Guppy Books
Evie And Maryam’s Family Tree Author Janeen Hayat
£7.99 Paperback 9781920000000 Fiction
Two very different girls are paired together for a school project and uncover an incredible connec- tion taking them all the way back to India, on the eve of Partition 9+; Class; Race
Hazlethorn Author C.G. Drews
£9.99 Paperback 9781444983326 Fiction
An inherited estate, murderous relatives and a bloodthirsty garden… This gothic YA horror-romance is perfect for fans of Knives Out, Belladonna, and twisty, queered mysteries. 12+; Sexuality
I Can’t Even Think Straight Author Dean Atta
£9.99 Paperback 9781444960969 Fiction
Hodder Children’s Books
A Crongton Story: A Crongton Christmas Party Author Alex Wheatle
£9.99 Paperback 9781444962185
Fiction Return to Crongton for more fierce friendships, unfil- tered teen truths and party drama. Award-winning author Alex Wheatle’s unforgettable characters are back in this gripping contemporary YA. 12+; Race; Class
A Taste of Home Author Maryam Hassan Illustrator Anna Wilson £7.99 Paperback 9781444969375 Fiction
A scrumptious celebration of the connection between family, friends and food, to empower little ones to be proud of where they come from. 0-5 years; Race
A Witch’s Guide to Love and Deception
Author Aamna Qureshi £9.99 Paperback 9781444977493 Fiction
Another charming and romantic cosy YA fantasy from the author of A Witch’s Guide to Love and Poison and The Baby Dragon Café, Aamna Qureshi. 12+; Race; Class
A Witch’s Guide to Love and Poison
Author Aamna Qureshi £9.99 Paperback 9781444977479 Fiction
An addictively romantic and beautifully written cosy YA fantasy from author Aamna Qureshi. 12+; Race; Class
And They Were Roommates Author Page Powars
£9.99 Paperback 9781444968378 Fiction
A swoony, queer boarding school romance about two roommates, one secret, and a lot of love letters. Perfect for fans of Young Royals and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. 12+; Sexuality
Embrance the Serpent Author Sunya Mara
£18.99 Hardback 9781444983050 Fiction
A jeweller’s apprentice is bound by a deadly bargain to the mysterious Serpent King. Danger, romance and rebellion collide in this gripping fan- tasy – perfect for fans of The Wrath & the Dawn. 12+; Race
Farah’s Nose
Author Humera Malik Illustrator Chaaya Prabhat £7.99 Paperback 9781444976618 Fiction
A heartwarming tale about a girl whose disdain for her strong nose turns to pride when she learns the stories of the South Asian women who came before her.
5-7 years; Race Autumn-Winter 2025
A bold, heartfelt verse novel about love, identity and growing up queer. Kai’s coming of age is messy, moving and unforgettable – perfect for fans of Sex Education and Sarah Crossan. 12+; Sexuality
Monkey King and the World of
Myths: The Battle of the Beasts Author Maple Lam
£9.99 Paperback 9781444977158 Fiction
Monkey King returns in this hilarious graphic novel set in ancient Japan. Monsters, mischief and martial arts collide in a perfect pick for fans of Dragon Ball, Jamie Smart and anime. 7-9 years; Race
Nadia Islam, On the Record Author Adiba Jaigirdar
£7.99 Paperback 9781444973471
Fiction A heartwarming and authentic story that explores family, religion and fighting for what’s right, from award-winning author Adiba Jaigirdar. 9-11 years; Race
Paper Dragons: The Race to the Cloud Sea
Author Siobhan McDermott Illustrator Yuzhen Cai
£8.99 Paperback 9781444934625 Fiction
The third book in a magical fantasy series inspired by Chinese legend, Paper Dragons. Perfect for 9+ readers of Nevermoor and Dragon Mountain. 9-11 years; Race
Paper Dragons: The Rise of the Sandspirits
Author Siobhan McDermott Illustrator Yuzhen Cai
£7.99 Paperback 9781444970180 Fiction
An extraordinary destiny unfolds… The unmiss- able second book in the magical middle grade fantasy Paper Dragons series. 9-11 years; Race
Silverbrook: Yumna and the Golden Horse
Author Yassmin Abdel-Magied £7.99 Paperback 9781444934625 Fiction
Warm, funny, and zinging with imagination, this thrilling fantasy adventure highlights the power of community. Perfect for readers of Tola Okogwu and Sharna Jackson, aged 9+. 9-11 years; Race
Suckers Author LeeSha Shay
£9.99 Paperback 9781444981896 Fiction
Three vampires. Two rivals. One messy love triangle. A fierce and bloodthirsty YA fantasy romance featuring global vampire folklore and dark supernatural drama. 12+; Race
The Cheat Book (vol. 3) Author RAMZEE
£7.99 Paperback 9781444973440 Fiction
The third book in the hilarious Cheat Book series by RAMZEE, packed with epic fails, secret codes
and black-and-white illustrations. Perfect for 8+ readers.
9-11 years; Race; Class
The Girl at the Front of the Class
Author Onjali Q. Rauf Illustrator Pippa Curnick £7.99 Paperback 9781526364661 Fiction
Told with heart and humour, this story of friend- ship and kindness provides an early conversation starter to the topic of refugees. 0-5 years; Class
The Girl with the Red Boots Author Alex Wheatle
£9.99 Paperback 9781444969665 Ficition
A thrilling and heart-warming tale about family, friendship and football from award-winning author, Alex Wheatle. 12+; Class; Race
The Unexpected Consequence
of Bleeding on Tuesday Author Kelsey B. Toney £9.99 Paperback 9781444983388 Fiction
A fresh, funny and relatable coming-of-age YA novel about friendship, heartbreak and identity – perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and XO, Kitty. 12+; Disability
This Book Will Make You Cry Author Daniel Tawse
£9.99 Paperback 9781444971620 Fiction
A heartfelt and heartbreaking queer summer romance to remember, perfect for fans of They Both Die at the End. 12+; Sexuality; Gender
Ink Road
They Own the Night Author Amy McCaw
Hot Key Books
Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe
Author C.B. Lee
£8.99 Paperback 9781471419379 Fiction
A cosy fantasy with whimsy, wyverns and warm cups of magical coffee. Authentically centres the Asian American experience (Chinese and Viet- namese heritage) as central to the plot alongside LGBTQI* representation. 12+
Heartbreaker Author Anika Hussain
£8.9 Paperback 9781471416613 Fiction
A fiery enemies-to-lovers rom-com where Saachi’s revenge plan to break a heart goes hilariously and romantically off track. 12+; South-Asian British; Race; Body image
Not Going To Plan Author Tia Fisher
£8.99 Paperback 9781471418372 Fiction
A verse novel tackling unplanned pregnancy, stelphing, and the empowering journey of a teen standing up for herself. Tackles the challenges of sexual assault and unplanned pregnancy, addressing the importance of support and choice. Included queer representation 14+
Tenderly I am Devoured Author Lyndall Clipstone £8.99 Paperback 9781471416576
Fiction Tenderly I Am Devoured is a lush Gothic romanta- sy in which a young woman must bind herself to a dangerous chthonic god with the help of the
£8.99 Paperback 9781785307218 Fiction
Buffy meets Only Murders in the Building in this YA Dracula retelling, set against the backdrop of the 1980s music scene. Featuring positive LGBTQ+ representation and highlighting the tragic circum- stances of the 1980s AIDS crisis. 12+
son of a rival family to save her family’s legacy -and herself – from ruin.
12+; Queer gothic romance; Sexuality
The Book of Heartbreak Author Ova Ceren
£9.99 Paperback 9781471417856 Fiction
A gorgeous romantasy filled with angels and curses, which will break your heart and mend it again. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Stephanie Garber. An authentic Istanbul setting and rich world-building which draws on strands of Turkish fairytale and folklore, inspired by the author’s Turkish heritage. 12+
What Happens Online Author Nathanael Lessore £8.99 Paperback 9781471418204 Fiction
A witty teen comedy where viral fame causes chaos as Fred’s online alter ego clashes with his real-life struggles.
11+; Mental health; Self-esteem and online identity pressures
Where Shadows Meet Author Patrice Caldwell £8.99 Paperback 9781471411861 Fiction
A dark and romantic sapphic tale of love and betrayal, woven across a thousand years of vam- pires and goddesses. Explores LGBTQ themes with a sapphic storyline and includes diverse cultural mythology and characters.
14+; LGBTQ; Diversity; Identity; Belonging
Ladybird Everything Under the Sun: All
Around the World Author Molly Oldfield
Illustrators Folasade Adeshida, Neil Badenhorst, Belinda Chen, Sophie Escavy Lim, Marta Antelo, Fernando Martin, Juliana Eigner, Andrés Lan- dazabal, Henry Rancourt, Francesca Tiley, Daniel Gray-Barnett, Meg Rennie £25.00 Hardback 9780241619124 Non-fiction
A brand new collection of 366 curious questions - asked by children and answered by experts from around the world! Filled with gorgeous illustrations, this beautiful hardback book is a MUST HAVE gift for kids aged 6 to10. 4-10 years; Religion; Culture; Race; Gender
First Festivals: Eid Author Ladybird
Illustrator Ladybird Book £7.99 Board Book 9780241758960 Non-fiction
Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores the festival of Eid al-Fitr and helps young children understand the importance of this special Islamic celebration.
0-5 years; Religion; Culture; Identity PEN&INC. 45
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