My Bollywood Dream
Author and Illustrator Avani Dwivedi £12.99 Hardback 9781529505146 Fiction
It’s Friday night and, on the bustling streets of Mumbai, a little girl and her family head to the cinema. The girl captures the sights and sounds of the city with her camera, and imagines a mov- ie unfolding before her. Bollywood brings people together in this heartfelt and joyful debut. 0-5 years; Reflecting realities; Ethnicity
Never Trust a Gemini Author Freja Nicole Woolf £7.99 Paperback 9781529509991 Fiction
Life is fraught for fourteen-year-old, zodiac-ob- sessed Cat, but the most desperate disaster of all is Cat’s crush on the stunning and poetic Alison Bridgewater. Star-crazed, star-crossed – and starting to fall in love. Meet Cat Phillips: chaotic teen lesbian and self-confessed clown... 12+ years; LGBTQ+; Sexuality
Nic Blake and the Remarkables:
The Manifestor Prophecy Author Angie Thomas
£7.99 Paperback 9781529506549 Fiction
Internationally bestselling superstar author Angie Thomas makes her middle grade debut with the launch of a contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore. 9-11 years; Reflecting realities; Ethnicity; BHM; Divorce and family breakdown
No Worries: How to Deal With
Teenage Anxiety Author Nicola Morgan
£7.99 Paperback 9781529512564 Non-Fiction
The essential teenage guide to tackling anxiety, from award-winning well-being expert Nicola Morgan, author of the bestselling Blame My Brain.” 12+; Mental Health
Peace on Earth Author Smriti Halls Illustrator David Litchfield £12.99 Hardback 9781529507942 Fiction
From the creators of Rain Before Rainbows comes a beautiful book that lights a path for all those who dare to dream of peace. 5-7 years; Feelings and emotions, Reflecting realities
Ready for the Spotlight! Author and Illustrator Jaime Kim £12.99 Hardback 9781529503487 Fiction
Jaime Kim’s author-illustrator debut captures the shifting emotions of competition, sisterhood, and joy in movement with warmth, charm, and a deliciously bright palette. An exuberant and relatable picture book about sibling rivalry, ballet, and finding your free-form self.
0-5 years; Reflecting realities; Feelings and emotions
Rebel Fire Author Ann Sei Lin
£7.99 Paperback 9781406399608 Fiction
The second in a pacy, lyrical and vivid fantasy adventure trilogy set in a world of flying ships, sky cities and rebel uprisings. 12+; Reflecting realities
SkyWake Endgame Author Jamie Russell
£7.99 Paperback 9781406397536 Fiction
The Red Eyes have taken over the Earth. Can Casey use her new powers to lead the resistance? The third in an exciting and original sci-fi adven- ture trilogy for the gaming generation. 9-11 years; Disability; Gender
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Slugs Invade the Jam Factory Author Chrissie Sains Illustrator Jenny Taylor £6.99 Paperback 9781529510683 Fiction
Join inventor Scooter and his alien sidekick, Fizzbee, on their third adventure! For the first time ever, Scooter has NO ideas. How on earth can they save the jam factory from a slimy slug invasion?
7-9 years; 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.
7-9 years; Reflecting realities, Ethnicity; Feelings and emotions
Sona Sharma, Wish Me Luck Author Chitra Soundar Illustrator Jen Khatun
£6.99 Paperback 9781529504804 Fiction
The final title in the Booktrust-Picked, warmly reviewed series for readers of 6-8, about a young girl growing up in contemporary India. 7-9 years; Reflecting realities; Ethnicity; Feelings and emotions
Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism
Author Yassmin Abdel-Magied Illustrator Aleesha Nandhra £9.99 Paperback 9781406393712 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.
9-11 years; Ethnicity; BHM; Body image
Super Sports Stars Who Are Changing the Game Author Rick Broadbent Illustrator Alexander Mostov £14.99 Hardback 9781529507119 Non-Fiction
Discover 20 incredible true stories of sporting legends. Incredible facts about each sportsper- son’s life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible illustrations, making this book ideal for young children wanting to learn about amazing athletes who have changed the world for the better.
5-7 years; LGBTQ;, Gender; Sexuality; Disability
Tales of a Lizard Boy
Author and Illustrator Jonathan Hill £12.99 Paperback 9781529511840 Fiction
Drawing on the experiences of his Vietnamese American family and his love of ’80s sci-fi shows, Jonathan Hill crafts a funny, insightful graphic novel about the immigrant experience and the perils of middle school.
9-11 years; Reflecting realities; Ethnicity; Bullying
Ten-Word Tiny Tales Author Joseph Coelho Illustrator Various
£14.99 Hardback 9781529502688 Fiction
From Joseph Coelho comes a compendium featuring twenty brilliantly illustrated tiny tales, each only ten words long! Joe’s inspiration for this book is grounded in his experience in the classroom and his desire to get reluctant readers writing.
7-9 years; Reflecting Realities, BHM Spring-Summer 2023
The Book That No One Wanted to Read
Author Richard Ayoade Illustrator Tor Freeman £10.99 Hardback 9781529500301 Fiction
Have you ever thought about how it feels to be a book? To be left under a whiffy pant pile or shelved, forever collecting dust? This is the story of the sadly neglected Book That No One Wanted To Read – can its destiny change when it finally meets the right reader? 9-11 yeas; BHM
The First Thing About You Author Chaz Hayden
£8.99 Paperback 9781529510942 Fiction
A high school student with spinal muscular atrophy is determined to reinvent himself in a hilarious and poignant YA debut from an exciting new voice. 12+; Disability
The Great Fox Heist Author Justyn Edwards £7.99 Paperback 9781529501957 Fiction
The stakes are high in this fast-paced mystery adventure starring young magician Flick Lions. The second book in the Great Fox series. 9-11 years; Disability, Gender
The Last Hours: Chain of Thorns Author Cassandra Clare £16.99 Hardback 9781406358117
Fiction The thrilling and highly anticipated conclusion to the Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Cassandra Clare. 12+; LGBTQ+; Gender; Sexuality
The Last Mapmaker Author Christina Soontornvat £7.99 Paperback 9781529511833 Fiction
A young woman struggles to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. From the visionary author of two 2021 Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adven- ture set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. 9-11 years; Ethnicity; Socioeconomic background,; Reflecting realities
The Princess in Black and the
Prince in Pink Authors Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
Illustrator LeUyen Pham £6.99 Paperback 9781529512717 Fiction
When the Princess in Black and her friends meet
Prince Valerian, a knight in shining armour, he seems like any other prince in the kingdom. But Prince Valerian is secretly the Prince in Pink, a hero whose special skill is saving parties and celebrations!
7-9 years; Gender
The Rise of the Lionesses: Incredible Moments from
Women’s Football Author Flo Floyd-Hughes £7.99 Paperback 9781529516746 Non-Fiction
Celebrate the 2023 Women’s World Cup and the unstoppable rise of England’s legendary Lionesses! Packed with football facts, tournament stats and player profiles, this brilliant book is essential reading for all young football fans. 9-11 years; Gender
The View from the Very Best
House in Town Author Meera Trehan
£7.99 Paperback 9781406399813 Fiction
Told from the points of view of two autistic main characters, Asha and Sam, this is a highly original debut about friendship, peer pressure and bullying.
9-11 years; Ethnicity; Neurodiversity
The Wilderness Author and Illustrator Steve McCarthy
£12.99 Hardback 9781406385199 Fiction
A wild and wondrous story of true bravery and discovering friendship in the most unexpected of places, perfect for adventurers and the more timid alike.
0-5 years; Feelings and emotions
Theodora Hendrix and the Snare of the Shadowmongers Author Jordan Kopy Illustrator Chris Jevons £7.99 Paperback 9781406392630 Fiction
If you think monsters don’t exist, just ask Theodo- ra Hendrix. The third in a brilliantly funny series about an ordinary girl brought up by monsters, perfect for fans of Amelia Fang and A Series of Unfortunate Events.
7-9 years; Reflecting realities
This Is a School Author John Schu
Illustrator Veronica Miller Jamison £12.99 Hardback 9781529510119 Fiction
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