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side? Perhaps you’ll fi nd something you never expected. Such as friendship. (Translation)
Shadow
Author Lucy Christopher Illustrator Anastasia Suvorova Lantana Publishing
£11.99 Hardback 9781911373834 In our old house, Ma told me there was nothing to be scared of. She said there were no dark places at all. But, in the new house, under my new bed, THAT’s where I found Shadow. (Mental health (depression), single-parent family)
Sing to the Moon
Author Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl Illustrator Sandra van Doorn Lantana Publishing
£7.99 Paperback 9781911373407
Old Man of the Sea Author Stella Elia
Illustrator Weberson Santiago Lantana Publishing
£11.99 Hardback 9781911373544
Every Sunday, I visited my grandpa. Some days he wanted to talk, and other days we sat in silence. But, one day, he began telling me stories about his life at sea. And that’s when I learned who my grandpa really was… (Race)
I Am Brown
Author Ashok Banker Illustrator Sandhya Prabat Lantana Publishing
£11.99 Hardback 9781911373940
I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. I am brown. I am amazing. I am you. (Race)
Kaya’s Heart Song Author Diwa Tharan Sanders Illustrator Nerina Canzi Lantana Publishing
£7.99 Paperback 9781911373070
Kaya is looking for her heart song – the song that happy hearts sing. Her search takes her on a journey deep inside the jungle where a broken- down carousel waits for a very special song to make it turn again… (Race)
Maisie’s Scrapbook Author Samuel Narh Illustrator Jo Loring-Fisher Lantana Publishing
£7.99 Paperback 9781911373582 As the seasons turn, Maisie rides her bull in and out of Dada’s tall tales. Her Mama wears linen and plays the viola. Her Dada wears kente cloth and plays the marimba. They come from diff erent places, but they hug her in the same way. And most of all, they love her just the same. A joyful celebration of a mixed-race family and the love that binds us all together. (Race)
Mira’s Curly Hair Author Maryam al Serkal Illustrator Rebeca Luciani Lantana Publishing
£11.99 Hardback 9781911373612 £7.99 Paperback 9781911373629
Mira soesn’t like her curly hair. She wants it to be straight and smooth, just like her mama. But then something unpredictable happens… and Mira will never look at her mama’s hair the same way again! (Race)
Nimesh the Adventurer Author Ranjit Singh
Illustrator Mehrdokht Amini Lantana Publishing
£7.99 Paperback 9781911373384
Nimesh is walking home from school. Except… there happens to be a shark in the corridor. And a dragon in the library! Nimesh is just walking home from school…isn’t he? (Race)
Oscar Seeks a Friend Author/Illustrator Paweł Pawlak Lantana Publishing
£11.99 Hardback 9781911373797 What if you could turn the world the other way around and take a peek at what’s on the other
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Maisie’s mama wears linen and plays viola. Maisie’s dada wears Kente cloth and plays marimba. They come from diff erent places, but they hug her in the same way and they love her just the same.(Race)
Sleep Well, Siba and Saba Author Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl Illustrator Sandra van Doorn Lantana Publishing
£6.99 Paperback 9781911373926
Forgetful sisters Siba and Saba are always los- ing something. When the two sisters fall asleep each night, they dream about the things they have lost that day. With playful illustrations and a lullaby-like rhythm, this heartwarming story set in Uganda is truly one to be treasured. (Race)
Taking Time
Author/Illustrator Jo Loring-Fisher Lantana Publishing
£11.99 Hardback 9781911373087
Taking time to listen. Taking time to feel. A poem inspired by principles of mindfulness inviting children around the world to experience the wonders of nature and home. (Race, Inclusion)
The Pirate Tree Author Brigita Orel Illustrator Jennie Poh Lantana Publishing
£11.99 Hardback 9781911373872
Sam is the fearless captain of the pirate tree. But one day another sailor approaches, and he’s not from Sam’s street. Can they fi nd something more precious than diamonds and gold? Can they fi nd…friendship? (Race)
Tomorrow
Author/Illustrator Nadine Kaadan Lantana Publishing
£7.99 Paperback 9781911373445
Yazan no longer goes to the park, and he no longer sees his friend who lives next door. Now that war has come to his city, will he ever go outside and play? (Race, translation)
You’re Strong With Me Author Chitra Soundar Illustrator Poonam Mistry Lantana Publishing
£11.99 Hardback 9781911373759
The rain clouds are long gone and the dry season scorches the land. Everything is new for the baby giraff e. Until she grows a little taller, older and wiser, her mother reminds her: “You’re strong with me.” (Race)
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I’m Actually Really Grown Up Now
Maya Angelou – Little Guides to Great Lives
Author Danielle Jawando Illustrator Noa Snir Laurence King
£8.99 Hardback 9781786275066
Danielle Jawando explores the life, struggles and work of Maya Angelou – the iconic author, poet, playwright and rights activist, whose story is a rich and remarkable one, fi lled with strength, hardship and hope. The book comes with a glossary and an illustrated timeline. (Race)
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
Author Tomi Adeyemi
Macmillan Children’s Books £12.99 Hardback 9781529034431
Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the breathtaking second title in Tomi Adeyemi’s YA fantasy trilogy, Legacy of Orïsha, following her ground-breaking West African-inspired debut Children of Blood and Bone. (Race)
Author/Illustrator Maisie Paradise Shearing
Two Hoots £11.99 Hardback 9781509834556
I’m Actually Really Grown Up Now is the follow-up to the wonderful Anna and Otis. In this very funny story capturing the bittersweet highs and lows of childhood we join Meena as she plans her very own grown-up party and explores what it REALLY means to be a grown up. (Race)
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We Hunt The Flame Author Hafsah Faizal
Macmillan Children’s Books £7.99 Paperback 9781529034097
Set in a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, Hafsah Faizal’s debut We Hunt the Flame – fi rst in the Sands of Arawiya duology – is a breath-taking debut about discovery, conquering fear, and taking identity into your own hands. (Race)
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A House Without Walls Author Elizabeth Laird Illustrator Lucy Eldridge Macmillan Children’s Books £9.99 Hardback 9781509880720
The moving story of a family’s fi ght to reunite after their lives are torn apart by war in Syria, from Elizabeth Laird, award-winning author of A Little Piece of Ground and Welcome to Nowhere. (Race)
Deeplight
Author Frances Hardinge Macmillan Children’s Books £12.99 Hardback 9781509836956
A brand new novel from the Costa award-win- ning Frances Hardinge, Deeplight is the startling and atmospheric story of a friendship as deep and dangerous as the ocean, set in the underworld of terrifying Gods, sacred relics and treacherous waters. (Disability)
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Authors Karamo Brown and Jason “Rachel” Brown Illustrator Anoosha Syed
Macmillan Children’s Books £11.99 Hardback 9781529036152
Written by Karamo Brown, culture expert on the hit Netfl ix series Queer Eye, and his son Jason, this empowering story sees a boy and his father talk about all the ways in which they are perfectly designed. A joyful celebration of loving who you are. (LGBTQ, race)
Stephen Hawking – Little Guides to Great Lives Author Isabel Thomas Illustrator Marianna Madriz Laurence King
£8.99 Hardback 9781786275141
Isabel Thomas writes about one of the most famous scientists of our time whose determination, strong will and brilliant mind established him as the man who changed the way we think about the universe. This is the story of Stephen’s journey from ordinary schoolboy to science’s brightest star. Contains a glossary and an illustrated timeline. (Disability)
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