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A Steeping of Blood Author Hafsah Faizal
£16.99 Hardback 9781529097115 Fiction
Don’t miss the epic conclusion to the No. 1 bestselling A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal; the gritty vampire romantic fantasy. 14+; Race
He, She, They, Us Author Charlie Castelletti £9.99 Paperback 9781035034307 Poetry
He, She, They, Us pulls together poems from queer poets both old and new, celebrates queerness in all its forms and takes us through the experiences that make us who we are today.
16+; Gender; Sexuality
Love, Gods and Sinners Author Camille Chong
£16.99 Hardback 9781035058259 Fiction
Harper and Tia are roommates, and interns at the same tech company. They clash, they fight, they flirt. And, under cover of night, the two of them adopt secret identities and head out on missions across the city for their respective magical clans. 14+; LGBTQ+
The Secret World of Briar Rose Author Cindy Pham
£9.99 Paperback 9781037407154 Fiction
Enter the century-long dream of sleeping Princess Amelia, a place of whimsy, magic and hidden nightmares... the debut fairy-tale YA fantasy by beloved BookTuber Cindy Pham. 12+; LGBTQ+
You’ve Found Oliver Author Dustin Thao
£9.99 Paperback 9781035052431 Fiction
You’ve Found Oliver, Dustin Thao’s heart-wrench- ing companion to the TikTok sensation and bestselling You’ve Reached Sam, is a compelling love story filled with yearning, romance and a touch of magic. 12+; Sexuality
I Can’t Believe I Don’t Have a Boyfriend
Author Harry Trevaldwyn £8.99 Paperback 9781035049233 Fiction
Get ready for more romantic tragedies! Patch ba- sically has a boyfriend now, but get ready for him to embark on an even bigger challenge in I Can’t Believe I Don’t Have a Boyfriend... keeping him. 12+; LGBTQ+
Flying Eye Books Astral Panic
Author and Illustrator Katie Hicks £16.99 Paperback 9781838742089 Fiction
A colourful, punchy, YA, coming of age graphic novel about roommates tackling anxiety, work life balance (or lack thereof), digital overwhelm and the stresses of every day life. 12+; Health and wellbeing
Ning and the Night Spirits Author and Illustrator Adriena Fong £8.99 Paperback 9781838743574 Fiction
A beautifully illustrated picture book for young readers about facing your fears and finding your voice – inspired by East / South East Asian folklore and mythical creatures. 3+; Race
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Rune: The Tale of the Winged Sorceress
Author and Illustrator Carlos Sánchez
£10.99 Paperback 9781838744076 Fiction
Third in the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize award-winning series… With Dai missing, Chiri (a deaf protagonist who uses sign language to enhance her spell-casting ability) is desperately rallying her fellow adventurers on a quest to find him. 7+; Disability
Skating Wilder Author Brandon Dumais Illustrator AJ Dungo
£16.99 Paperback 9781913123208 Non-fiction
A poignant non-fiction comic that sheds light on the inclusive and life-changing world of skateboarding featuring brand new art from award-winning creator of In Waves, AJ Dungo. 12+; Race; Health and wellbeing
What Makes a Bird?: An Illustrated Guide to the Bird World
Author Nadeem Perera Illustrator Montse Galbany £14.99 Hardback 9781838742065 Non-fiction
A beautifully illustrated non-fiction introduction to the world of birds for independent readers from wildlife TV presenter, Nadeem Perera. With passion, this book shows that birding can be accessible to all, from all backgrounds. 7+; Race; Health and wellbeing
Fox & Ink Books
Baxter’s View Author and Illustrator Kerri Cunningham
£7.99 Picture Book 9781916747715 Fiction
Baxter and Rory see the world differently. Rory often wants to race ahead, while Baxter likes to stop and experience the world around him. Join Baxter and Rory as they journey to the playground with Mum, and Rory learns to see things from Baxter’s view.
Early Years Neurodiversity Bear Worries
Author and Illustrator Natalia Shaloshvili
£7.99 Paperback 9781805701026 Fiction
Bear finds that even when his wildest (cookie-related!) worries come true, it’s not the end of the world. This funny and comforting story provides a unique take on the topic of excessive worrying.
4-7 years; Health and Wellbeing
Little People BIG DREAMS: Louis Braille
Author Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Illustrator Ana Albero £9.99 Hardback 9781836007401 Non-fiction
From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the story of Louis Braille, the trailblazing inventor. 5-7 years; Disability
Rune: The Tale of the Obsidian Maze
Author and Illustrator Carlos Sánchez £10.99 Paperback 9781838741631 Fiction
The sequel to the first-ever graphic novel to win a Waterstones Children’s Book Prize category! A middle-grade fantasy adventure with deaf pro- tagonist filled with dark magic, druids, delicious desserts and dragons by award-winning author Carlos Sánchez! 9+; Disability
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Put Your Records On Author Corrine Bailey Rae £8.99 Picture Book 9781917894029 Fiction
Inspired by Corinne Bailey Rae’s award-winning hit song, this picture book celebrates music’s unique power to soothe or energise us when we need it most. “Today I’d like to do something I’ve never done before,” Bea tells her great aunt Portia. And soon she finds a wonderful haven full of shelf after shelf of records.
Early Years; Race; Health and wellbeing
The Lost Name Society Author S.R. Krish
£8.99 Paperback 9781917894241 Fiction
In the heart of the Cotswolds, your name isn’t just an identity. It’s a target. Five strangers arrive at boarding school expecting the usual academic grind. Instead, they find a headmistress who is anything but human and a curriculum designed for survival. The rules are simple: compete in a series of twisted, deadly games, or be erased. Young Adult; Race
WE Author Yu Rong
Illustrator The Yu Rong Creative Team Translator Jake Hope
£7.99 Picture Book 9781916747876 Non-Fiction
From archaeology to zoology, the extraordinary knowledge and skill of the women in this book has changed the world where we live. Their inspirational creativity and courage has been ground-breaking. Whether reaching for the stars or kicking-off record-breaking careers in football we can all learn from and be led by these remark- able risk-takers and changemakers. 7+ (Middle Grade); Gender
When The World Ends Author Joanna Nadin
£7.99 Paperback 9781916747951 Fiction
When the unthinkable happens to the planet, two ragtag groups of kids on opposite sides of England beat the odds and escape death. But they soon realise that the only way to be truly safe is to seek a place they’ve only heard about in stories. Middle Grade; Gender/cross dressing; Mixed raced characters; Neurodiversity; Special education needs; Health and wellbeing (period health)
It Won’t Be Forever Author John Dougherty Illustrator Thomas Docherty £7.99 Paperback 9780711296640 Fiction
It Won’t Be Forever is a classic but timely story about a fox cub who worries when her dad must go away for a little while but is reassured that their love keeps them connected, even when they’re apart.
3-5 years; Health and wellbeing (separation anxiety)
Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
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Being the Biggest Author Molly Mead
Illustrator Antonia Woodward £7.99 Paperback 9781836004141 Fiction
Being the Biggest is a heartwarming, relatable tale about the joys and challenges of being the eldest sibling. 2-5 years; Family
Children of the Throne Author Joseph Coelho Illustrator Richard Johnson £12.99 Hardback 9780711289536 Fiction
In Children of the Throne, three children set out to show the grown-ups that nature isn’t just something to admire – it’s something to protect. With heart, adventure, and a touch of magic, this inspiring story highlights the power of young voices in shaping the future.
5-7 years; Health and wellbeing; Class; Author race
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