MMS Diversity & Inclusion Catalogue 2026 by MMS for the best in independent publishing!

Introduction

Many of us are highly aware of the significant shortage of inclusive children’s books on the market. The CLPE’s latest 2025 annual report on ethnic representation in children’s literature, ‘Reflecting Realities’, records the that the overall presence of racially minoritised characters has increased slightly compared to the seventh report published in 2024 but has not resumed the same level reported in the sixth report published in 2023 . However, these improved figures are still woefully unrepresentative of the 2.5 million ethnically diverse schoolchildren in the UK that make up one-third of the national total.

For too long, books with diverse characters, writers and illustrators have come up against barriers in publishing. But the fact remains that these books remain sorely needed. BookTrust has been quick to recognise the benefits of ‘windows’ and ‘mirrors’ in books, where children can gain insights into different ways of life, whilst also finding reflections of themselves and their environments.

Own-voices are key in maintaining cultural sensitivity and accuracy within stories and whilst themes of social justice are important, every child deserves to see themselves inhabiting spaces of adventure, comedy and fantasy too. For children who struggle to find representation in books, the risk is that they are less inclined to read for pleasure – a practice with proven long-term benefits.

So, we hope that this curated selection of MMS publisher titles will reflect their readers and contribute in a small way in finding a book every child can see themselves in.

Children’s Books Published featuring a Main Character from a Racially Minoritised Background

Once we have evaluated the volume of representative and inclusive titles, we next turn our attention to how racially minoritised characters feature in each title. As part of this aspect of the review process, we ask questions regarding the main characters such as:

l In what genre and type of texts are they featured?

l How are they positioned? Do they feature in the foreground and/or background?

l What is their role?

l What is the nature of the representation?

l How are they characterised?

l In what ways do they contribute to the narrative?

l What is the cast dynamic?

l How might their presence be read and received?

towards improving inclusive output. We were pleased to find a consistent year on year increase up until the sixth survey (2022) in which we reported that the figure had risen to 14%. In the seventh report (2023) this figure dramatically halved to 7% potentially marking a direction of change that could risk undoing and undermining the important gains made in the previous years.

In this, the eighth report, the growth in output corresponds to a signiﬁcant increase in main characters from a racially minoritised background. The percentage of children’s books published in the UK in 2024 that featured a main character from a racially minoritised background increased to 24%, compared to 7% in 2023, 14% in 2022, 9% in 2021, 8% in 2020, 5% in 2019, 4% in 2018 and 1% in 2017.

“The figures and charts reported here do not mirror the significant highs or lows of the prior surveys and as such allow for a moment of pause and contemplation. They make clear that the work of ensuring all readers can access a breadth of quality inclusive and representative literature is far from done.”

In the ﬁrst survey in the series (2017) we reported that only 1% of main characters featured in the literature reviewed were from a racially minoritised background. This highlighted the signiﬁcantly low baseline and provided an important motivator for the industry to work

The figure not only marks a considerable increase compared to the last report but signifies an important milestone in the history of this work because it is the highest reported figure to date. To have almost a quarter of the titles feature a main character from a racially minoritised background eight years on from a baseline of 1% is a tremendous gain. This figure indicates an effort to position racially minoritised characters as central to the story world with the agency to drive the narrative, which are both crucial in making the presence meaningful and impactful for readers.

REFLECTING REALITIES

In this eighth report we ﬁnd ourselves at a concerning point in the journey of this work. A drop of this scale is unprecedented. It is concerning not only because it compromises the gains made within a text type that forms an integral pillar of children’s literature but also because it compounds concerns about the comparatively lower volume of representative literature available for younger readers who are often the core target audience of this text type.

The last eight years although challenging have shown how adopting an inclusive lens has the power to transform the literary space. The medium of picturebooks allow for the expression of a broad array of representations which accumulate to form a rich tapestry of literature that articulates the core of what it is to be human. This text type has the immense and distinctive power to express this in artistic, innovative,

Reproduced with the kind permission of the CLPE. To read their full report please visit: clpe.org.uk

moving, inspiring, playful, funny, joyful, subversive and sophisticated ways. In this reporting cycle we encountered picturebooks that explored an extensive range of themes expressing our humanity in tender, evocative, thought provoking, ethereal, relatable and creative ways. Figure 6 distils a selection of these overarching themes as encountered through the review process. We have identiﬁed quality picturebooks that embodied each theme and located each title within the circle that corresponds most closely with its central theme. However as implied by the graphic, there was an inevitable overlap within and across the submissions because each title serves a range of functions and encapsulates a breadth of themes. This overlap illustrates the importance of range. Because range increases the scope for rich and varied thematic exploration and representations, resulting in more interesting reading experiences.

Quality of Presence in Fiction

Overall Output

is a marked decrease in the volume of eligible titles compared to the previous seventh report. Of these titles, 952 featured racially minoritised characters. This indicates that 24% of the children’s picturebooks, fiction and non-fiction titles published in 2024 featured racially minoritised characters, compared to 17% in 2023, 30% in 2022, 20% in 2021, 15% in 2020, 10% in 2019, 7% in 2018 and 4% in 2017. The review team draw on signifiers in the text and illustration where available to support them in considering how the characters have been racialised. They also draw on any explicit cues to determine ethnicity where such specificity is available. It is worth comparing the numbers in this report with the previous reports in the series. To enable the publication of the last, seventh report, we reviewed

Coming of age verse novel set in the USA following a young black man surviving and succeeding against all the odds, while seeing loved ones fall victim to cycles of crime and violence.

Title: Shades of Black

Author: Kimba Bush

Illustrator: Susie Bush & Kimba Bush

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Price: £8.99 PB

Extent: 390 pp

Age: 14+ years

Pub Date: July 2026

‘Karl is a fantastic ambassador for poetry and literacy. He has such a warm and infectious energy … an especially powerful and positive voice in 2020.’

Jonathan Douglas CBE, Chief Executive of the National Literacy Trust

Karl Nova

Fronting the Premier League Writing Stars poetry competition, inspiring over 7,000 entries with his poem Beautiful Ambition and returning to his old primary school to deliver an assembly and individual poetry workshops to Key Stage One and Key Stage Two classes, as well as officially opening the school's new library

Being an ambassador for National Poetry Day, sharing a new poem, ‘see through my eyes’ to celebrate the day and inspire children and young people to get involved

Delivering creative writing workshops in person and digitally to children and young people all over the UK and internationally including at Hay Festival and Bradford Literature Festival

Karl’s second anthology is a collection of very personal poetry and is based on his own unique story. From the UK to Nigeria and back again, Karl seeks to share his life journey and explain how it has shaped who he has become today.

What would you do and how would you feel if you were suddenly taken away from all that you know? Read on, and you will find out how Karl responded, in this very particular and curious case

Hip Hop artist, author and poet Karl Nova has won the coveted Ruth Rendell award for his outstanding contribution to raising literacy levels in the UK in 2020.

Karl’s unwavering commitment to continuing and furthering his work to inspire young readers and writers through his creative writing workshops, talks and poetry continued during lockdown through digital channels which enabled him to reach children and young people all over the UK and beyond.

The Curious Case of Karl Nova Karl Nova is the winner

Richard Grant, aka Dreadlock Alien, is of mixed heritage and culture. As a spoken word poet his work has always been heard in the live arena, and now, with his first written anthology, it is adapted from the stage to the page for you to read, enjoy and be inspired!

This collection is about the artist’s school life experiences – both good and bad. The title poem Ink Air is a about growing up in the UK care system without parents or family

Donavan Christopher, is a rap poet, cultural reggae artist and a dedicated advocate for social justice worldwide. His work serves as a tool for self-expression and helps to motivate and inspire people of all ages.

"Life is what you live

And life is what you make it

Don't be such a sieve

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You can do it you can make it

Make it if you try.

If you really want it set your standards high."

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Author: Patricia Billings

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Introducing Belonging, a new title in Milet’s board book series on social-emotional learning, in English and 8 bilingual editions!

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Understanding the ways we all belong. Enjoyable and invaluable for SEL and mindfulness for children (and adults).

Introducing Self-Compassion, a new title in Milet’s board book series on social-emotional learning, in English and 8 bilingual editions!

Author: Patricia Billings

Illustrator: Manuela G Montoya

Translators: The Milet Translators Group

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Pub date: 1 June 2026

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Introducing Self-Compassion, a new title in Milet’s board book series on social-emotional learning, in English and 8 bilingual editions!

Format: Board books, 165x165mm, 20pp

Author: Patricia Billings

Illustrator: Manuela G Montoya

Translators: The Milet Translators Group

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Praise for the first version: “Children and their parents are sure to spend countless hours poring over this delectable volume, unique both in design and organization.”

~ The Bloomsbury Review

Stories and Music for All Eyes and Ears!

14 traditional songs from Ireland

Hardback + QR Code / Full colour / 32 pp / 9.5”x 9.5” / £11.99

Recordings available on all major streaming platforms

20 traditional songs from Ukraine

Hardback + QR Code / Full colour / 36 pp / 9.5”x 9.5” / £11.99

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Illustrations by Marie Lafrance

A touching portrayal of a young visually impaired boy who opens his heart to others.

KEEP YOUR EARS WIDE OPEN

Knock! Knock! Choo! Choo! Vroom! Vroom! As Russell awaits a visit from his brother, with every sound he wonders: Is Angus here? No, not yet. But with his ears and his heart wide open, Russell responds to the calls of a series of strangers who become his friends. Good thing because... Ting-a-ling! Ting-a-ling! Did you hear that? It sounds like Angus needs to be rescued!

Marie Lafrance

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT / MODES OF TRANSPORTION / FRIENDSHIP / SHARING

A touching portrayal of a young visually impaired boy who to others.

A recording of the narrated story can be accessed with a QR code printed in the book.

Céline Claire is the author of many books published for children and young readers. Formerly a schoolteacher, she has collaborated over the past 20 years with several established French publishing houses, including Bayard, Milan and Circonflexe. She resides in a small village in northeastern France with her family.

Knock! Knock! Choo! Choo! Vroom! Vroom! As Russell awaits a visit from his brother, with every sound he wonders: Is Angus here? No, not yet. and his heart wide open, Russell responds to the calls of a series of strangers who become his friends. Good thing Did you hear that? It sounds like

Marie Lafrance studied graphic arts, etching, and worked as a printmaker before going on to illustrate children’s books. Over her career she’s earned three nominations for the Governor General’s Literary Award, and she recently received the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award for “A Hen for Izzy Pippik.” She resides in Montreal.

KEEP YOUR EARS WIDE OPEN

A recording of the narrated story can be accessed with a QR code

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT / MODES OF TRANSPORTION / FRIENDSHIP / SHARING

A touching portrayal of a young visually impaired boy who

is the author of many books published for children and young she has collaborated over the past 20 years including Bayard, Milan and with her family.

studied graphic arts, etching, and worked as a printmaker before children’s books. Over her career she’s earned three and she recently received the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award for “A Hen for Izzy Pippik.”

A recording of the narrated story can be accessed with a QR code

is the author of many books published for children and young she has collaborated over the past 20 years with several established French publishing houses, including Bayard, Milan and

Story b y Gabrielle Roy

Adapted by Dominique Fortier

Translated by Katherine Sehl

Narrated by Jalianne Li

Illustrated by Rogé

FRIENDSHIP / DISCOVERY / SUMMER / LAKES

THE OLD MAN AND THE CHILD

A touching, poetic inter-generational that takes place by a lake on the Canadian

Christine lives in a small windswept prairie One morning, at the height of a hot, dry summer, who lives just a few streets over. As their hatch a plan to visit Lake Winnipeg, a vast to see again and the young girl can only imagine.

Gabrielle Roy (1909-1983) is one of the most prominent and considered one of the great contemporary writers Canadian to win France’s Prix Femina, for the debut novel (The Tin Flute) won the Governor-General’s Award in 1947. Medal in 1968.

Novelist Dominique Fortier holds a Ph.D. in literature respected editor and literary translator. Her novel Au General’s Award for French fiction and her essay Maisons prestigious Prix Renaudot in France. She lives in Montreal.

Rogé is a prolific illustrator, painter and writer, with more He has won numerous awards for his work; amongst prestigious Governor General of Canada Award in Illustrated Children’s Books Award in 2014. He resides

AMONDO, SON OF THE BAOBAB

Play by Hélène Ducharme

Illustrations by Judith Gueyfier

A tale passed down from generation to generation, featuring music from Mali, about a boy's heroic quest to save his village from drought.

AMONDO, SON OF THE BAOBAB

A tale passed down from generation to generation, featuring music from Mali, about a boy's heroic quest to save his village from drought.

• Based on a play performed throughout the world over 800 times!

INCLUDES 7 SONGS IN BAMBARA

Play by Hélène Ducharme

Judith Gueyfier

A tale passed down from generation to generation, featuring music from Mali, about a boy's heroic quest to save his village

In West Africa, a magnificent baobab presides over a village beset with a terrible drought. Young Amondo, known as “The One Who Unites", is the only one who can restore hope to the villagers by freeing the water from the spell cast by the sun. But in order to succeed, he must complete four difficult tasks… T

In West Africa, a magnificent baobab presides over a village Amondo, known as “The is the only one who can restore hope to the freeing the water from the spell cast by the sun. But in order to succeed, he must complete four difficult tasks… T

play performed throughout the world

In West Africa, a magnificent baobab presides over a village beset with a terrible drought. Young Amondo, known as “The One Who Unites", is the only one who can restore hope to the freeing the water from the spell cast by the sun. But in order to succeed, he must complete four difficult tasks… T

is a playwright, director, actress and puppeteer, has been Artistic Director of the company Théâtre Motus for the has illustrated more than 30 picture books including “Chandra’s Magic Light”, published by Barefoot

Based on a play performed throughout the world 800 times!

INCLUDES 7 SONGS IN BAMBARA

is a playwright, director, actress and puppeteer, has been Artistic Director of the company Théâtre Motus for the udith Gueyfier has illustrated more than 30 picture books including “Chandra’s Magic Light”, published by Barefoot

Hélène Ducharme is a playwright, director, actress and puppeteer, and has been Artistic Director of the company Théâtre Motus for the past 25 years. Judith Gueyfier has illustrated more than 30 picture books including “Chandra’s Magic Light”, published by Barefoot Books.

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SONGS ON THE VANILLA TRAIL FROM EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA

THE HUMMINGBIRD SINGS SONGS FROM LATIN AMERICA and illustrated by Mariana

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DIGITAL AUDIO EDITION

12 recordings online (23 minutes)

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American cultures and to get the whole family

An extraordinary collection of traditional nursery that have withstood the test of time. Warm, backgrounds provide the setting for this endearing

Age 3 to 7 years

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Solid musicianship performances transport the young listener into by singing frogs and dancing skeletons!

INCLUDES A MAP OF LATIN AMERICA

Stories and Music

All Eyes and

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PRICE: £12.99

PUBLICATION: 25 August 2026

FORMAT: Hardback 253 x 204 mm

PAGE COUNT: 32

FINISHES: Spot UV

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AGE RANGE: 3–6 years In the UK, 74% of households have both parents working.

Sunny Gets to Work

Zanni Louise Illustrated by Susie Oh

In Every House, On Every Street meets A Family is a Family is a Family.

From inside-out shirts to overﬂowing baths, 4-year-old Sunny’s house is always a bit chaotic. When Mama tries to order pizza using the remote and Dad falls asleep in the baby’s cot, Sunny decides it’s time to step up. But running a household isn’t as easy as he thought, and he’ll have to learn that no matter how messy life gets, family love is what matters most.

Perfect for children ages 3–6, this book embraces the messiness of family life with two working parents, oﬀering valuable lessons and a refreshing perspective. With its positive message, it reassures families that it’s okay to make mistakes as long as you stick together.

ZANNI LOUISE is an internationally published children’s author who has written more than 40 books. She oﬀers virtual talks, writing retreats and online outreach. She lives in The Netherlands, but visits the UK regularly.

SUSIE OH is a Korean-American illustrator who studied various types of art at multiple institutions. Her ﬁrst picture book won the silver medal for the 2020 Key Colors Illustrators Competition. She lives in New York.

It’s dance class day, and Gran has promised to teach Kwesi and the neighbours her trophy-winning dance, the Shooby-Doo Mambo! They tap their feet to the boogielicious beat – just like so! But then Gran hurts her knee . . . How will Kwesi learn the special dance now?

When the new music teacher shortens Nefertiti’s name to ‘Nef’, she starts to shrink. Without Nefertiti to keep the beat, the band is in disarray. “I am Nefertiti!” she whispers. Drawing on her inner strength, Nefertiti helps Miss Potts recognise the importance of honouring her name.

• An Empathy Lab 2024 Title • Shortlisted for The Teach Early Awards

• A Summer Reading Challenge Selection

• Shortlisted for the Little Rebels Award

• Shortlisted for the Leeds Book Award

• An Empathy Lab 2025 Title

“A deft empathy fostering exploration of the importance of name and respect” – The Guardian

Now in a New Audio Edition read by the author

• Featured in The Bookseller Black Focus issue

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“A heartwarming and empowering story of identity and belonging.”

– The Bookseller

Nefertiti’s story will inspire children to assert their individuality and take pride in their names introduction to instruments and the power of music, played by a diverse group of children

Author regularly tours the UK, promoting I AM NEFERTITI and encouraging children to stand up and believe in themselves

“It’s hard not to feel inspired by the pictures and rhythm of the story and it is likely to lift your mood and make you want to get up and dance.” – School Reading List

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“Get moving and grooving with this amazing, uplifting book all about the power of dance! . . . a perfect addition to any bookshelf.” – Inclusive Children’s Books

• An Empathy Lab 2024 Title • Shortlisted for The Teach Early Awards

• A Summer Reading Challenge Selection

• Shortlisted for the Little Rebels Award

It’s dance class day, and Gran has promised to teach Kwesi and the neighbours her trophy-winning dance, the Shooby-Doo Mambo! their feet to the boogielicious beat – just like so! But then Gran hurts her knee . . . How will Kwesi learn the special dance now?

• Shortlisted for the Leeds Book Award

“A deft empathy fostering exploration of the importance of name and respect” – The Guardian

• An Empathy Lab 2025 Title

• Featured in The Bookseller Black Focus issue

“A heartwarming and empowering story of identity and belonging.”

– The Bookseller

children to assert their individuality and take pride in their names and the power of music, played by a diverse group of children promoting I AM NEFERTITI and encouraging children to stand up and believe in themselves

“It’s hard not to feel inspired by the pictures and rhythm of the story and it is likely to lift your mood and make you want to get up and dance.” – School Reading List

£8.99 E-Book ISBN: 9781912923403 Price: £5.99

Now in a New Audio Edition read by the author

“Get moving and grooving with this amazing, uplifting book all about the power of dance! . . . a perfect addition to any bookshelf.” – Inclusive Children’s Books

An empathetic journey of perseverance and love between a young child and his youthful Gran Promotes a positive image of elderly role models and non-traditional families

• An Empathy Lab 2025 Title • Featured in The Bookseller Black Focus issue

This heartwarming story features a diverse community of neighbours that reflects the realities of today's world feature traditional Ghanaian Kente cloth clothing and textiles, celebrating the characters’ heritage and identity

“It’s hard not to feel inspired by the pictures and rhythm of the story and it is likely to lift your mood and make you want to get up and dance.” – School Reading List

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ANNEMARIE ANANG, a Londoner born to Ghanaian parents, is an actress and former primary school teacher. She began writing for children after struggling to find books for her daughter that featured main characters who reflected the reality of the diversity of children in our world. Annemarie is in continuous demand for her outstanding events and storytime sessions. Her theatrical musical performances engage young readers in joyful exploration of the key themes of empathy, identity, kinship, family and belonging featured in her books.

born to Ghanaian parents, is an teacher. She began writing for books for her daughter that featured reality of the diversity of children continuous demand for her outstanding theatrical musical performances exploration of the key themes of empathy, belonging featured in her books.

and love between a young child and his youthful Gran role models and non-traditional families diverse community of neighbours that reflects the realities of today's world Ghanaian Kente cloth clothing and textiles, celebrating the characters’ heritage and identity to Ghanaian parents, is an teacher. She began writing for her daughter that featured of the diversity of children demand for her outstanding theatrical musical performances the key themes of empathy, featured in her books.

“Get moving and grooving with this amazing, uplifting book all about the power of dance! . . . a perfect addition to any bookshelf.” – Inclusive Children’s Books

Titles: DANCE JUST LIKE SO I AM NEFERTITI

Author: Annemarie Anang

Illustrator: Natelle Quek

perseverance and love between a young child and his youthful Gran elderly role models and non-traditional families diverse community of neighbours that reflects the realities of today's world Ghanaian Kente cloth clothing and textiles, celebrating the characters’ heritage and identity

Author: Annemarie Anang

Format: Paperback 250 mm x 260 mm

Extent: 32 pp

Illustrator: Natelle Quek

Weight: 192g

BIC: YBCS

• Festival appearances at Black British Book Festival 2023 & 2025, Cheltenham Literary Festival, Bath Children’s Literary Festival

Titles: DANCE JUST LIKE SO I AM NEFERTITI

CBMC: A3M79

Format: Paperback 250 mm x 260 mm

Author: Annemarie Anang

• School & Library and Bookshops Book Tours: over 30 appearances across Southern UK for I AM NEFERTITI and over 15 appearances in South East England for DANCE JUST LIKE SO !

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Illustrator: Natelle Quek

Age: 3+

Format: Paperback 250 mm x 260 mm

Extent: 32 pp

• Online Storytimes & Interviews: Book Trust Story Time; Kinship Web (Book Trust); Empathy Lab Book Trust video for Story Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf3A7RRCtlI

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NATELLE QUEK is a Malaysian born illustrator. Natelle loves to use bold colours and cinematic perspectives. Her

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British Book Festival 2023 & 2025, Bath Children’s Literary Festival

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Defnitely one to add to the bookshelves of those with toddlers be that at home or

Anna McQuinn continues to capture the gentle, everyday moments of childhood.

– Erin on Goodreads

Full of warmth, reassuring, and as with all the books in this series, inclusive and beautifully portrayed.

in a nursery setting.

Anna McQuinn continues to capture the gentle, everyday moments of childhood.

– Erin on Goodreads

Defnitely one to add to the bookshelves of those with toddlers be that at home or in a nursery setting.

– Red Reading Hub

toddlers just love looking at images of other babies like themselves and will enjoy seeing their everyday world in a story.

ANNA MCQUINN RUTH HEARSON

Full of warmth, reassuring, and as with all the books in this series, inclusive and beautifully portrayed.

Defnitely one to add to the bookshelves of those with toddlers be that at home or in a nursery setting.

When you are one year old, every day brings a new experience and when you are little, even small things are big adventures. Zeki greets every new experience with a sense of adventure and a smile! Babies and toddlers just love looking at images of other babies like themselves and will enjoy seeing their everyday world in a story.

– Red Reading Hub

Anna McQuinn is the creator of successful inclusive series Booky Girl Lulu and Zeki Books. She has written over 30 picture books and is

ANNA MCQUINN RUTH HEARSON

Booky Girl Lulu and Zeki Books. She has written over 30 picture books and is

Booky Girl

Lulu is one of the busiest and most positive little girls in picture books and her every adventure is prompted by a story. Then she’s off... to the library to research, to the dressing-up box to play, to read to her new baby brother, to plant flowers or to show her mother she’s responsible enough to look after a cat. Even though she’s excited she is well prepared for her first day at school. She tries new things with her cousin on her first sleepover...

Anna McQuinn is the creator of successful inclusive series Booky Girl Lulu and Zeki Books. She has written over 30 picture books and is published worldwide in many languages in the UK, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, USA, Canada, China, Brasil, Korea. www.annamcquinn.com

Rosalind Beardshaw’s favourite subject in school was art, so it was an easy decision to become an illustrator. Since then she’s gone on to illustrate more than 30 picture books. www.rosalindbeardshaw.com

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Grandpa Kuma has travelled a long way to meet his granddaughter and everyone is excited about the visit.

But it soon becomes clear that things may not go to plan. Kuma has plenty to say...but no one understands him. So is it possible to get along and have fun before he has to fly home?

Ann Grifalconi echoes the oral storytelling tradition in this award-winning picture book with its inspiring tale from the history of the Yao people of East Africa.

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Come to the Park

There are so many things to see and do in the park

There are so many things to see and do in the park! This playful, rhyming text shows how a trip to the park is the perfect for everyone, whether you want to meet friends, try something new, or just get out and play. Filled with bright and colourful illustrations sure to delight young readers.

Written by Margaret BatesonHill

Illustrated by Suhayla Ibrahim

Written by Margaret BatesonHill

ISBN: 9781907825637

Publication Date: May 26

BIC: YBCS

Illustrated by Suhayla Ibrahim

CBMC: A3M69

ISBN: 9781907825637

Publication Date: May 26

BIC: YBCS

Price: £12.99

CBMC: A3M69

Format: 260 x 210mm

Hardback

Extend: 32 pages

Price: £12.99

Format: 260 x 210mm

Ages: 3 years upwards

Hardback

Extend: 32 pages

Ages: 3 years upwards

Explores: Parks, play, ourdoor activities, learning new skills, nature, communities, inclusion

Key selling points:

Explores: Parks, play, ourdoor activities, learning new skills, nature, communities, inclusion

• Fun to read with family

Key selling points:

• Initiates outdoor activities

• Fun to read with family

• Initiates outdoor activities

This playful, rhyming text shows how a trip to the park is the perfect for everyone, whether you want to meet friends, try something new, or just get out and play. Filled with bright and colourful illustrations sure to delight young readers. Advance Come There This is the friends, Filled

• Encourages observing our environment For call: Advance Come There This is the friends, Filled delight

• Encourages observing our environment For call: 19

ISBN: 978-1-907825-545

Publication Date: October 23

Bethlehem has never been so busy! Leah, the innkeeper’s daughter is rushed off her feet. Then in the starlight miracles begin. This beautiful, fresh new telling of the Nativity story, through the eyes of a young girl, brings a wonderful humanity to this familiar tale.

BIC: YBCS

CBMC: B3M79

Price: £12.99

Format: Hardcover

‘Tall Tales’ are beautifully told traditional stories.

260 x 210mm

Extend: 32 pages

Ages: from 4 years upwards

Explores: The Nativity; the birth of a child; helping strangers; empathy; wonder at mysterious things; material poverty and spiritual riches; universal human experience; sharing.

Key selling points:

• Perfect gift book for Christmas and all times.

Margaret Bateson-Hill is an author and a storyteller. She has travelled to tell stories as far aﬁeld as Beijing and Moscow. This storytelling brings the freshness of performance to her writing as well as the surest touch in terms of understanding her audience. www.margaretbateson-hill.co.uk

• Vibrant and emotive artwork.

Now with stunning new design covers

• The Nativity seen from a child’s perspective.

• Free audio book

Karin Littlewood Karin Littlewood lives and works in London. Originally from Yorkshire, she studied graphic design and has produced work for numerous newspapers and magazines, design and packaging companies and has illustrated over forty children’s books published in the UK and worldwide.

What a wonderful book, it feels a very fresh, compassionate and contemporary retelling and Karin’s illustrations are, as ever, stunning.

TRADITIONAL TALES

Key sellingpoints

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• Stories inspired by well-known proverbs that convey thoughtprovoking messages

• Introduces Gond tribal art, Nordic folk

The Storyseeker Collection

A collection of three beautifully crafted books that take young readers on a journey through cultures, craft, and storytelling traditions from across the globe. Each title bridges continents with its distinctive art direction, drawing from intergenerational knowledge and local craft practices to create a rich cultural tapestry.

Toes Busy Toes

Toes Toes

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Story and songs by Christian

Performances by Clerel and

Duchesne

Geneviève

Once upon a time there were four friends

After their last adventure full of surprises, shelter atop r an extraordinary girl small at the snap of her fingers. Together, singing and dancing under the moon

A sequel to , this imaginative with four beloved traditional songs and pizzazz and emotion

Christiane Duchesne is the author of more time winner of the Governor General’s Literary the Hans Christian Andersen Award, among born in Venezuela and immigrated to Canada College for illustration and design, she completed at She and A Story about Cancer (With a Happy

by Rosemary McCarney

Plan International is one of the world’s oldest and largest international charities, working in partnership with millions of people around the world to end global poverty and injustice. Not for profit, independent and inclusive of all faiths and cultures, Plan has only one agenda: to improve the lives of children

The Year Shakespeare Ruined My Life

by Dani Jansen

by Rosemary McCarney

ISBN:

head of Plan Canada and former Canadian in Geneva. Inspired by the Because I am

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ISBN: 9781772600285

Price: £11.99

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Trim:

Pub Date: February 2026

Rosemary McCarney has followed picture book Every Day is Malala middle grade readers, also

Size: 213 x 275 mm

Category: Non-fiction

Format: Hardback

Extent: 24

Age: 6 to 8

Count:

Month:

A letter to Nobel Peace Prize

Key Words: Refugees, Conflict Homeless, Displacement

Description:

development work. During her CEO of Plan International Canada, craft its Because I am a Girl global inequality, promote girls' rights, girls out of poverty, and helped lead the charge for the United Nations to declare October 11th the "International Day of the Girl" - a day each year to recognize and advocate for girls' rights globally.

Malala Yousafzai, written from the point of view of girls around the world who've also experienced the barriers to an education

ISBN: 9781772600162 As A Boy

ISBN: 9781927583449 Because I Am A Girl

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Description:

ISBN: 9781927583319 Every Day Is Malala Day

ISBN: 9781927583784 The Way To School

The Year Shakespeare Ruined My Life

/ Social Topics / Emigration & Immigration

ISBN: 9781772600285 Where Will I live?

Where do you go if your home is no longer safe?

by Dani Jansen

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Every child needs a home. They need somewhere safe where they can be happy, eat their meals with their family, play with their toys, and go to sleep at night feeling unafraid.

organization Plan International, known for its Because I Am a the spotlight on boys as they call for equal opportunity

This am a Girl call to change individual girls throughout the am a girl, I eat if there is food done" and "I am the poorest stories are about hope, girl, I will share what I know" community" and "I can change Plan's amazing photographs and including "Did You Know"

popular picture book Every Day is Malala Day with a book international development work. During her time as Rosemary helped craft its Because I am a Girl global rights, and lift millions of girls out of poverty, and helped October 11th the "International Day of the Girl" - a day rights globally.

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Alison Green, desperate Valedictorian-wannabe, agrees to produce her school’s disaster-prone production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her second big mistake is accidentally saying yes to a date with her oldest friend, Jack, even though she’s crushing on Charlotte, the star of the play.

Rosemary McCarney has followed picture book Every Day is Malala middle grade readers, also inspired development work. During her CEO of Plan International Canada, global rights, lead the October 11th to recognize Because stories of the world. They tell us: "Because food left over when everyone poorest of the poor." The later with chapters like "Because I know" and " I am the heart of change the world." Illustrated photographs and including "Did

Alison Green, desperate Valedictorian-wannabe, agrees to produce her school’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. That’s her first big mistake. The second is accidentally saying yes to a date with her oldest friend, Jack, even though she’s crushing on Charlotte. Alison manages to stay positive, even when her best friend starts referring to the play as "Ye Olde Shakespearean Disaster." Alison must cope with the misadventures that befall the play if she’s going to survive the year. She’ll also have to grapple with what it means to be out and what she might be willing to give up for love.

But many children all over the world have had to leave their homes because they are no longer safe. Because of war and conflict, they and their families have become refugees. For them life is hard and full of questions. In spite of everything, they find time to laugh, play, and make friends. And most importantly, they have hope that somewhere, someone will welcome them to a new home.

As a Boy features beautiful, powerful photographs of boys and their families in countries around the world. The images are paired with simple text to convey humanitarian organization Plan International's message: that boys are routinely given an education and choices that girls are not, and that this needs to change. This book allows boys to raise their voices in solidarity, to say that they too want the girls and women in their lives to be given equal opportunity to succeed in the world.

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A glimpse into the lives of child refugees as well as the resilience and endurance they exhibit in many forms.- Kirkus Reviews

Key Words: School, Journey, Cultural, Values, Commitment,

Description:

Minimal text and stunning photographs world describe the remarkable, journeys children make every

school. No simple school bus picks rather children travel through disaster climb mountains, and maneuver the classroom. Some of them

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• Important and timely, Where Will I Live? focuses on the plight of displaced children from around the world.

children.

as they

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produce her school’s production of A second is accidentally saying yes to a date Charlotte. Alison manages to stay positive, even

• The ultimate message, “I hope someone smiles and says ‘Welcome home.’ I hope that someone is you,”

Description:

Window on the World is a series of titles aimed at giving very young children a basic knowledge and understanding of how children live around the world. Each title contains minimal text and stunning photographs featuring children from all over the world in everyday situations.

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Description:

to change by telling the stories of individual girls a girl, I eat if there is food left over when everyone is later stories are about hope, with chapters like "Because I heart of my community" and "I can change the world." including "Did You Know" fact sections.

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Minimal text and stunning photographs from around the world describe the remarkable, and often dangerous, journeys children make every day on their way to and from school. No simple school bus picks them up each day, but rather children travel through disaster zones, cross rapids, climb mountains, and manoeuvre on ziplines daily to get to the classroom. Some of them even carry their desks!

• Helps children appreciate the stability they have in their own lives and raise their cultural awareness of the plight of children worldwide

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T S C H O O L

The text reads: “As a boy, there will be times when I am very lucky”, and “Because I love her, I want my sister to be at school with me.” The book also notes that boys are sometimes given unfair burdens, like when they are expected to "be a man", to fight, and to be brave. The boys in this book are aware that their needs and success are often put above the needs of the girls and women in their families and communities. As brothers and sons, nephews and future fathers, boys know that they are in a position to make change – they can help to make sure that all children, both boys and girls, are given equal voices and choices in life.

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Girls & Women

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In this beautiful picture book for young readers, every image and spread speaks to the desire for an education and the physical commitment the children make each day as they journey to school.

Alison Green, desperate Valedictorian-wannabe,

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Girls & Women

fathers, boys know that they are in a position to make sure that all children, both boys and girls, are given equal voices

date crushing on Charlotte. Alison manages to stay positive, even "Ye Olde Shakespearean Disaster." Alison must cope going to survive the year. She’ll also have to grapple

As a Boy is a perfect companion to Second Story Press' other collaborations with Plan International: Because I am a Girl: I can change the world, The Way to School and Every Day is Malala Day Plan International's proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to support programs benefitting children around the world.

This is a letter of sisterhood to Malala Yousafzai, expressing the belief that every girl has the right to go to school. The beautiful photos from non-profit Plan International bring together their Because I am a Girl message with Malala Yousafzai’s mission. After being shot by the Taliban for the simple act of going to school in her native Pakistan, Malala has become an international girls’ rights crusader and the youngest person ever to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Written as a letter from girls around the world to Malala, whom they recognize as a leader, a champion, and a friend.

Alison manages to stay positive, even when her best friend starts referring to the play as "Ye Olde Shakespearean Disaster." Alison must cope with the misadventures that befall the play if she’s going to survive the year. She’ll also have to grapple with what it means to be out and what she might be willing to give up for love.

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Alison Green, desperate Valedictorian-wannabe, agrees to produce her school’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream That’s her first big mistake. The second is accidentally saying yes to a date with her oldest friend, Jack, even though she’s crushing on Charlotte. Alison manages to stay positive, even when her best friend starts referring to the play as "Ye Olde Shakespearean Disaster." Alison must cope with the misadventures that befall the play if she’s going to survive the year. She’ll also have to grapple with what it means to be out and what she might be willing to give up for love.

Solidarity,

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These interactive and bright board books include flaps and a shiny mirror on the last page. Lift the flaps to find out more!

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• Adventure-led engaging child-centred graphic novel to support kids’ mental health and wellbeing. It is story focused, fun and accessible to reluctant readers

• The creative team are a Clinical Psychologist and experienced children’s illustrator/comic book creator, working with a NHS mental health transformation strategist

• All illustrations are hand drawn with care using AstroVista’s own IP. We are human

the Emotoneers & their faithful friend Puck the Mutt, as they learn the skills they need to navigate the Emotosphere, ﬁnd the treasure that is all

This is the book about emotional wellbeing that will WANT to read. It’s a fun adventure story, humour, which they’ll enjoy reading & talking

Featuring the 7 Cosmic Powers – a range of evidencebased strategies to help kids make space for feelings, including mindfulness & gratitude.

Developed by a Clinical Psychologist, Dr Susannah Redhead & children’s author and illustrator former PlayStation games artist, Russ Daff.

ISBN: 9781917194112

PRICE: £12.99

PUBLICATION: 21 April 2026

FORMAT: Hardback 253 x 204 mm

PAGE COUNT: 32

FINISHES: TBD

THEMA CODE: YXLD

AGE RANGE: 3–6 years

Available in tme for Mental Health Awareness Month [May]

Kite Day

The Ups and Downs of Mental Health

Lisa Varchol Perron Illustrated by Sisi Kalla

The Invisible String meets My Monster and Me Navigating worry, anger, sadness and disappointment, Mamuś and her son ﬂy their kite together. While her mood mirrors the kite’s motions – gently rising, twisting in the wind, tangling in a tree and crashing to the ground – the pair continue to try. Despite the ups and downs, their love is, and will always remain, constant.

An honest yet hopeful glimpse into a child’s experience with a parent who has bipolar illness or other mood-related struggles. This is a key socio-emotional learning book for young readers and loved ones navigating a mental health illness. Includes an informative spread aimed at young readers who are concerned about a loved one at the back.

LISA VARCHOL PERRON is a psychotherapist, specialising in child and adolescent develepment. Her previous children’s books include Paterns Everywhere, and My Love For You She is based in Boston, USA.

SISKI KALLA has illustrated more than 15 children’s books, including the I Love You This Much! and Let’s Explore Snails!, which won the Spark Award from the SCBWI. She is based in London, UK.

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ISBN: 9781917194075

PRICE: £12.99

PUBLICATION: 30 September 2025

FORMAT: Hardback 253 x 204 mm

PAGE COUNT: 32

FINISHES: XXX

THEMA CODE: YXEJ

AGE RANGE: 4–8 years

Make it All Go Away

Helen Docherty Illustrated by Taylor Barron

Perfectly Norman meets The Worrysaurus

Join Melodie on a day out with her family as she visits the pungent market, noisy bathroom, too brightly-lit mall and overly crowded park, and gets progressively overwhelmed as the day continues.

Inspired by Docherty’s daughter’s experiences of sensory overload, the story ensures that children who also experience sensory overload can feel represented and neurotypical children can be introduced to why their friends and family sometimes get overwhelmed.

Includes an informative spread on key terms such as masking, stims and sensory overload. Endorsements received from Lisa Varchol Perron, Naomi Jones, Allie Millington and Sally J Pla.

HELEN DOCHERTY is an award-winning children’s writer based in Swansea, UK. Her previous books include The Snatchabook, The Storybook Knight and Someone Just Like You. Helen is very well known in South Wales! Find out more: athelendocherty.com

TAYLOR BARRON is an artist and illustrator who spends her time between Seattle, USA and Paris, France. Her previous books include How Are You, Verity?, On the Bright Side and Your Life Maters. Find out more: www.taylorbarron.com

A hilarious and colourful picture book debut about an introverted child’s unique journey to (reluctantly) making new friends – with an important post-pandemic message of being social as an neuro-divergent introvert.

PUBLICATION: 25 November 2025

FORMAT: Hardback 253 x 204 mm

PAGE COUNT: 32

ISBN: 9781786788375

PRICE: £12.99

FINISHES: embossing and spot UV

THEMA CODE: YFQ

PUBLICATION: 25 November 2025

AGE RANGE: 3–6 years

FORMAT: Hardback 253 x 204 mm

PAGE COUNT: 32

FINISHES: embossing and spot UV

THEMA CODE: YFQ

AGE RANGE: 3–6 years

This Book is About Nothing

Marco Anderson

Illustrated by Erica Salcedo

This Book is About

This Book is About Nothing

Marco Anderson

Illustrated by Erica Salcedo

I Don’t Want To Read This Book Middle Of The Book

I Don’t Want To Read This Book meets The Wall In The Middle Of The Book

This book is about NOTHING! nothing. Rio is adamant that their and uninterrupted. The only thing characters want to come into the course, chaos!

I Don’t Want To Read This Book meets The Wall In Middle Of The Book

This book is about NOTHING! Zilch, zero, absolutely nothing. Rio is adamant that their story will be peaceful and uninterrupted. The only thing is ... more and more characters want to come into the book, leading to, of course, chaos!

From dragons with magician’s hats play the piano, this hilarious and important post-pandemic social message as an introvert and having fun with

From dragons with magician’s hats to unicorns who can play the piano, this hilarious and colorful story has an important post-pandemic social message of making friends as an introvert and having fun with others.

NOVEMBER 2025

MARCO ANDERSON is a 14 year in San Francisico, California. He now his labradoodle, Huntter, and the is an aspiring ﬁlmmaker and loves everything! This Book is About Nothing

ISBN: 9781786788375

PRICE: £12.99

PUBLICATION: 25 November 2025

FORMAT: Hardback 253 x 204 mm

PAGE COUNT: 32

ANDERSO

ERICA SALCEDO is an illustrator prevoius books include Kid Normal Greg James, All Bodies are Good Bodies and 50 Times Football Changed the

From dragons with magician’s hats to unicorns who play the piano, this hilarious and colorful story has important post-pandemic social message of making friends as an introvert and having fun with others.

MARCO ANDERSON is a 14 year old boy who was born in San Francisico, California. He now lives in London with his labradoodle, Huntter, and the rest of his family. Marco is an aspiring ﬁlmmaker and loves telling stories about everything! This Book is About Nothing is his ﬁrst book.

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THEMA CODE: YFQ

AGE RANGE: 3–6 years

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ERICA SALCEDO is an illustrator based in Spain. prevoius books include Kid Normal by Chris Smith Greg James, All Bodies are Good Bodies by Charlotte Barkla and 50 Times Football Changed the World by Gary Lineker.

“All

This Book is About Nothing is his first book.

and under the jacket, a second cover mimicing “everything”.

With it’s playful take on the concept of “nothing,” Marco hopes this book will inspire young readers to think outside the box, sparking their imaginations and encouraging them to see the endless possibilities in the simplest ideas.

Chris Smith

Charlotte Barkla

Gary Lineker.

Publisher: Wacky Bee Books

Imprint: Buzzy Reads

Publication: Autumn 2025

ISBN: 978-1-913292-81-2

Price: £7.99

Pages: 40

Format: Paperback 150 x 205mm

Weight: 107g

Age: 4 – 7

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You just have to love this book, this story, and these protagonists! A book that inspires courage, enchants, and carries you off to fantastic adventures! Artistically exceptional! Highly recommended reading... I LOVE IT!!!“

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One adventure is already out - the rest of the Ilvie Little series sets sail in May 2026

One adventure is already the rest of the Little series sets sail in May 2026

One adventure is already out - the rest of the Ilvie Little series sets sail in May 2026

Format: Paperback

Paperback RRP: £7.99

RRP: £7.99

Format: Paperback RRP: £7.99

Set sail with Ilvie Little, a brave and curious girl who leaves the safety of Elfland to brave stormy seas, hidden islands and ancient secrets. With her loyal crew by her side, she faces fierce pirates, treacherous waters and shadowy villains, solving thrilling mysteries at every turn. Packed with adventure, courage and teamwork, this series proves that even the smallest hero can conquer the greatest challenges.

About the Author:

Susanne Stemmer began her career as a photographer on a cruise ship, later specializing in underwater photography and exhibiting internationally. In 2020, she founded Ilvie Little and Friends Publishing to create adventurous, stereotype-defying children's books, starting with Ilvie Little, a magical and diverse pirate tale.

About the Author: Susanne Stemmer began her career as a photographer on a cruise ship, later specializing in underwater photography and exhibiting internationally. In 2020, she founded Ilvie Little and Friends Publishing to create adventurous, stereotype-defying children's books, starting with Ilvie Little, a magical and diverse pirate tale.

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by Sana Rasoul

It's been a year since nearly-twelve-year-old Ari's older sister, Lana, ran away. Except Ari knows what really happened. She was taken by the Twig Man, the creepy monster that's haunted the woods for a hundred years. No one will listen, so it's down to Ari to save her. But he had better hurry, as Ari finds himself next on The Twig Man's list...

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“Mary, Georgia, 1851

My Momma always told me that, one day, remarkable things would happen to me.

Sana is a Kurdish Politics graduate and teacher in the heart of London. She never misses a Formula

‘No, Mary,’ I hear her say, voice dripping like treacle, ‘not happen to you; you will do remarkable things.’

My Momma always told me that, one day, remarkable things would happen to me. ‘No, Mary,’ I hear her say, voice dripping like treacle, ‘not happen to you; you will do remarkable things.’

One race and when she isn't teaching or writing she is busy drinking gallons of coffee and watching anything horror-related.

My Momma always told me that, one day, remarkable things would happen to me.

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“Mary, Georgia, 1851

My Momma always told me that, one day, remarkable things would happen to me.

Clover has felt so alone since her mother passed away - there was only ever Mum and Clover and they were a team. That is until Clover discovers a box of old letters, dating back to 1851, where the voice of a young woman will tell Clover about her true heritage and the dark secrets that Mum hid from her.

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“You cannot do anything in this country without my permission.”

For sixteen-year-old Sara, life has always been about following the rules; her father’s rules. Makeup? Haram.

Fashion magazines? Haram.

Friends who don’t meet his approval? Definitely haram

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Diagnosed as autistic just before joining a new school, 90s-obsessed Jessie is determined to make a fresh start. She plans to keep her diagnosis a secret and creates a list of goals to keep her on track– from acquiring two distinct eyebrows to getting a magical first kiss. But when two very different boys steal her heart, Jessie finds herself re-writing her plans.

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After 17 years in a sleepy village where everyone knows her as The Chinese One and her best friend Chelsea as The Brainy One, it’s time for a trip to London. Time for Yan to scope out art colleges, see the sights, go clubbing, get off with random people, kick scumbags in the shins, shoplift and run around literally screaming. It’s all good summer fun.

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SAMUEL POLLEN grew up in Cheshire, United Kingdom, and now lives in London. His debut novel is an enthralling, touching and uplifting book, based on his own experience with anorexia. When he’s not writing books, Sam works as a copywriter. And when he’s not writing at all, he runs, bakes, and crochets.

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Maddy keeps a journal as she struggles with

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Key Words: India, Civil Rights, Freedom

Age: 8 to 12 years

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What Does Hate Look Like?

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 was an Indian lawyer, anticolonial activist and political ethicist who employed violent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India’s independence from British Rule He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific ‘Mahatma’ (from Sanskrit, meaning great-souled, or venerable), was first applied to him in South Africa in 1914, but today it is used worldwide.

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SLAVE SQUADRON

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Real kids share their stories to help start a conversation about hate: what it looks like, what it means, and why it happens.

Gandhi is noted as the greatest figure of modern India. In 1999, Gandhi was also declared ‘Asian of the century’ and in a 2000 BBC poll, he was voted the greatest man of the Millennium.

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Faith navigates childhood trauma, addiction, and mental health issues after witnessing a violent incident.

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West Africa. 1811. Britain has abolished slavery, yet the barbaric trafficking of Africans continues. Incensed by this, the British government, once the driving force behind slavery, turns from poacher to gamekeeper when it forms The African Squadron, a small fleet of ships tasked with capturing the traders and freeing their captives. Upon HMS Virtuous sails Midshipmen William Bound, a son of a former slaver, and his good friend Midshipman Sani Bello, once a captured slave, now helping to free those chained. Can they survive the hardships of life onboard and the treacherous seas, to stop the heinous slave trade?

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Heroines, Rescuers, Rabbis, Spies: Unsung Women of the Holocaust

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Sadie tries to forge an identity outside of being a “fostergirl.”

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"These personal stories are illuminating and powerful, offering ways for readers to connect with and understand the past. Swartz writes from a feminist perspective, questioning why these heroic figures went unsung and frequently even unmentioned while male heroes received praise and recognition.... Phenomenally done and more necessary than ever."

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15-year-old Sabine’s life changes forever South Asians are expelled from in 1972.

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Page 2 Introduction and CLPE Data

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Kimba poetry

Page 4 Karl Nova Poetry

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Dreadlock Alien and Rappaman Poetry

Milet Social Emotional Learning board books

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The Secret Mountain audio book and book with music

Page 12 The Secret Mountain books with music

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Sunny Gets To Work by Zanni Louise

Page 14 ‘I Am Nefertiti ‘ and ‘Dance Like So’ by Annemarie Anang

Page 15 Zeki Books by Anna McQuinn

Page 16 Lulu Books by Anna McQuinn

Page 17 Lenny Books by Ken Wilson-Max

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Page 19 Come To The Park picture book

Page 20 Tall Tales by Margaret Bateson-Hill and Traditional Tales

Page 21 StorySeekers

Page 22 Picture Books

Page 23 Plan International and Window on the World

Page 24 Learning Emotions

Page 25 Tales of the Emotosphere

Page 26 Kite Day

Page 27 Make It All Go Away

Page 28 This Book Is About Nothing

Page 29 Inclusion, self-esteem and overcoming anxieties

Page 30 Ilvie Little Diverse Fiction

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Page 33 Emily Knight by Abiola Bello

Page 34 Serpent Series by J Zacharias

Page 35 Identity and inclusion

Page 36 Written With Pride

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Page 39 Diversity History/The Consequences of Hate

Page 40 Contents and ordering details

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