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Electric Monkey Whiteout
Authors Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon £8.99 Paperback 9780008493059 Fiction
Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christ- mas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of interwoven narra- tives, Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance. 12+; Race
Faber Children’s Blue
Author and Illustrator Sarah Christou £6.99 Paperback 9780571376360 Fiction
Being You
Author Daniel Thompson Illustrator Julia Murray £9.99 Hardback 9780008581336 Non-fiction
This collection of 50 positive poems will inspire confidence and courage, help children overcome worries and spread kindness. 7+; Mental health and wellbeing
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Publishing on Blue Monday, a beautiful and stylish picture book about coping with worries from debut author/illustrator and FAB Prize winner Sarah Christou. Blue deals with the uni- versal theme of ‘Big Feelings’ and how to handle them, in a stylish colour palette that will comfort young readers.
Early Years; Health and wellbeing
Chews Your Own Tasty Adventure
Author Sai Pathmanathan Illustrator Lucia Vinti
£14.99 Hardback 9780571370641 Non-fiction
Experiment with recipes from around the world, from cupcakes to churros and paratha to pide, this is the perfect gift for any budding young chef. Beautifully Illustrated by Lucia Vinti and written by Dr Sai Pathmanathan. Middle-grade; Race; Health and wellbeing
Ellie Pillai is (Almost) in Love Author Christine Pillainayagam £7.99 Paperback 9780571367023 Fiction
Louder! Author Kate Asquith
£9.99 Paperback 9780008557232 Non-fiction
This empowering book for teenagers uses hands-on activities and infographics to show how they can implement actionable change in society and make a real difference to the world they live in. 11+
Ellie Pillai returns in a sequel to the hilarious UKYA debut! Now, Ellie must answer the biggest question of all – what if falling in love isn’t about anybody else. What if it’s about falling in love with yourself? And what if you’re not sure you’d even make it to a second date? Young Adult; Race; Body image
Influential Author Amara Sage
£8.99 Paperback 9780571377343 Fiction
Almond Brown has no friends in real life... but 3.5 million followers online. A heart-felt deep dive into what it would really be like to be internet famous at 17. From an extraordinary debut voice that shoots straight to the heart of the modern day teenage experience, online and offline.
Dinosaur Books Last Girl In, Kerry-Ann Fights
to Stay in the Game Author Cheryl Diane Parkinson £7.99 Paperback 9781999336370 Fiction
An exciting cricket-themed adventure which is also perfect for readers wanting to commemo- rate #Windrush75 – the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMS Windrush, which is being cele- brated in June 2023. This title will resonate with Black Caribbean families – supporting girls and boys to understand the importance of cricket to the Caribbean, and to their heritage. 8-12 years; Race; Gender
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Young Adult; Race; Health and wellbeing; Body image
Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer Author Jeffrey Boakye
£7.99 Paperback 9780571367344 Fiction
Jeffrey Boakye’s debut fiction, the first in an entrepreneurial adventure series set at school and on an estate in the 90s, featuring rapping and cussing contests in a heart-warming and pacy middle-grade setting. Middle-grade; Race
Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution
Author Kacen Callender
Musical World Author Jeffrey Boakye Illustrator Ngadi Smart £9.99 Hardback 9780571377480 Non-fiction
From the critically acclaimed author of Musical Truth, Jeffrey Boakye’s Musical World comes with a new soundtrack with 38 classic tunes to reflect and encapsulate the key historical moments of the 20th and 21st century. Middle-grade; Race
Sing If You Can’t Dance Author Alexia Casale
£8.99 Paperback 9780571373802 Fiction
Ven had her life all planned out… her dance group were going places and so was she…An entirely original and much-needed own-voices perspective from a teenager coming to terms with her disability as she’s coming of age. Middle-grade; Disability; Health and wellbeing; Body image
The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School Author Sonora Reyes
£8.99 Paperback 9780571373765 Fiction
No one knows Yami is gay, least of all her mum, and Yami intends to keep it that way... Until, uh oh, she’s falling in love again. Written by debut author Sonara Reyes, The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School explores the joys and heartaches of living your full truth out loud.
Young adult; Sexuality; Health and wellbeing; Race
The Thief of Farrowfell Author Ravena Guron
£7.99 Paperback 9780571371174 Fiction
Welcome to a fantasy world where edible magic is the hottest commodity, traded between those that can pay or – in the case of Jude Ripon, the youngest theif in Farrowfell – those who can steal it!
Middle-grade; Race; Class You’re So Amazing
Author James and Lucy Catchpole Illustrator Karen George £6.99 Paperback 9780571376001 Fiction
The Lizzie & Belle Mysteries:
Portraits And Poison Author J.T. Williams Illustrator Simone Douglas £7.99 Paperback 9780008485283 Fiction
The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eight- eenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures. 8+; Race
You Need To Chill Author Juno Dawson Illustrator Laura Hughes £7.99 Paperback 978000848828 Picture book
A sparklingly funny illustrated children’s book about family, identity and being an LGBTQ+ ally. 4+; Sexuality
A Fairytale For Everyone Author Boldizsár M Nagy Illustrator Lilla Bölecz Translator Anna Bentley £14.99 Hardback 9780008508203
Picture book/short stories The inclusive children’s illustrated fairy tale collection that took the world by storm. 6+; Sexuality; Race
Amari And The Great Game Author B B Alston
Illustrator Brittany Jackson £7.99 Paperback 9781405298650 Fiction
A magcial sequel to Amari and the Night Brothers, this is Amari Peters first summer as a Junior Agent. 8-12 years; Race
The Very Merry Murder Club Edited by Robin Stevens and Serena Patel
Illustrator Harry Woodgate £7.99 Paperback 9780755503704 Fiction
A wintery collection of mystery fiction by some of the bestselling middle grade authors of today. 8-12 years; Disability; Race; Sexuality; Class
Spring-Summer 2023
£8.99 Paperback 9780571375875 Fiction
A heart-melting and joyful romance from the award-winning author of Felix Ever After. When 17-year-old nonbinary, neurodivergent and aspiring writer Lark pretends they’re the creator of a viral thread that their ex-best friend, Kasim, accidentally posted onto their Twitter account, declaring his unrequited love, things get out of hand fast.
Young adult; Sexuality; Gender
Meesh the Bad Demon Author and Illustrator Michelle Lam £9.99 Paperback 9780571382286 Fiction
A joyous epic fantasy graphic novel where twelve-year-old Meesh and her band of outcasts must journey the other worlds to save the demon-kind of the underworld. Middle-grade; Race
Mia and the Traitor of Nubis Author Janelle McCurdy Illustrator Ana Latese
£7.99 Paperback 9780571368457 Fiction
In this epic sequel to the acclaimed Mia and the Lightcasters, Mia must learn to control her powers before the Reaper King and agents of darkness rise again! Middle-grade; Race
Joe has one leg and is often told that he’s Amaz- ing Joe or Poor Joe, but what if he’d rather just be... Joe? A funny, whip-smart, friendly picture book which discusses the process of “othering” in all its forms.
Early Years; Disability
Farshore Llama On Ice
Author Annabelle Sami Illustrator Allen Fatimaharan £7.99 Paperback 9780755503902 Fiction
A hilarious illustrated adventure for Christmas from the award-winning author of Llama Out Loud. Race
Space Blasters: Suzie And The Moon Bugs
Author Katie and Kevin Tsang Illustrator Amy Nguyen £7.99 Paperback 9780755500284 Fiction
The funny STEM-themed illustrated young fiction space adventure chapter book. 6+; Race
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