working class British author of Irish and Caribbean descent.)
Can Everyone Please Calm Down?
Author Mae Martin Wren & Rook
£9.99 Paperback 9781526361653
Comedian Mae Martin investigates in this hilarious and intelligent guide to 21st century sexuality. Covering everything from the pros and cons of labels, to coming out and the joys of sexual fl uidity, Mae ponders all the stuff we get hung up about – and then a bit more. (DemystifIes sexuality, gender identity; relationships written by a queer writer.)
Contender: The Chosen Author Taran Matharu Hodder Children’s Books £12.99 Hardback 9781444938937
In a world far from our own, where enemies come in many forms, the ultimate battle is about to begin… (Taran is a British author of Brazilian and South Asian descent.)
Every Child a Song Author Nicola Davies Illustrator Marc Martin Wren & Rook
£12.99 9781526361417
Nicola introduces young readers to the universal rights that every child is entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The issues of child labour, exploitation and war are sensitively introduced to emphasise that we all must play our part in championing children’s rights and off ering support to those who need it most. (International look at children’s rights, exploring global issues faced by children, encouraging compassion and empathy).
From Prejudice to Pride Author Amy Lamé Wayland
£9.99 978152630191
From Prejudice to Pride looks at the rise and achievements of the LGBTQ+ movement and the diff erent communities, pioneers and stories of heartbreak and courage that have marched alongside it. (LGBTQ+ history written by a gay author)
Happy To be Me Emma Dodd Orchard Books £6.99 9781408355701
A fun-fi lled, rhyming book celebrating bodies of all kinds, from Emma Dodd, the bestselling author-illustrator of Forever and Sometimes. (Body positivity, self worth, promoting empathy and tolerance)
Heartstopper Vol 2
Author/illustrator Alice Oseman Hodder Children’s Books £10.99 9781444951400
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. An LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the second volume of HEARTSTOPPER. (LGBT+ storyline)
Heartstopper Vol 3
Author/illustrator Alice Oseman Hodder Children’s Books £10.99 9781444952773
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. An LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the third volume of HEARTSTOPPER. (LGBT+ storyline)
How Big is Our Baby? Author Smriti Prasadam-Halls Illustrator Britta Teckentrup Wren & Rook
£6.99 275x250 9781526360403
With a month-by-month approach that com- pares the size of the growing baby to something familiar to the young reader, such as a speck of sand at the seaside or an egg, readers also fi nd out about how Baby is developing, from when the heart might fi rst beat to when they’ll be able to feel it kick. (South Indian author raised in Britain, German illustrator)
Meat Market Author Juno Dawson Quercus Children’s Books £7.99 Paperback 9781786540386
Jana Novak is catapulted to superstardom when she’s scouted by a model agency. But the fash- ion industry is as grimy as it is glamorous, and there are predators at every turn. (Body image, consent. Juno Dawson author and trans activist)
My Monster and Me Author Nadiya Hussain Illustrator Ella Bailey Hodder Children’s Books £12.99 9781444946437
A touching story about a little boy whose worry monster follows him everywhere he goes. It’s there when he gets dressed, when he wants to play with his toys, and even when his friends come over to visit. How can he escape his worries? (Mental health awareness, written by a British-Bangladeshi author)
My Pet Star
Author Corrinne Averiss Illustrator Rosalind Beardshaw Orchard Books £6.99 9781408353660
When a little girl fi nds a lost star, she takes it home and cares for it, just like a beloved pet. She reads it stories, makes it special snacks and tucks it into bed at night. The more she cares for the star, the brighter it glows. Until, one day, it’s time to let go ... (Kindness, and compassion to others. Protagonist is a person of colour)
Planet Omar: Unexpected Super Spy
Author Zanib Mian Illustrator Nasaya Mafaridik
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