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WINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE WINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR "Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful...

The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures. The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and...

Shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2024, this richly illustrated collection presents the extraordinary life stories of fourteen bright stars from Black British history - from Tudor England to modern Britain - and charts their ongoing influence. Children's author J.T....

A #1 New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner! This is the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation. This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes...

I made up my mind to try. I tried and I was successful. - Bessie Coleman Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Did you know the treatment for leprosy was...

This is for the unforgettable. The unafraid. The undefeated. From New York Times bestselling-author Kwame Alexander comes this powerful and important ode to black history: the strength and bravery of everyday people and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest artists,...

A heartwarming picture-book story about finding your own ways to be strong, from writer and social commentator Kelechi Okafor. "A warm, inspiring picture book, celebrating achievement and compassion." The Guardian "A BEAUTIFUL celebration of STRENGTH in all its...

Winner of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing Winner of Derby Book Festival's - Derby Children's Picture Book Award 2025 Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2025 Illustrator Hoang Giang longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025 ...

Betsey Biggalow is here! She may be small but she's full of bright and shiny ideas about new trainers, winning at marbles and even helping the world! Join Betsey on four short, sun-filled adventures as she learns you don't have to be big to make a big difference. This book is one of...

Betsey's teddy bear has disappeared without a trace! Join Betsey the Detective as she enlists the help of Prince, the detective dog, to solve the mystery! This book is one of five short story collections featuring Betsey Biggalow from Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman....

From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within. Sulwe's skin is the colour of midnight. She's darker than everyone in her family, and everyone at school. ...

"It distils the fierce heartache of racist injustice as well as a passionate sense of joy and hope for the future." The Guardian "From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly."<...

Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people and I'll tell you a secret . . . sometimes people we don't know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about. Let me ask you a question- How many...

Things begin to go wrong for Jaz when her mum moves out, leaving her family behind. Determined to fix everything, she creates her own girl's football team to be the star her mum always wanted. First, she recruits a brilliant new group of friends to join her team. But after a shaky start...

* THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS: CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER * * ENGLISH 4-11 PICTURE BOOK AWARDS: 7-11 NON-FICTION WINNER * *WINNER OF THE UKLA INFORMATION BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025* 'This powerful, vividly illustrated...

  In this heart-stopping adventure, Benjamin Zephaniah shows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation. "The superb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives' " - The Times

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Baroness Floella Benjamin's classic memoir, Coming to England. This inspirational story is a powerful reminder of how courage and determination can overcome adversity. Floella Benjamin was just a young girl when she, her sister and two...

Beautifully illustrated and carefully adapted for a younger audience, this younger-reader edition of Michaela DePrince's memoir, Hope in a Ballet Shoe, is sure to capture your heart.

From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story. Aged only eleven, Olaudah Equiano was cruelly snatched from his home in Africa and sold into slavery. He...

Meet Sunshine Simpson - a brand-new best friend for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.Sunshine Simpson's life has never been so busy! She feels like she's on a ROLLERCOASTER. At school everyone is talking about preparing for the big move to SCARY secondary. Plus, there's a Charity...

It's midsummer's day and thirteen-year-old Elle and her Leapling classmates are visiting the Museum of the Past, the Present and the Future. But on the day of the school trip, disaster strikes, and the most unique and valuable piece in the museum, the Infinity-Glass, is stolen! And worse still,...