Diversity, equality and inclusion Books

From the million-copy bestselling author of THE PARENT AGENCY and BIRTHDAY BOY comes a wildly entertaining wish-fulfilment adventure that asks the question: what would happen if the strictest head teacher swapped bodies with the naughtiest kid in...

The second novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, author of Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong?Frances has always been a study machine with one...

Tjarany Roughtail contains eight dreamtime stories, all significant to the history of the Kukatja people of Western Australia's remote Kimberley Region. Each story is complemented by beautiful artworks painted by Aboriginal artist Lucille Gill that...

Hazy mazy oops a daisy, wriggle your ears but don’t go crazy! Annabel is no ordinary sheep. She is wiggly and jiggly. Loud noises hurt her ears and no matter how hard she tries, she just can’t fit in with the mob. Until one day her supersensitive style...

When Lily finds a beautiful, big, shiny balloon she wants to keep it forever… But what if somebody else needs it more? Lilly’s Balloon is a gentle, hopeful story about disappointment, loss and learning to let go. Three young lives are connected through...

Sometimes I live with Mommy; Sometimes I stay with Dad. But we are all a family Whatever house I’m at.No two families look exactly alike, but every family is tied together by love. With soft, charming illustrations, each child in My House, My...

A Is for Ally, Advocate, Anti-Racist, Ancestors, and Assembly Using simple explanations and appealing illustrations in a familiar A-to-Z format, The Young Activist's Dictionary of Social Justice will teach kids the new vocabulary of...

Winner of the ABIA Children’s Picture Book of the Year (ages 0–6) The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. With illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Danny Snell and words...

Life has only gotten more complicated since Sophie exposed a paranormal conspiracy deep within Miami. But between school, a news internship, and her upcoming Quinceañera, Soph must now balance a love triangle with Milo and Usnavy — and help a disgraced...

A charming POC-led WLW romance where two new friends hit the road in search of the missing volumes of their favorite manga.Neesha Sparks is a disabled, vocal community activist with a passion for costume design. Gabby Graciana is an optimistic surfer -...

From two bestselling creators comes a lyrical and heartfelt picture book about a multiracial family’s trip to the beach that’s an ode to family, community, diversity, and—most importantly—fabulous beach hair!When I wake up with the wildest bed head and...

When the news breaks, someone needs to fix it. That’s where SOPHIE COOPER — redheaded Cuban-American, high school freshman, and intern at Miami’s worst TV news station — comes in.After her father is wrongfully accused of a crime he didn't commit,...

Combining the warmth and heart of Ross Welford’s The 1,000 Year Old Boy with the epic adventure and inseparable friendship of Frank Cottrell Boyce’s Cosmic comes an otherworldly new middle grade adventure from the award-winning Benjamin Dean...

Teenagers compete in a reality TV cooking show that puts their friendship to the test.Layne Green is a social media sensation of a cook. He's selected to compete on a reality TV show called Voyage de Gourmet - a globe-trotting foodie adventure. However,...

The Spanish Love Deception meets The Holiday in this fake dating romance about a city girl and country boy’s lives colliding at Christmas.    City girl Tia Solanké is dreading the festive period. She’s on a break with her boyfriend and the...

Modern-day kids Annie and Nico go on a magical history tour to understand one of society’s lowest points… Slavery. The right of ownership over individuals found in all major societies, exploiting masses of people and contributing to the wealth and power...

Encourage young girls to be anything they want with this lyrical and empowering board book!When the world is whispering what she should be, let her be…free to feel the warmth of the sun. Let her be playful, let her twirl and run.Mackenzie Porter,...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes the “action-packed…banter-filled” (School Library Journal, starred review) sequel to his groundbreaking young adult novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man about the adventures of the unassuming,...

Our Favorite Day of the Year meets Alma and How She Got Her Name in this warm, lyrical picture book about a child who learns to celebrate her multicultural identity and finds pride in all the stories and worlds that live inside of her.When it’s...

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.   ‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely...

This special oversized teacher’s edition of What I Like About YOU! explores all the amazing qualities that make a great friend. Use the mirror at the back of the book so kids can see what makes them so special!It’s like we’re a team. We’re...

On a hot day, people come from all over the city to spend the day at the pool in this joyful picture book that’s a love song to summer, the city, community, and staying cool!Today is a pool day in the city! The sun is shining, so what are you waiting...

The award-winning author of Kitten and the Night Watchman is back with an inspiring and poignant picture book about a boy learning the self-confidence to fulfill his dream of dancing in front of his peers.The only audience shy, quiet Stanley dances in...

On the trip of a lifetime, Adam and Zayneb must find their way back to each other in this surprising and romantic sequel to the “bighearted, wildly charming” (Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author) Love from A to Z that’s a “contemplative...

Will Trey and Ariel find their happily ever after in this hopelessly romantic Christmas love story?   ‘A screen-worthy holiday romance.’ Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly CryTrey Anderson is popular and handsome, and he works at...

All Are Welcome meets Bodies Are Cool in this picture book that shows us what makes every body special.Everybody has a body and every body is good. Your body takes you where you want to go. Your body is your first home. And your body is different from...

A deeply moving, vitally important picture book encouraging empathy and kindness.Somewhere in this world, there is someone just like you, who finds the same things funny and who laughs the way you do.Have you ever stopped to think that there might be...

SOME LEGACIES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN.The powerful sequel to the instant New York Times bestselling and award-winning Legendborn. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas and Cinderella is Dead!The shadows...

WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE AND THE JHALAK CHILDREN'S AND YA PRIZE 2023.A powerful coming-of-age story about chance encounters, injustice and how the choices that we make can completely change our future. The second YA novel from multi-award-winning...

In the stunning sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin, bestselling author Nic Stone unflinchingly explores the impact of racism and inequality on young Black lives. For readers of Angie Thomas, Danielle Jawando and Jason...

“A briliant multicultual collection that reminds readers that stories about food are rarely just about the food alone.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A stunning collection of short stories about the intersection of family, culture, and food in the...

Age range 9 to 12Learn hundreds of Black history's most important events on every day of the year!Unearth all of Black history's most significant events for every day of the year! InOn This Day in Black History,kids who love facts and...

Ever since he was little, Jake Green has longed to be a soldier and a hero like his grandpa, who died serving his country. Right now, though, he just wants to outsmart-and outrun-the rival cross country team, the Palmetto Bugs. But then the tragedy of...

Black Sandsis the most popular independent book series in the black community and it is clear why.In this exciting new volume, the secret of the ancients in Minoa has been revealed.Ausar is now faced with an impossible decision. Will he choose to pursue...

Black Sandsis the most popular independent book series in the black community and it is clear why.War has broken out in the Mediterranean as Sparta invades mainland Minoa. Ausar realizes his original mission no longer stands. He now must rally his allies...

Black Sands is the most popular independent book series in the black community and it is clear why.Ausar leads his kin on an expedition to Minoa to find out the true threat of the ancients in the region. Unbeknownst to them, their transport has...

Age range 8 to 10Featuring the life of former NASA astronaut, engineer, and physician Mae Jemison, the second title in the new Black History Heroes children's book series.From Stanford and Cornell to the Peace Corps and from a trip on the space...

A funny, whimsical story that teaches kids they don't have to conform to gender roles. Rose the Pink Fairy has a job to do-she grants kids' wishes. But when kids start to wish for things that she thinks aren't proper for their gender, she gets upset and...

Age range 3 to 7Multicultural Day is coming up at school, and Kai is nervous about sharing her family's Chinese food with her classmates. Kai's mother is excited about making special dishes, but Kai doesn't like feeling different from everyone else...

> 48 page illustrated chapter book perfect for younger readers > spotlights the life of Sephardic Jews in Portugal during the Inquisition > under told narrative that will interest libraries looking for historical Jewish experience...

Kalak vive con su familia en la parte del mundo donde los nidos son viejos, los tejados estn destruidos, el suelo est seco y nunca hay suficiente comida. Un da deciden abandonar todo y volar hacia otro lugar. El viaje de Kalak ayuda a los lectores a...

Derrire l'histoire du chandail orange est un recueil unique en son genre rassemblant les tmoignages de Phyllis Webstad et de ses proches. Les lecteurs auront l'occasion d'y prendre intimement connaissance de la vie avant, pendant et aprs le pensionnat...

Age range 12 to 17In a bleak, post-apocalyptic Earth ruled by powerful machine intelligence, a teenage girl from Oakland is given super abilities and charged with saving the world.Thirteen-year-old Josephine has always seen herself as a loner, not a hero...

In rural Kentucky, a sixteen-year-old boy with a love of quilting, cooking and Dolly Parton helps his grandma care for his opioid-addicted mother, until the discovery of a family secret upends everything he has ever believed.While other sixteen-year-old...

Age range 3 to 6An upbeat story about a confident little boy who takes pride in his first day of nursery.Starting kindergarten is a big milestone - and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of...

Age range 6 to 9One small action a day can make a difference . . . in a big way! In 10 Ideas to Overcome Racism, we explore how to counteract racism and prejudice in our everyday lives.Are you ready to overcome racism in the world today? Each one of us...

Age range 3 to 6Get ready for your first day at nursery school with this exuberant little girl!MJ is more than ready for her first day of school! With her hair freshly braided and her 'first day at school' outfit, she also knows all the good things she's...

Age range 9 to 12Heroic actions speak volumes in a powerful middle grade novel based on real WWII events. Life is not easy for Jewish people in the midst of the Second World War, and for twelve-year-old Dina and her sisters, it gets even harder...