I Am Ruby Bridges Author Ruby Bridges Illustrator Nikkolas Smith £14.99 Hardback 9781338753882 Non-Fiction
When Ruby Bridges was aged just six, she became the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the South. Told from her own point of view for the first time, this is a poetic reflection on her experience that changed the face of history. 4-8 years; Race
I Love Chinese New Year Author Eva Wong Nava Illustrator Li Xin
£7.99 Paperback 9780702315732 Fiction
Chinese New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anne is so exciting to celebrate with her Grandmother, Nai Nai. Together they retell the story behind the Great Race. A beautifully illustrated introduction to the true meaning of Chinese New Year and family traditions for little ones. Race
Is That Your Mama? Author Patrice Lawrence Illustrator Diane Ewen
£7.99 Paperback 9780702314971 Fiction
A beautiful, moving celebration of what it truly means to be family, from Patrice Lawrence and Diane Ewen. Every family is different. Every family is special. Josie loves her family. Her mum, dad, brothers and sister - they’re all the best and they all look different. Race
Jay’s Guide to Crushing It Author Ruby Clyde
£8.99 Paperback 9780702325076 Fiction
When 14-year-old “Jennifer” moves to a new town for a fresh start, her mum insists she start looking and acting like a girl. But soon she starts leading a double life, dressing in her brother’s clothes to go to the skate park. 12-16 years; Gender; Sexuality
Leon the Extraordinary Author and Illustrator Jamar Nicholas
£8.99 Paperback 9780702310942 Fiction
In the city where Leon lives, superheroes are everywhere. So how does an ordinary kid who has no superpowers himself, become the super- hero he wants to be? 7-12 years; Race
Luna Wolf: Animal Wizard Author Alesha Dixon
£7.99 Paperback 9780702324109 Fiction
The multi-generational, matriarchal magic and funny fantasy of ENCANTO meets Noel Fitzpat- rick’s VETMAN. From superstar TV presenter and bestselling children’s author Alesha Dixon. 7-10 years; Race; Gender
Meet Me in Mumbai Author Sabina Khan
£8.99 Paperback 9780702319433 Fiction
A novel in two acts - told eighteen years apart - gives voice to both mother (Ayesha) and daugh- ter (Mira) after an unplanned teen pregnancy led Ayesha to place Mira up for adoption. 13+ years; Race; Gender; Sexuality
My Brilliant Plan to Fix
Everything Author Ben Davis
£6.99 Paperback 9780702315787 Fiction
Spring-Summer 2023
A heartfelt, funny novel about a son taking over his father’s post delivery job in the hopes of bringing his family back together. 8-14 year; Class
Parachute Kids
Author illustrator Betty C. Tang £10.99 Paperback 9781338832686 Fiction
In this graphic novel, ten-year-old Feng Li Lin is so excited for her family’s first trip to the United States! But after an action-packed two weeks, she and her siblings learn that they will remain indefinitely in California while first their father and then their mother returns to Taiwan. 9-12 years; Race; Gender
Rising After the Fall: Afghan
Women Share Their Stories Authors Lucy Hannah and Zarghuna Kargar
Illustrator Sara Rahmani £12.99 Paperback 9780702323126 Non-Fiction
Compelling stories from female Afghan voices. Using extracts from diaries kept in real time during and following the fall of Kabul in 2021, this book gives children personal and compelling snapshots from a woman’s perspective. 8-12 years; Race; Gender
Shine
Author Sarah Asuquo Illustrator Nadia Fisher £7.99 Paperback 9780702324871 Non-Fiction
When Kai is bullied for being too tall and having a scar under his eye, he begins to wish he was the same as everybody else. Can Kai learn that the things that make him different are the things that make him special, and let his own light shine through? 3-6 years; Race
Sixteen Souls Author Rosie Talbot
£8.99 Paperback 9780702325328 Fiction
The spooky, swoony YA debut from BookTok star @ Merrowchild! Someone is stripping Europe’s most haunted city of its spirits. When self-destructive, 16-year-old seer, Charlie Frith, realises that one of his own ghostly friends has gone missing, he must put aside his own safety if he is to save them. 13+; Sexuality
South Asian Folktales, Myths
and Legends Author Sarah Shaffi
£7.99 Paperback 9780702317132 Fiction
Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from all over South Asia, re-told for young readers. This book includes traditional favourites and classic folktales and mythology. 8-12 years; Race
Stars In Their Eyes Author Jessica Walton, Ashka £12.99 Paperback 9781338818796 Fiction
Maisie is on her way to Fancon where she will come face-to-face with her idol, Kara Bufano, fellow amputee and heroine of her favourite TV show. But when Maisie arrives at the convention centre, she is stopped in her tracks by Ollie, a cute volunteer working the show. 12+; Disability
The Black Queen Author Jumata Emill
£8.99 Paperback 9780702322945 Fiction
Lovett High wants a black queen this year – Nova Albright. Tinsley McArthur thinks the crown should be hers. When Nova turns up dead, all fingers point to Tinsley – was she willing to kill for it? 14+; Race; Gender
The Boy Who Didn’t Want to Die
Author Peter Lantos
£7.99 Paperback 9780702323089 Non-Fiction
A story of survival. An extraordinary journey, made by Peter, a boy of five, through war-torn Europe in 1944 and 45. Peter soon realises that this new adventure is really a nightmare, watching bombs falling from the blue sky outside Vienna, and learning maths from his mother in Belsen.
8-12 years; Race
The Case of the Chaos Monster: an Elemental Detectives Adventure
Author Patrice Lawrence £7.99 Paperback 9780702315633 Fiction
Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits: the fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and the earthbound Magogs. Marisee and Robert - the Elemental Detectives are back to solve another mystery on the streets of multi-cul- tural eighteenth century London. 9-12 years; Race; Gender
The Day We Saved the Future Author Ashley Banjo, Jordan Banjo £7.99 Paperback 9780702306457
Fiction Action-packed, laugh-out-loud, high-energy middle grade for boys and girls celebrating family, friendship and brotherhood, and starring a time-travelling supercar. From TV personalities and street dance superstars, brothers Ashley and Jordan Banjo. 9-11 years; Race
The Diary of Sarah Forbes Bonetta: A Novel Author Victoria Princewill £8.99 Paperback 9780702311482 Non-Fiction
A powerful retelling of the extraordinary life of orphaned African princess, Sarah Forbes Bonetta.
12+; Race; Gender The Frog’s Kiss
Authors James Mayhew and Toto £7.99 Paperback 9780702317613 Fiction
An LGBTQ+-themed story with a powerful message: that as long as you believe in the possibility of love, you too can have your fairy tale ending. When a frog goes in search of a kiss, the princesses at the castle refuse. But could the kiss come from a prince instead...? Sexuality
The Funniest Boy in the World Author Helen Rutter
£7.99 Paperback 9780702314674 Fiction
Billy Plimpton took to the stage and captivated the crowd at the triumphant ending to The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh, and in the sequel, he’s going to go viral. 8-12 years; Disability
The Getaway Author Lamar Giles
£8.99 Paperback 9780702323324 Fiction
Jay is living his best life in Karloff Country, close to his best friends, with the world’s most epic amusement park. But unknown to the employees, the resort has been selling shares in an end-of-the-world oasis. When Jay’s friend dis- appears it becomes clear the something sinister is happening. 16+; Race
The Power of Welcome: Real-life Refugee and
Migrant Journeys Author Various Illustrator Ada Jusic
£10.99 Paperback 9780702319167 Non-Fiction
A powerful graphic novel exploring the struggle for survival of displaced people. 9-11 years; Race
The Story of Britain’s Black Airmen Author K N Chimbiri Illustrator Elizabeth Lander £8.99 Hardback 9780702307423 Non-Fiction
The inspiring story of the brave but forgotten Black pilots who helped win the Second World War. 8-12 years; Race
These Stolen Lives Author Sharada Keats
£8.99 Paperback 9780702325120 Fiction
A powerful dystopian thriller from an unmissable new voice in YA, packed with action, emotion and romance, set in a world divided by race where life itself must be paid for if you want to survive... 14+; Race
This is Me
Author George Webster illustrator Tim Budgen
£7.99 Paperback 9780702319143 Fiction
A hugely uplifting and full-of-heart picture book by CBeebies sensation George Webster and bestselling illustrator Tim Budgen! This is Me celebrates our differences and is perfect for every child and every family. It’s a beautiful, heartfelt and positive story, with illustrations that are guaranteed to make you smile. Disability
This Time It’s Real Author Ann Liang
£8.99 Paperback 9780702324291 Fiction
Get Ready to fall in LOVE in this hilarious rom- com! When 16-year-old Eliza Lin’s personal essay about meeting the love of her life goes viral, she gets everything she’s ever wanted. The only problem? Eliza made the whole essay up. 13+; Race; Gender
We Are Here Author Tami Charles Illustrator Bryan Collier £12.99 Hardback 9781338752045 Non-Fiction
Lyrical, affirmational and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. 4-8 years; Race
PEN&INC. 47
PREMIUM LISTING
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60
