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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Racism, sexism & prejudice
A is for Ability, B is for Belief, C is for Class. The bestselling
book An ABC of Equality introduces complicated concepts surrounding
social justice to the youngest of children. All people have the
right to be treated fairly, no matter who they are, what they look
like or where they come from. From A to Z, simple explanations
accompanied by engaging artwork teach children about the world we
live in and how to navigate our way through it. Each right-hand
page includes a brightly decorated letter with the word it stands
for and an encouraging slogan. On the left, a colourful
illustration and bite-size text sum up the concept. Cheerful people
from a range of backgrounds, ethnicities and abilities lead the way
through the alphabet. L is for LGBTQIA. Find the words that make
you, you. N is for No. No means no. P is for Privilege. Be aware of
your advantages. X is for Xenophobia. Ask questions and you'll see
there's nothing to be afraid of. Celebrate your Differences, ask
more Questions, share your Kindness and learn to Understand the
world.
Something smells good at 10 Pomegranate Street! Delicious,
actually! In each apartment, someone is preparing a special dish to
share with their neighbours. Mr Singh is making coconut dahl with
his daughter while Maria mashes some avocados for her guacamole.
Will everything be ready on time? Written and magnificently
illustrated by Felicita Sala, this glorious celebration of
community is filled with recipes from all over the world and simple
instructions perfect for young chefs. Lunch at 10 Pomegranate
Street is a visual feast to share and delight in.
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You Are Life
(Hardcover)
Bao Phi; Illustrated by Hannah Li
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Every child is full to bursting with amazing things! This joyful
poem celebrates the wonderful and complex identity of children of
immigrants and refugees, embracing all that they are - a dancer, a
shining light, a K-pop song - and promising what they will never
be: invisible. Award-winning picture book author and poet Bao Phi
and illustrator Hannah Li remind young readers through lyrical text
and fantastical illustrations that who they are and what they love
will always be enough.
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The Black Flamingo
(Paperback)
Dean Atta; Illustrated by Anshika Khullar
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'I loved every word' - Malorie Blackman
'Atta's bold verse novel calls to its readers to find their own blazing, performative inner truth' - Guardian
WINNER OF THE STONEWALL BOOK AWARD
A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen - then at university he finds his wings as a drag artist, The Black Flamingo. A bold story about the power of embracing your uniqueness. Sometimes, we need to take charge, to stand up wearing pink feathers - to show ourselves to the world in bold colour.
'I masquerade in makeup and feathers and I am applauded.'
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READER AWARDS 2019
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Who Am I?
(Hardcover)
Anjli Shah
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A stunning debut about finding the strength to speak up against
hate and fear, for fans of The Hate U Give and I Am Thunder.
"Fiercely brilliant from beginning to end." Beth Reekles, author of
The Kissing Booth People like me are devils before we are angels.
Hanan has always been good and quiet. She accepts her role as her
school's perfect Muslim poster girl. She ignores the racist
bullies. A closed mouth is gold - it helps you get home in one
piece. Then her friend is murdered and every Muslim is to blame.
The world is angry at us again. How can she stay silent while her
family is ripped apart? It's time for Hanan to stop being the
quiet, good girl. It's time for her to stand up and shout.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected as Principal Chief
of the Cherokee Nation. Growing up, little Wilma was surrounded by
her Cherokee heritage. Her parents taught her to be proud of who
she was, and all that had come before her. But when the family
moved from Oklahoma's Rocky Mountains to the city of San Francisco,
it was a big change, and Wilma fully realised how unfairly the
world treated Native Americans. As an adult, she became a leader in
the fight for Native American rights, and rose to become the first
woman to ever be elected as a Chief of a Cherokee Nation. This
inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the pioneering Native
American leader and activist. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
This book will tell you more about what racism is and how to stop
it happening. Maybe you are being bullied and you think it could be
racial bullying. Perhaps you know someone who is being treated
badly because of racism, and you want to help them. Perhaps you are
worried that you might be behaving in a racist way and you want to
know how to stop. Being anti-racist means being active against
racism. This book gives some tips about how to be anti-racist in a
positive and safe way. This book can help you spot racism and stop
it in its tracks. If everyone bandstogether then we can make racism
become ... extinct! Other titles in The Kids' Guide series:
Anti-Bullying Dealing with Anxiety Dealing with Divorce Dealing
with Death Understanding Autism
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