and looked like their love stories, drawing on her experience growing up as a Black teenager in Memphis; featuring cover and interior artwork from Bex Glendining, who identifies as biracial and queer.
14+; Race; Written by a Black American author, with artwork from an artist who identifies as biracial and queer
Idol Gossip
Author Alexandra Leigh Young Illustrator Diberkato (cover) £7.99 Paperback 9781529502770 Fiction
The story of a Chinese American girl who gets accepted to a K-pop training academy for YA readers, written by an Asian American author. 12+; Race; Culture
India, Incredible India Author Jasbinder Bilan Illustrator Nina Chakrabarti £14.99 Hardback 9781406395426 Non-Fiction
An introduction and celebration of the regions of India by Costa-winning author Jasbinder Bilan and acclaimed artist Nina Chakrabarti, both of Indian heritage.
6+; Race; Author and artist of Indian heritage
Inspiring Inventors Author Hiba Noor Khan Illustrator Salini Perera £14.99 Hardback 9781406397338 Non-Fiction
Discover the stories of 20 extraordinary inventors, who are changing our future for the better (inclu- sive of different ethnicities, genders, nationalities, disabilities, faith and class), with words by author Hiba Noor Khan and pictures by Canadian / Sri Lankan artist Salini Perera.
5+; Race; Disability; Class; Faith; Gender; Author and artist of diverse heritage
John Agard’s Windrush Child Author John Agard Illustrator Sophie Bass
£7.99 Paperback 9781529513301 Fiction
The paperback of British Guayanese poet John Agard’s beautifully evocative story of a child’s journey to England on board Empire Windrush, with pictures from extraordinary debut illustrator Sophie Bass, a British Trinidadian artist. 4+; Race; Written by a British Guyanese poet and illustrated by a British Trinidadian artist
Legendarium Author Jennifer Bell
Illustrator Paddy Donnelly (cover) £7.99 Paperback 9781406391732 Fiction
A fast-paced gaming adventure through the universe’s greatest legends from the internation- ally bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners.
9+; Race (main characters include Black British and Asian heritage); Culture; Health and wellbeing
Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame
Author and Illustrator Louie Stowell £7.99 Paperback 9781529507973 Fiction
Second book in the bestselling series about Loki – god of mischief and trickery – who has been banished to Earth in the form of an eleven-year- old boy and must show himself capable of moral improvement.
8+; LGBTQ+ (gender and sexuality); Written and illustrated by LGBTQ+ creator
Maps: From Anna to Zane Author Vivian French Illustrator Ya-Ling Huang £12.99 Hardback 9781406388749 Non-Fiction
From routes to symbols, point of view and scale, 54 PEN&INC.
discover all about learning to read maps with Anna and her dad, with illustrations including characters of different ethnicities, created by Taiwanese artist Ya-Ling Huang. 4+; Illustrations by a Taiwanese artist
Maria’s Island (PB) Author Victoria Hislop Illustrator Gill Smith
£6.99 Paperback 9781529504118 Fiction
A dramatic and moving story set in the same world as the international bestseller The Island from the celebrated novelist Victoria Hislop. 9+; Health and wellbeing (a story about leprosy, grief, stigma and hope)
My Big Book of Questions About the World (and all the answers, too!)
Author Moira Butterfield Illustrator Cindy Wume £14.99 Hardback 9781406394122 Non-Fiction
Discover all the answers to 50 big questions about the world in this gorgeous book, with illustrations including characters of different ethnicities, created by Taiwanese artist Cindy Wume. 3+; Illustrations by a Taiwanese artist
My First Baking Book Author David Atherton Illustrator Harry Woodgate £14.99 Hardback 9781529505504 Non-Fiction
A beautifully illustrated collection of baking recipes for first cooks written by the 2019 winner of The Great British Bake Off, inclusive of a range of families, with recipes by David Atherton, who identifies as gay, and with illustrations by Harry Woodgate, who identifies as non-binary. 7+; Race; Recipes and illustrations by an LGBTQ+ author and artist
Nura and the Immortal Palace Author M. T. Khan
Illustrator Hazem Asif (cover) £7.99 Paperback 9781529503494 Fiction
A magical and page-turning adventure, rooted in Muslim culture and tradition, which follows a young girl’s journey from the mines of Pakistan into the treacherous world of the jinn; author M.T. Khan is from Pakistan, and now lives in Canada.
9+; Race; Faith; Class; Poverty
On the Move (PB) Author Michael Rosen Illustrator Quentin Blake £7.99 Paperback 9781529504361 Poetry
Former Children’s Laureates Michael Rosen and Sir Quentin Blake join forces for a personal and uniquely affecting collection of poems about migration, including discussion of antisemitism and racism.
9+; Race; Faith; Author of Jewish heritage Paws
Author Kate Foster
Illustrator Ayesha L. Rubio (cover) £6.99 Paperback 9781406399240 Fiction
Alex’s best friend is Kevin the cockapoo, although what he wants most of all is a friend at school. A charming and gentle story about how life isn’t one size fits all.
7+; Neurodiversity (autism); Health and wellbeing
Ready for Spaghetti Author Michael Rosen Illustrator Polly Dunbar £14.99 Hardback 9781406377644 Poetry
An irresistible new book of rhymes, inviting read- ers into the world of toddlers over the course of a
day. The illustrations include children of different ethnicities, with one child wearing a hearing aid; the poems are by Michael Rosen and the artwork by Polly Dunbar, who also wears a hearing aid. 3+; Race; Disability; Artist wears a hearing aid
Rebel Skies Author Ann Sei Lin
Illustrator Amir Zand (cover) £7.99 Paperback 9781406399592 Fiction
A beautiful fantasy adventure, inspired by the author’s passion for Japanese mythology and culture, and her own Singaporean heritage. 13+; Race; Class
Skywake Battlefield Author Jamie Russell
Illustrator James Fraser (cover) £7.99 Paperback 9781406397529 Fiction
Caught up in an alien war on a distant galaxy, Casey and her team are fighting for their lives – but which side should they be on? The second in an exciting and original debut sci-fi adventure trilogy for the gaming generation. 9+; Disability (one of the protagonists is in a wheelchair)
Slugs Invade the Jam Factory Author Chrissie Sains Illustrator Jenny Taylor £6.99 Paperback 9781529510683 Fiction
This series follows the adventures of Scooter, an irrepressible and super-talented inventor who has cerebral palsy. 6+; Disability
Sona Sharma, A Friend Indeed Author Chitra Soundar Illustrator Jen Khatun
£6.99 Paperback 9781529504385 Fiction
Sona Sharma, who lives in India, learns all about school elections, the ups and downs of best friends, and how to choose what matters most in life; written by British Indian author Chitra Soundar and illustrated by Jen Khatun, an artist of Bangladeshi heritage.
6+; Race; Written by a British Indian author and illustrated by an artist of Bangladeshi heritage
Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism
Author Yassmin Abdel-Nagied Illustrator Aleesha Nandhra Paperback Non-Fiction
A vital and vibrant book answering real children’s questions about racism, giving them the confidence and the tools to work towards a fairer society for all, written by Yassmin Magied, a Black Muslim author from Australia, and illustrated by Aleesha Nandhra, a British artist of South Asian heritage.
Race; Written by a Black Muslim author and illustrated by an artist of South Asian heritage
Swift and Hawk: Undercover Author Logan Macx
Illustrator Coke Navarro (cover) £7.99 Paperback 9781406394948 Fiction
The unputdownable second book in the action-packed spy series, where cutting-edge tech meets explosive adventure. Essential reading for fans of Alex Rider and Young Bond. 9+; Culture (main character Zen has Syrian heritage)
Take Off Your Brave: The World through the Eyes of a
Preschool Poet Author Nadim
Illustrator Yasmeen Ismail
£7.99 Paperback 9781529509236 Poetry Anthology
See the world through a small child’s eyes in this enchanting collection of poems by a four-year-old, joyfully illustrated by an award-winning artist. 4+; Health and wellbeing; Author and illustra- tor of arabic heritage
Ten Ways to Build a Brilliant Brain
Author Nicola Morgan Illustrator Risa Rodil
£9.99 Paperback 9781406395419 Non-Fiction
Build a brilliant brain with this fun and practical guide for young people from award-winning well-being expert Nicola Morgan, with illustra- tions by Risa Rodil, an artist from the Philippines. 10+; Health and wellbeing; Illustrations by an artist from the Philippines
The First Thing About You Author Chaz Hayden
£8.99 Paperback 9781529510942 Fiction
A high school student with spinal muscular atro- phy is determined to reinvent himself in a hilarious and poignant YA debut from an exciting new voice. 14+; Disability
The Great Fox Heist Author Justyn Edwards
Illustrator Flavia Sorrentino (cover) £7.99 Paperback 9781529501957 Fiction
The spectacular sequel to The Great Fox Illusion, starring young magician Flick, who wears a prosthetic leg. 9+; Disability
The Great Fox Illusion Author Justyn Edwards
Illustrator Flavia Sorrentino (cover) £7.99 Paperback 9781529501940 Fiction
A group of young magicians compete for the prize of a lifetime; Flick, the main protagonist, wears a prosthetic leg. 9+; Disability
The Treasure Under the Jam Factory
Author Chrissie Sains Illustrator Jenny Taylor £6.99 Paperback 9781406396140 Fiction
This series follows the adventures of Scooter, an irrepressible and super-talented inventor who has cerebral palsy. 6+; Disability
The View from the Very Best
House in Town Author Meera Trehan Illustrator Héloïse Mab (cover) £7.99 paperback 9781406399813 Fiction
Part thriller, part friendship story, part real estate listing, this witty and inventive debut explores the nature of friendship and home, as best friends Sam and Asha, who are both autistic, must each naviagate a new school, and new friendship, without the other.
9+; Race; Written by an Indian American author
There’s a Dog in My Brain: Dog
Show Disaster Author Caroline Green Illustrator Rikin Parekh £6.99 Paperback 9781406399448 Fiction
A chaotic body-swap comedy with hilarious illustrations that’s sure to have young readers barking with laughter, with illustrations by Rikin Parekh, an artist of South Asian heritage. 7+; Illustrations by an artist of South Asian heritage
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