Fiction
This debut collection of poetry covers topics rang- ing from family, identity and growing up, to the need for hope and the wonder of nature. 9+; Health and wellbeing
Elki Is Not My Dog Author Elena Arevalo Melville Illustrator Tonka Uzu
£12.99 Hardback 9781915252364 Fiction
A stray dog is cared for by a diverse group of children on their housing estate. Their act of kindness leads to the entire community getting involved. 4+; Health and wellbeing; Race; Class
I Want A Dog
Author and illustrator Jon Agee £7.99 Paperback 9781915252104 Fiction
The dark-skinned heroine of this hilarious tale knows what she wants and will not take no for an answer in her search for her dream pet. 4+; Race; Gender
One Button And The Sea Author Sara Stanley Illustrator Viviane Schwarz £12.99 Hardback 9781915252609 Fiction
Being at sea is a metaphor for being made homeless in this touching book, where a child and his grandad take to their boats to escape, and, together with others, form a community and survive good and bad times, eventually returning home.
4+; Health and wellbeing Beholder
Polly Bee Makes Honey Author Deborah Chancellor Illustrator Julia Groves
£7.99 Paperback 9781915252159 Non Fiction
A little Asian girl observes Polly Bee and the iden- tities and jobs of the other bees in her hive. We learn about care of the environment, the value of food and of those who produce it for us. 4+; Health and wellbeing; Race
Say Goodbye… Say Hello Author and illustrator Cori Doerrfeld £7.99 Paperback 9781912650446 Fiction
Change and transitions are hard, but Say Good- bye… Say Hello demonstrates how, when one experience ends, it opens the door for another to begin. This book provides comfort and reassur- ance about changes big and small. 4+; Health and wellbeing
The Bear Who Had Nothing To Wear
Author Jeanne Willis Illustrator Brian Fitzgerald £7.99 Paperback 9781915252579 Fiction
Albie tries out a succession of outfits in his search for clothes that will make him feel himself, and finally realizes that just his own fur is the best. 4+; Body Image; Gender; Health and wellbeing
The Happy Lion Roars Author Louise Fatio Illustrator Roger Duvoisin £7.99 Paperback 9781912650422 Fiction
The Happy Lion is lonely. When he falls in love with a beautiful lioness he has to use all his ingenuity and insistence to be allowed to stay with her. 4+; Health and wellbeing
The Smile Shop
Author and illustrator Satoshi Kitamura
£7.99 Paperback 9781912650972 Fiction
A young boy in a diverse marketplace learns that the value of a smile, and the power to communicate one for free, is worth so much more than money.
4+; Race; Health and wellbeing Spring-Summer 2024 Author Ryan La Sala
£14.99 Hardback 9781338745344 Fiction
From Ryan La Sala, author of the tantalizingly twisted The Honeys and riotously imaginative Reverie, comes a chilling new contemporary fable about art, aesthetic obsession, and the gaze that peers back at us from behind our reflections.
14-20 years; Sexuality
Blood Flowers Author Jay McGuiness
£8.99 Paperback 9780702328770 Fiction
Seventeen-year-old Bear lives in the walled town of Calleston – a place of stark divide between the rich and poor. Living down in Cobbleside, Bear is painfully conscious of the inequalities between him and residents of Roofside. 13-20 years; Class
Bree Boyd is a Legend Author Leah Johnson
£7.99 Paperback 9780702313455 Fiction
Boyds are born to stand out: Bree’s dad is a cele- brated professor, her mum is a state senator, her brother is on his way to professional basketball stardom, and her sister is a prima ballerina. But where does Bree fit in? Sure, she just won the Regional Spelling Bee and is well on her way to Nationals, but lately something doesn’t feel quite right.
9-12 years; Race
Bun on the Run Author Smriti Halls Illustrator Chris Jevons £6.99 Paperback 9780702309588 Fiction
A deliciously hilarious picture book for children who love to laugh. Bestselling author Smriti Halls and superstar illustrator Chris Jevons join forces for this laugh-out-loud tale. 2-6 years; Race
Can You Find My Eid Presents? Author A. M. Dassu Illustrator Junissa Bianda £7.99 Paperback 9780702323812 Fiction
With a gentle search-and-find element running alongside the story, this gorgeous picture book is
Scholastic
Amulet 9: Waverider Author Kazu Kibuishi
£10.99 Paperback 9780545828659 Fiction
A highly anticipated, thrilling conclusion to Kazu Kibuishi’s #1 New York Times bestselling series! 8-12 years; Race
Before the Ships Author Maisha Oso
£14.99 Paperback 9781338849974 Non-Fiction
Before the Ships is a powerful and poetic cele- bration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations, that culminate into the strength and resilience of modern-day Black people. 4-8 years; Race
Whisper To The Rescue Author and illustrator Rose Robbins £12.99 Hardback 9781915252203 Fiction
A little and quiet young dragon tries to make his family see that they are destroying the wildlife around them with their fires. His determination pays off and the mountainside is saved. 4+; Health and wellbeing
a wonderful introduction to Eid. 2-6 years; Race
Courage to Dream Author Neal Shusterman Illustrator Andres Vera Martinez £16.99 Paperback 9780545313483 Fiction
Five interlocking narratives linked together to explore one common story – the tradition of resistance and uplift – in this graphic novel exploring the Holocaust. 12-18 years; Race
East Asian Folktales, Myths and Legends
Author Eva Wong Nava Illustrator Jocelyn Kao
£7.99 Paperback 9780702325236 Fiction
Follow the journey of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, explore the history of major festivals, and meet legendary figures! 8-12 years; Race
Elle Campbell Wins Their Weekend
Author Ben Kahn
£15.99 Hardback 9781338815306 Fiction
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off meets Gamer Girl for middle grade in this hilarious, heartfelt story about a non-binary kid trying to figure out who they are at home, at school, and in the fandom that changed their life. 8-12 years; Gender
Escape from St Hell Author Lewis Hancox
£12.99 Paperback 9780702314506 Fiction
Escape From St Hell reveals one man’s authentic experience of how his life changed as he transi- tioned with humour and understanding, this is an important insight into the impact and hope that choosing the right path for you can bring. 18-20 years; Sexuality; Gender
Fantastic Families Author Omari McQueen Illustrator Sophia Green £7.99 Paperback 9780702323966 Non-Fiction
A celebration of family, their shapes and sizes, and their diversity, from Omari McQueen, the youngest award-winning vegan chef in the UK. 3-6 years; Race
Find Me After Author A. Connors
£8.99 Paperback 9780702331367 Fiction
In one of his epileptic fits, Kyle realizes that he has the ability to travel to The Stillness, an eerie dimension populated by those who are between life and death.
13-20 years; Disability
Future Hero: Battle for Sky Kingdom
Author Remi Blackwood Illustrator Deise Lino
£6.99 Paperback 9780702311840 Fiction
Jarell is the hero Ulfrika, the land of his ancestors, needs and he must return if he is to stop the sorcerer Ikala from gaining power. Jarell and his friends journey to Sky City to find what they need to defeat their enemy. But danger lies ahead... 7-10 years; Race
Green Author Alex Gino
£14.99 Hardback 9781338776140 Fiction
From the bestselling author of MELISSA, a new book putting a non-binary kid named Green at center stage.
8-12 years; Gender
Growing Up Black in Britain Author Stuart Lawrence, Ashley Hickson-Lovence
Illustrator Simone Douglas £10.99 Paperback 9780702315855 Non-fiction
A collection of courageous, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful pieces set to educate and inspire young people. 10-16 years; Race
Hey, Baby Girl
Author Andrea Davis Pinkney Illustrator Brian Pinkney £6.99 Hardback 9781338672435 Fiction
This board book is part of the Bright Brown Baby series, a celebration of Black and brown joy, babies, and families. 0-3 years; Race
Home Bird Hoot Author Smriti Halls Illustrator Lucy Fleming £7.99 Paperback 9780702307942 Fiction
A powerful tale about unlikely friendship and how its power can help you to be braver than you think.
3-6 years; Race
Hyo the Hellmaker Author and Illustrator Mina Ikomoto Ghosh
£10.99 Paperback 9780702328954 Fiction
Hyo Hakai is a hellmaker. But when a curse de- stroys her village, she and her brother are forced to flee to the Island of Onogoro – a place where Gods live among humans. A unique YA debut drawing on Japanese traditions and classic mystery storytelling. 12-18 years; Race
I Am Brave! Author Caryl Hart Illustrator Zoe Waring
£7.99 Paperback 9780702318320 Fiction
The perfect picture book to highlight and cele- brate the different ways that children tackle the difficult things in life… whether it’s speaking up in class, or choosing to do something different to their friends.
2-7 years; Disability; Race; Body image
I’m Not Sleepy Author and Illustrator Raahat Kaduji
£7.99 Paperback 9780702318504 Fiction
Flora, the smallest dormouse, is going on a grand adventure... The other dormice just want to sleep, but there’s a wide world outside, and Flora can’t wait to go exploring. She’s brave. She’s full of questions. And she’s not sleepy at all!
2-6 years; Race
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