Work It, Girl: Michelle Obama Author Caroline Moss Illustrator Sinem Erkas Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
£9.99 Hardback 9780711245174
In this imaginatively illustrated book from the Work It, Girl series, discover how Michelle became an inspirational leader, FLOTUS, lawyer, author and role model in this true story of her life. Then, learn 10 key lessons from her work you can apply to your own life. (Race)
Yay! You’re Gay! Now What? A Gay Boy’s Guide to Life Author Riyadh Khalaf Illustrator Melissa McFeeters Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
£9.99 Paperback 9781786031914
In this heartfelt go-to guide for young queer guys, YouTuber and presenter Riyadh Khalaf shares frank advice about everything from coming out to relationships. Includes interviews with inspirational queer role models, encouragement for times when you’re feeling low and support section for family and friends written by Riyadh’s parents. (LGBTQ)
Young Gifted and Black Author Jamia Wilson Illustrator Illustrator Andrea Pippins Wide-Eyed Editions
£14.99 Hardback 9781786039835
Meet 52 icons of colour from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement from fi gureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks, to cultural trailblazers and sporting heroes, including Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams. (Gender identity, race)
Rebel Girls PREMIUM LISTING Scholastic
A Life Story: Alan Turing Author Joanna Nadin Scholastic
£5.99 Paperback 9781407193199
Alan Turing: code-breaker, mathematician, father of modern computing. Award-winning children’s author, Joanna Nadin, explores the extraordinary life of code-cracking genius, Alan Turing. A Life Story: this gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society’s most infl uential fi gures. With striking black-and-white illustration along with timelines and never-heard-before facts. (LGBTQ+)
A Life Story: Katherine Johnson Author Leila Rasheed Scholastic
£5.99 Paperback 9781407193175
From award-winning children’s author, Leila Rasheed, Katherine Johnson, A Life Story is the perfect way for readers to discover the fascinating facts and inspirational moments from the life of the extraordinary NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson. This gripping new series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society’s most infl uential fi gures. (Race)
Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business
Author Salini Perera Rebel Girls
£9.99 Board 9781733176194 From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes the fi ctionalised biography based on the life of Madam C.J. Walker: America’s fi rst self-made millionaire. (Race)
Scallywag Press
Me And My Sister Author/Illustrator Rose Robbins Scallywag Press
£11.99 Hardback 9781912650002
The highs and lows in the day of siblings, where one of them is autistic. (Disability, neurodiversity, autism)
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A Life Story: Rosalind Franklin Author Michael Ford Scholastic
£5.99 Paperback 9781407193205
Uncover fascinating facts about the extraordinary life of trailblazing scientist, Rosalind Franklin, whose work helped lead to the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA. This gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society’s most infl uential fi gures. With striking black-and- white illustration along with timelines and never-heard-before facts. (Race)
A Life Story: Stephen Hawking Author/ Nikki Sheehan Illustrator Mike Phillips Scholastic
£5.99 9781407193182
Stephen Hawking, A Life Story is the perfect way for readers to take a deep dive into the life, mind and times of the world’s best-known physicist, by journalist and award-winning children’s author, Nikki Sheehan. This gripping new series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society’s most infl uential fi gures. (Disability)
Talking Is Not My Thing Author/Illustrator Rose Robbins Scallywag Press
£12.99 Hardback 9781912650019
An autistic and non-verbal sister fi nds ways to communicate with her brother and have lots of fun. (Disability, neurodiversity, autism)
The Rabbit Listened Author/Illustrator Cori Doerrfeld Scallywag Press
£12.99 Hardback 9781912650095
A child is helped to process his or her grief thanks to the support of a sympathetic companion.(Diversity)
Umbrella Author/Illustrator Elena Arevalo Melville Scallywag Press
£12.99 Hardback 9781912650224
With the help of a magic umbrella, Clara grants wishes for her neighbours, including old Mr Roberts in his wheelchair, the twins having a tantrum, and a naughty fox. (Diversity, disability)
We Found A Seed Author/Illustrator Rob Ramsden Scallywag Press
£11.99 Hardback 9781912650088
Two children plant a seed and discover about the cycle of life. (Diversity)
Alex In Wonderland Author Simon James Green Scholastic
£7.99 Paperback 9781407194240 Abandoned by his friends painfully shy Alex lands a part-time job at Wonderland, where he gets to know the teenage misfi ts and develops feelings for his co-worker Ben. As debtors close in the teens take it on themselves to save their declining employer. But, like everything in Wonderland, nothing is quite what it seems... (LGBTQ+)
My Family and Other Ghosts Author Lou Kuenzler Scholastic
£5.99 Paperback 9781407178417 Ivy and Ash didn’t expect to be visited by the ghost of their Grandpa on a stormy night. They defi nitely didn’t expect him to announce that he wants them to run a VERY haunted hotel. As chaos ensues, they must save their new spooky friends or risk losing their home for good... (Race)
Shadowscent 2 : Crown of Smoke
Author P.M. Freestone Scholastic
£7.99 Paperback 9781407195063 Rakel travels with Nisai outside the empire to fi nally meet her mother and the rest of the Order of Asmudtag. Ash must break out of his imprisonment and warn everyone of the dangers to come. Meanwhile, two factions hurtle towards a war that’s been brewing since the gods last walked the land… (LGBTQ+)
Star Switch
Author Alesha Dixon Scholastic
£6.99 Paperback 9781407198491 Naomi is a pop star but she’s tired of the celebrity lifestyle. Ruby is Naomi’s biggest fan and dreams of being Naomi’s BFF. When the girls swap bodies, Ruby is thrust into the limelight. Will she feel as lonely as Naomi? And will Naomi discover she can be a celebrity AND a normal girl? (Race)
Together We Can Author Caryl Hart Illustrator Ali Pye Scholastic
£6.99 Paperback 9781407177397 Award-winning Caryl Hart and Ali Pye have created a beautifully funfi lled and vibrant picture book showing children forming friendships and displaying kindness and compassion. The perfect rhyming read-aloud with joyous illustrations, this book celebrates diversity and inclusivity throughout and highlights how important togetherness is in our world. (Race)
Voices 2 : Diver’s Daughter – A Tudor Story Author Patrice Lawrence Scholastic
£6.99 Paperback 9781407191409 Voices: Diver’s Daughter explores the life of a young East African girl, Eve, living with her mother in the Southwark slums of Elizabethan London. In this thrilling adventure based on real events, Patrice Lawrence shows us a fascinating and rarely seen world that’s sure to hook young readers. (Race)
Voices 3: Son of the Circus – A Victorian Story Author E.L. Norry Scholastic
£6.99 Paperback 9781407191416 Voices 3: Son of the Circus explores the life of a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with his mother and poorly older brother in Victorian Bradfi eld. When a stranger appears in their kitchen, Ted is told this man is his father – the fi rst black circus owner in Victorian Britain, Pablo Fanque. (Race)
Voices 4: Taste of Rain – A Roman Story Author Leila Rasheed Scholastic
£6.99 Paperback 9781407191393
When a young North African girl travels from Leptis Magna to Britain with her family in 208 AD she is separated from half of her family. Lost in the confusion of an empire without a ruler, the young girl is believed dead by her father and left behind on the island of Britain… (Race)
Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention
Author Pip Jones Illustrator Sara Ogilvie
Simon & Schuster Children’s UK £6.99 Paperback 9781471145247
Izzy and Fixer are back for more machine mayhem! While their fellow contestants at the Invention Convention are intent on wasting energy to make shiny new things, can Izzy and Fixer build a brilliant recycling machine fuelled by nature AND win the coveted Genius Guild badge along the way? (Race)
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Simon & Schuster PREMIUM LISTING
Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama
Author/Illustrator Rachel Renée Russell
Simon & Schuster Children’s UK £6.99 Paperback 9781471172779
Welcome to Nikki’s aDORKable world! BIRTHDAY DRAMA! is the 13th instalment in the bestselling DORK DIARIES series, out now in PB. Nikki’s party is going to be beyond awesome! Her BFFs are planning a SUPERcool pool party. Organizing a big party for one hundred people is easy, right? Ummm wrong! (Race - Rachel Renée Russell is an internationally bestselling BAME author/ illustrator)
Unleashed
Author Amy McCulloch Simon & Schuster Children’s UK £7.99 Paperback 9781471169984
The thrilling follow-up to JINXED, where innovative smart devices dominate society. “Bakus” come in diff erent animal forms and provide communication and entertainment; as well as making the perfect companion for their owner. Lacey Chu must use all her engineering skills to stop the tech giant corporations taking over the world. (Race)
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