Diversity, equality and inclusion

A compelling story about multicultural society and the importance of lending a helping hand. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+ When the Singh family move into a new house, their neighbour Mick is far from...

Seth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure. While awaiting punishment in his headmaster’s office for his latest piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up an Egyptian amulet...

A stunning new edition of Dowd’s moving story of lives lived on the edge of society, and love in its many forms with powerful black and white illustrations from Emma Shoard. Bullying, name-calling, and a new school face Jim when his family halt at...

A thrilling fictionalised account of the life of Matthew Henson, the first African-American man to travel to the North Pole, from the Carnegie-nominated author Catherine Johnson. Matthew Henson was simply an ordinary man. That was, until Commander...

A warm and charming tale of diversity, language, and the shared cultures that make-up modern life. Shona has always loved words. She even has her very own strange word thesaurus! When her and her classmates learn that some languages are dying out, Miss...

A touching story of life-long friendship and the strength of memory. From award-winning author Sita Brahmachari, this is a tender tale of overcoming loss told in her celebrated accessible and moving style. From award-winning author Sita Brahmachari, a...

A touching, timely and tender exploration of refuge and migration for the youngest readers, this picture book offers a moving insight into the real journeys being made by children today. A young boy discusses the journey he is about to make with...

In the vein of I Am Enough and Hold Them Close, this inspiring and beautiful picture book celebrates how hair wrapping ties together past and present. When I wrap,my roots run deep.As deep as an African marketplaceor a city sidewalkor the stories...

A sensitive and reassuring picture book on understanding and handling big feelings from award-winning author Manjeet Mann Some days are good days. Some days are bad days. And some days are whirly twirly days, where the strops have you in a flop and...

WINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN’S FICTION 2024The 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...

Dad, I just want to know how to not become a hashtag. In this gripping read, biracial siblings Reed and Olive hadn’t planned on navigating racial inequality or being roughed up by police on the subway, but as they face the truths and pains of being a...

A teenage boy's worries about whether he might be gay become intensified when his mum decides to become a surrogate for a gay couple. A commercial coming-of-age story for tweens exploring identity, family and self-acceptance. A commercial coming-of-age...

"A sparkling tale starring a resilient young protagonist" —Kirkus (starred review)Reina Ramos Works It Out is a Level Two I Can Read story about Reina Ramos, a loyal friend whose high-spirited antics sometimes cause chaos, but who always finds a way to...

Oona is one determined little mermaid, but she faces her biggest challenge yet in trying to make friends with Stanley the shark. Whatever will she do? A fun-filled and gorgeously illustrated celebration of friendship, creativity and perseverance. Oona...

A beautifully lyrical and empowering picture book about the importance of dreaming big, from award-winning author Manjeet Mann and the exceptionally talented debut illustrator, Amanda Quartey. Small lived in a small house. She had a small room with a...

WINNER of The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2022.WINNER of the ALCS Educational Writers’ Award 2023. “A terrific find for social studies teachers seeking to promote inquiry and active citizenship.” Picked by School Library Journal for the Best...

Empowering and fun picture books from the cool musician mums everyone loves to sing along with ... You love who you love, and you build a great team, because family's all that you dream it to be.From Byll and Beth Stephen, the writers behind the ABC TV...

Ally Baby Can books introduce allyship to tiny change-makers! Perfect for shared reading with an adult.Ally Baby Can: Be Feminist models how young kids can stand up for women and nonbinary people in the fight against sexism and gender inequality...

Meet a brave little mermaid searching for a very special treasure in this heart-warming and gorgeously illustrated celebration of friendship, creativity and digging deep for determination! Meet Oona.She’s a little mermaid who loves special treasure and...

A spectacular concept board book from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, based on his million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are! Inspired by the exceptional, award-winning global picture-book phenomenon, Here We Are, comes this irresistible...