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A funny and touching story about friendship and celebrating
individuality.
Theo can't wait to get his very own dog. But when Geoff arrives, Theo
is confused... Geoff doesn't play fetch, chase squirrels or do any
normal doggy things. He likes painting and making smoothies!
When Theo has to introduce Geoff to his friends, he's SO embarrassed.
Why can't Geoff be like other dogs? But maybe, just maybe, Theo will
discover that accepting your friends just as they are is MUCH more
important than being normal. After all, why be normal... when you can
be yourself?
From talented author-illustrator Ged Adamson, whose previous titles
include The Elephant Detectives and Douglas, You Need Glasses. Ged is
also part of the hilarious duo behind the This is NOT a... series with
author Barry Timms. This is NOT a Unicorn won the Stockport Children's
Book Award in 2022.
Will Theo discover that accepting your friends as they are is more
important than being normal?
At eight years old, Tani Adewumi, a Nigerian refugee, won the 2019
New York State Chess Championship after playing the game for only a
year--and while homeless. His story is full of miracles and hope.
Tani and his family's amazing story began amid Boko Haram's reign
of terror in their native country of Nigeria. They fled their home
to the United States, where they lived in a New York City homeless
shelter as they waited to be granted religious asylum. Tani began
attending PS 116, where his classmates were unaware that he and his
family had no home. So when Tani asked his parents if he could join
the chess program at school, which required a fee, it seemed
unlikely. But his mother wrote to the coach, who offered Tani a
scholarship. This adaptation will focus on the portions of Tani's
story that will most interest young readers. The struggle of
leaving his comfortable home and moving to a new country with
nothing. Living in America as a homeless family. Having no TV, no
games, no money. Wanting a place for his mom to cook meals and a
refrigerator where he could get a snack whenever he was hungry.
Going to a new school. Meeting a teacher who taught him the game of
chess, which allowed him to learn, compete, and experience the
pressures of the game and the ultimate joy of winning. Tani's story
will inspire you to believe in the power of the human spirit to
triumph over the greatest adversities. And his family's faith will
inspire you to believe in miracles.
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A commercial coming-of-age story for tweens exploring identity,
family and self-acceptance, from award-winning author Sarah
Hagger-Holt. Thirteen-year-old Aidan can't breathe in his crowded
family home. Running is his only respite from four loud sisters and
involved, touchy-feely parents. Then his mum makes an announcement:
she's having another baby. Only, this time it's not for her; she
will be a surrogate for gay couple Justin and Atif. Aidan is
incensed. As if his family wasn't embarrassing - or big - enough
already. But he's also scared. Aidan thinks he might be gay, and
he's really struggling to accept this possibility. What if being
around Justin and Atif means that he has to come out before he's
ready? If only he were just like everyone else. Praise for Sarah
Hagger-Holt: Winner of the Little Rebels Award Twice-nominated for
the Carnegie Medal "Gentle and compassionate" The Times Literary
Supplement "A fantastic book - I absolutely loved it!" L.D.
Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency "Warm, funny
and believable" The Guardian
A vibrantly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism for
next-generation changemakers, this book is a must-read guide for
young people seeking to understand the world around them.Â
"Wilson’s optimistic view of feminism is based on the tenet of
liberation for all, placing marginalized communities front and
center... [A] foundational work." - NEW YORK TIMES What have you
been taught about who has power and who makes the rules? Have you
ever been lost for words at an old-school family friend’s
‘kind’ but sexist comments? Do you agree with equality and
strive for justice, but want to learn more? Then read on. In this
new feminist classic, the focus is intersectional from the
beginning, not just as an add-on. Using the framework of
‘personal is political’, Jamia Wilson – former director of
the Feminist Press – analyses her own experiences, before
expanding outwards and drawing on stats as well as quotes from
feminist firebrands and activists to inspire and encourage. Bold
illustrations underpin this title, and each chapter ends with
a ‘Call To Action’ box to encourage readers to reflect on
and embrace their own interpretation of feminism and to acknowledge
the connection between race, class, gender, disability and economic
justice. Expand what feminism means to you, your community and
society by examining these 15 themes: FeminismÂ
Identity Justice Education MoneyÂ
Power Health wellness freedomÂ
relationships media safety activism and
movements innovation An interactive exploration of
what feminism means to you. You will close the book with an
understanding that history and culture play a role in shaping
systems of power and of what we can do with our strengths,
community and values to help change course when needed. You won’t
have read a feminist tome like this before. Also available in
theEmpower the Future series isThis Book is Anti-Racist,a
powerful guide to how to incorporate anti-racist action into your
life. Other inspiring books authored by Jamia Wilson
are Young Gifted and Black, Step Into Your Powerand Big Ideas
for Young Thinkers. Â
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