Firefly Press
A History of My Weird Author Chloë Heuch
Co-illustrator Veronica Carratello £7.99 Paperback 9781915444639 Fiction
Exploring an abandoned Victorian asylum may seem a weird way to develop a new friendship, but then Mo has always found she does things a bit differently. (9 December) Disability; Gender
And I Hear Dragons Editor Hanan Issa Illustrator Eric Heyman £7.99 Paperback 9781915444578 Fiction
A ground-breaking new anthology from diverse Welsh writers of ‘dragon-focusedʼ poems, con- ceived and edited by the National Poet of Wales, Hanan Issa. And I Hear Dragons explores the concept of identity and upholding Walesʼ tradi- tion of croesawgar (welcoming). (8 December) Identity; Race
Feather
Author Manon Steffan Ros £7.99 Paperback 9781915444370 Fiction
When Huw’s nan calls him Johnny – the name of her never-mentioned brother who disappeared in WWll, he realises things are changing. As Nan slips into dementia, Huw begins to discover things about his family past that he never could have imagined. (14 September) Disability; Health and wellbeing
Major and Mynah:
Project Puffin Author Karen Owen Illustrator Louise Forshaw £6.99 Paperback Fiction
The Super Perceptive Undercover Detectives are in a race to solve a new mystery! When they find puffins coated in waste oil that has been dumped in the sea, they must find out who is to blame. Can they crack the case before damage is caused to precious sea life? (7 September) Disability
Me and Aaron Ramsey Author Manon Steffan Ros Illustrator Cynthia Paul £7.99 Paperback 9781915444493 Fiction
Football is always there for Sam and his dad however tough real life becomes, until Dadʼs dreams of football stardom go horribly wrong. Samʼs love for the footballing legend becomes tangled with his relationship for his father as things go south in their family life. (9 September) Family; Disability; Illiteracy
Noah Frye Gets Crushed Author Maggie Horne Illustrator Luna Valentine £7.99 Paperback 9781915444530 Fiction
Her friends can’t stop talking about boys, but Noah wants everything to go back to the way it was. To fit in, Noah pretends that she likes Archie, even though she’s not sure. When Jessa joins their group things get more confusing. Can Noah admit who she really likes, not who she thinks she should? (8 December) Sexuality; Identity
Raz Beri Author Matt Stephens
£7.99 Paperback 9781915444615 Fiction
Billy has cerebral palsy and he’s had enough of his classmates treating him differently. But when a visiting famous footballer turns out to be just as bad as the school bullies, Billy begins to realise that perhaps he doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone but himself. (10 December) Disability
Autumn-Winter 2024 First Ink
The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King
Author Harry Trevaldwyn £8.99 Paperback 9781035049202 Fiction
In this heartfelt, laugh-out-loud comedy, Patch is confident that one of the mysterious new entrants to the drama club will be his first boyfriend. Armed with his mum’s outdated self-help books, his over-supportive friend Jean, and alarming self-confidence, Patch is confident that this mission will be a complete success. 12+; Sexuality
Legend of the White Snake Author Sher Lee
£14.99 Hardback 9781035053971 Fiction
A YA fantasy steeped in Chinese folklore and brimming with magic and intrigue. A gender-flipped reimagining of one of China’s four famous folktales. A teen boy must hide his true identity as a white snake spirit when he falls in love with the headstrong prince hunting his kind. 12+; Race; Sexuality
Our Deadly Designs Author Kalyn Josephson £8.99 Paperback 9781035012152 Fiction
Our Deadly Designs is the explosive and action-packed follow up to This Dark Descent, by Kayln Josephson. Steeped in Jewish folklore, it is the epic and swoonworthly conclusion to the duology. Mikira is more alone than ever as the face of the underground rebellion, intent on overthrowing the corrupt royal family. 12+; Race; Sexuality
The Scorpion Queen Author Mina Fears
£8.99 Paperback 9781529097221 Fiction
A crossover fantasy fairy tale inspired by Ma- lian folklore. A disgraced merchant’s daughter is forced to become a chambermaid to a princess whose suitors are challenged to grue- some and impossible trials to win her hand, and who makes a choice between escaping Timbuktu and ending the trials forever. 12+; Race; Sexuality
For She is Wrath Author Emily Varga
£14.99 Hardback 9781035053988
Fiction A Pakistani-inspired, gender-flipped, fantastical retelling of classic revenge story The Count of
The Doll Twin
Author Janine Beacham Illustrator Nathan Collins £7.99 Paperback 9781915444479 Fiction
Una Wexford is thrilled to be adopted after the Great War, but an eerie secret lurks in her new home; the doll twin, a life-sized, animated copy of herself. Is “Ani” as innocent as she seems, or does she want to steal Una’s life? (9 December) Adoption/family
This Dark Heart Author Zeena Gosrani Co-illustrator Cynthia Paul £8.99 Paperback 9781915444721 Fiction
Shadow-like ‘daayan’ stalk the night and mages alone can fight them. Princess Thiya discovers she is a healing mage. To blackmail her into defeating the daayan, Isaac kidnaps Thiya’s girlfriend. Thiya must make a perilous journey to rescue her. Set in a rich world inspired by Indian folk tales. YA; Race; Sexuality
Monte Cristo. Betrayed by her ex-lover and imprisoned for a crime she didn’t commit, Dania counts the days until she can exact her revenge – if only she didn’t have a life sentence to serve with no hope of release. 14+; Race
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Floris Books
630 Maple Street Author and Illustrator Marta Kulesza
£12.99 Hardback 9781782509295 Fiction
Welcome to 630 Maple Street! Follow a diverse range of residents as they go about their daily lives over the course of a year, with gorgeously detailed illustrations that let you peek inside each flat in the building.
4-7 years; Race; Disability; Sexuality
An Illustrated Treasury Of Dragon Tales
Author Theresa Breslin Illustrator Kate Leiper
£16.99 Hardback 9781782509103 Fiction
Discover tales of dragons around the world, from Russian treasure hoarders to scaly Japanese princesses and winged Mexican gods, in this gorgeously illustrated gift anthology. From the acclaimed creators of the Illustrated Scottish Treasuries collection. 7-12 years; Race
Blue Sky Morning
Author and Illustrator Kim Jihyun £12.99 Hardback 9781782509080 Fiction
An ordinary morning is imbued with meaning in this subtly beautiful picture book from the creator of The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky. A reminder to take the time to appreciate the small details in our daily routine.
4-7 years; Race
I Will Swim Next Time Author Emily Joof Illustrator: Matilda Ruta £7.99 Paperback 9781782509387 Fiction
A young child gradually overcomes their fear of the water. This is a gentle yet powerful story about taking time and listening to yourself, with warm and vibrant illustrations. 4-7 years; Race
Sleep Here, Wake There Author and Illustrator Caio Zero £12.99 Hardback 9781782509271 Fiction
A young boy lives with his mother, but wakes up every morning at Auntie’s house down the street. What could be behind this perplexing mystery? 4-7 years; Race; Class
The Boy on Fire
Author and Illustrator Sartak Sinha £12.99 Hardback 9781838741891 Fiction
Through a tapestry of colourful illustrations and heartfelt moments, this tale kindles the power of self-acceptance, the joy of finding true friendship, and the transformative magic of embracing one’s own extraordinary gifts. 5-7 years; Race
Fiction Flying Eye Books
Avery And The Fairy Circle Author and Illustrator Rowan Kinsbury
£9.99 Paperback 9781838741983 Fiction
In Pacific Northwest’s forests, young girl Avery stumbles into a magical circle transporting her to a wonderous fairy world. 5-7 years; Sexuality
Cactus Kid: Rumble At The Rodeo
Author and Illustrator Emmanuel Guerrero
£10.99 Paperback 9781838741259
CACTUS KID is still on a mission to be the BEST WIZARD in the WHOLE WORLD. 7-9 years; Race
Farah Loves Mangos
Author and Illustrator Sartak Sinha £7.99 Paperback 9781838742010 Fiction
An uplifting story about a young girl who learns to love the unexpected and appreciate her favourite mango tree. 5-7 years; Race
Is it a Seed?
Author Emily Ann Davison Illustrator Adriena Fong £12.99 Hardback 9781838741587 Fiction
Is It a Seed? perfectly captures children’s boundless imagination, embracing the joy of unhurried mo- ments and a deep connection to the natural world. 5-7 years; Race
PEN&INC. 39 … Illustrator Neetols
£14.99 Paperback 9781838741556 Fiction
A heart-warming, supernatural slice-of-life graphic novel that gently weaves together tough, everyday themes of identity, grief, and accepting flaws in those we love the most. 12+; Sexuality; Race
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