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"Messy Roots is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, and deeply engaging
story of their journey to find themself--as an American, as the
daughter of Chinese immigrants, as a queer person, and as a
Wuhanese American in the middle of a pandemic."-Malaka Gharib,
author of I Was Their American Dream After spending her early years
in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu,
Laura immigrates to Texas, where her hometown is as foreign as
Mars-at least until 2020, when COVID-19 makes Wuhan a household
name. In Messy Roots, Laura illustrates her coming-of-age as the
girl who simply wants to make the basketball team, escape Chinese
school, and figure out why girls make her heart flutter.
Insightful, original, and hilarious, toggling seamlessly between
past and present, China and America, Gao's debut is a tour de force
of graphic storytelling.
A beautiful new edition of the first volume in the Surya Trilogy by Whitbread award-winning author Jamila Gavin.
India, August 1947: Fleeing from their burnt-out village as civil war rages in the Punjab, Marvinder and Jaspal are separated from their mother, Jhoti. Marvinder has already saved her brother's life once, but now they both face a daily fight for survival.
Together they escape across India and nearly halfway around the world to England, to find a father they hardly know in a new, hostile culture...
A powerful story of culture, class, family and faith set against the backdrop of Indian independence and the Partition of India and Pakistan. Perfect for fans of The Bone Sparrow, Morris Gleitzman’s Once, and Katherine Rundell’s The Wolf Wilder.
The Lotterys More or Less is bestselling author Emma Donoghue's
warm, funny and compelling novel about a thoroughly modern family,
illustrated by Caroline Hadilaksono. Sumac Lottery is the fifth of
seven kids who share their big house with four parents, one
grandfather and five pets. At nine, she's the keeper of her
family's traditions - from Pow Wow to Holi, Carnival to Hogmanay,
Sumac's on guard to make sure that no Lottery celebration is
forgotten. But this winter all Sumac's plans go awry when a
Brazilian visitor overstays his welcome. A terrible ice storm
grounds all flights, so one of her dads and her favourite brother
can't make it home from India. And then the power starts going out
across the city . . . The second book in the children's series The
Lotterys, following on from The Lotterys Plus One.
The inspirational true story of Walter Tull's life is vividly
presented as a scrapbook, drawing on photographs, documents and
records of his life. Born in Kent, in 1888, Walter Tull became not
just the first black British professional outfield football player
- for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town - but also the first
black officer in the British Army. His leadership and courage in
the trenches of the First World War won him a recommendation for a
Military Cross that was never awarded because of his skin colour.
Discover his life story, from his childhood in an orphanage,
through his footballing years, to his eventual tragic death, aged
29, on the Somme. The legacy of Walter Tull lives on.
Madina's family have fled war to seek asylum in Europe and begin a
hopeful new life. An ordinary world of fitting in at school,
learning the language and forging friendships lies before Madina.
Yet she finds herself caught between her new life and her traumatic
memories of the past. With the endless wait to be granted asylum,
and her anxious father growing ever more controlling, can Madina
find the path that's right for her? Translated by Claire Storey
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Every Child A Song
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Nicola Davies; Illustrated by Marc Martin
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When you were born, a song began... So begins this lyrical and
unique non-fiction picture book by award-winning children's author
Nicola Davies. With tenderness and a good deal of heart, Nicola
introduces young readers to the universal rights that every child
is entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of
the Child. Using the metaphor of song, the book opens with the
arrival of a newborn and its unique 'song', then pans out to
explore all the essential things that every song needs to thrive -
love, protection, a home, a name, the chance to explore and learn.
In the latter half of the book, the issues of child labour,
exploitation and war are sensitively introduced to emphasise that
we all must play our part in championing children's rights and
offering support to those who need it most. With beautiful and
deeply moving watercolour illustrations by award-winning artist
Marc Martin, this is a book that encourages children, and the
adults in their lives, to speak up for young people all around the
world, and to treat one another with compassion and kindness.
The Bloods are in control and they're desperate to turn Britain
into the world they want to see: right, white, Christian supremist.
Anyone who they call abnormal is a target. Amidst the chaos of
civil war the country is on the move as small militia groups fight
each other and a sea of refugees escapes the cities and the
pursuing Bloods. When her home is destroyed in a bombing raid,
Marti must strike out on a mission of her own - to save her father
and get his vital software into the right hands. But Marti is mixed
race and trans and has her young brother in tow. Crossing into
enemy territory could prove suicidal. Yet Marti's enemies haven't
reckoned with her indomitable will to survive - and the gun she
carries, which has three bullets . . .
Booklist starred review Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of
Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates
Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom.
Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she
soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday.
Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate
"freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the
Juneteenth picnic-a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew
from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day
the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
finally sailed into Texas in 1865-over two years after the
president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in
her Texas town. Then one Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years
old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't
freedom at all. She had to do something! But could one person's
voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national
recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve
the future by honoring the past. Through the story of Opal Lee's
determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn: all
people are created equal the power of bravery and using your voice
for change the history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it
means today no one is free unless everyone is free fighting for a
dream is worth the difficulty experienced along the way Featuring
the illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah
A. Bobo (I am Enough), Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by
Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day
Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and
strength.
Two sisters. A shocking racist incident. The summer that will
change both of their lives forever. Annalie and Margaret are
sisters who agree on only one thing: that they have nothing in
common. Annalie is seventeen: sweet, content, and looking forward
to a summer of flirting with the most popular boy in school.
Margaret is nineteen: ambitious, a warrior for social justice, and
desperate to forget her ex-boyfriend in New York City. When their
family is the victim of a racial attack, Annalie tries to pretend
it never happened - but Margaret wants to fight back. Suddenly
their relationship - and all the ones around them - are hanging by
a thread. And then a crushing secret threatens to tear them apart
forever . . . A beautiful and powerful story about family, identity
and the secrets we keep, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Nicola
Yoon, and Adam Silvera.
The first Nought Prime Minister, Toney Durbridge, is about to go on
trial for the murder of notorious ganglord, Dan Jeavons. Tobey
insists he is being framed. There were ten seats at Dan's dinner
party the night he was killed and each guest had their own reasons
for wishing him dead. Sephy Hadley was one of the guests that
night. Haunted by the idea that she didn't do enough to stop the
death of her first love, Callum McGregor, Sephy will not sit
quietly and wait for accusations to fall on her now. She has her
children to protect. It's time that the truth is uncovered. Time
for the endgame. It's been 20 years since Malorie Blackman's
groundbreaking series began with Noughts & Crosses, which
charted the deeply forbidden romance between Sephy (a Cross) and
Callum (a nought) - a love affair which had repercussions for their
families for generations. Endgame, the breathtaking conclusion to
the series, influenced by the unprecedented global events of recent
years, is full of twists and turns. Are you ready for the Endgame?
This book explains civil rights and the reasons why refugees flee
their homelands in an accessible way for younger readers. Included
is a foreword by award-winning journalist and television presenter,
Nelufar Hedayat. Born in Afghanistan, she came to Britain as a
refugee, which has shaped her work. A chronological selection of
key civil rights moments and movements regarding refugees is
explained in a child-friendly way. This book examines some of the
reasons why people flee their homelands and the ways they are
treated when they arrive in new lands. It looks at historical
examples, such as the Huguenots and World War refugees, along with
modern crises, such as Syria, refugee camps in Africa and those
fleeing violence in South and Central America. Prominent civil
rights campaigners and figures are featured and a timeline helps
readers to see at a glance how the fight for refugee rights has
evolved over time. Sensitive illustrations illuminate the text and
help readers to understand some of the harder concepts. Death and
violence are mentioned, but are wholly in context and are written
about in a non-alarmist way with the age of the reader very much in
mind. The Civil Rights Stories series is a vital resource for
younger readers aged 7+ who are being introduced to these topics or
are studying them in school. Titles in this series: Human Rights
LGBTQ+ Rights Racial Equality Refugees and Homelands Slavery
Women's Rights and Suffrage
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Set Me Free
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Ann Clare Lezotte
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In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events,
Kereen Getten takes readers on a journey of sisterhood, struggle
and survival from Jamaica to Britain. 'She was rarely afraid, and
even if she was ... she still stood her ground, because Ruth never
faltered in what she believed in.' Ruth and Anna are inseparable.
Ruth has always known her half-sister isn't like her - her
almost-white skin means she is allowed certain things that Ruth can
only dream of. Anna wishes she could be braver, like her sister,
Ruth. But she has had to live with the fact that the smallest
mistake would land not only her in danger, but Ruth and their
mother, too. When Ruth and Anna are shipped off to Master John's
home in London for their safety, it isn't the haven they imagined.
Their differences force them apart - Anna is allowed to stay
upstairs while Ruth is banished to the servants' quarters and is
forced to work. With whispers of freedom on the city's streets,
will Anna find the courage to stand up for Ruth before it's too
late? VOICES: A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK's finest
writers for young people. Voices reflects the authentic, unsung
stories of our past. Each shows that, even in times of great
upheaval, a myriad of people have arrived on this island and made a
home for themselves - from Roman times to the present day.
A vital and vibrant book answering real children's questions about
racism, giving them the confidence and the tools to work towards a
fairer society for all. Using questions canvassed from children
around the UK as her framework, writer, engineer and broadcaster,
Yassmin Abdel-Magied gives clear context to the racism that
persists today and shows how to recognize, resist and disrupt
racist conversations and attitudes. Yassmin creates a safe space
for exploring an emotive and important topic. Her friendly, assured
tone de-stigmatises any feelings young readers might have, while
illustrations and infographics from Aleesha Nandhra provide a fresh
way for readers to approach this complex issue. Ideal as a way to
open the conversation with readers aged 9 and up, nurturing
compassion, encouraging ways to create change and giving them the
confidence to challenge inequality and strive towards racial
justice for everyone.
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. Born in what is now Nigeria in
1745, Olaudah Equiano's peaceful childhood was brought to an abrupt
end when he was captured and enslaved aged 11. He spent much of the
next ten years of his life at sea, seeing action in the Seven
Years' War. When he was finally able to buy his freedom, he went on
to become a prominent member of the abolition movement and in 1789
published one of the first books by a Black African writer. Journey
Back to Freedom focuses on Equiano's early life, demonstrating the
resilience of the human spirit and one man's determination to be
free.
Jane Addams Children's Honor Book NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book
Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year This nonfiction
picture book focuses on Birmingham Sunday, a fateful day and
significant part of the Civil Rights movement, and places it in
historical context. Racial bombings were so frequent in Birmingham,
Alabama that it became known as "Bombingham." Until September 15,
1963, these attacks had been threatening but not deadly. On that
Sunday morning, however, a blast in the 16th Street Baptist Church
ripped through the exterior wall and claimed the lives of four
girls. The church was the ideal target for segregationists, as it
was the rallying place for Birmingham's African American community,
Martin Luther King, Jr., using it as his "headquarters" when he was
in town to further the cause of desegregation and equal rights.
Rather than triggering paralyzing fear, the bombing was the
definitive act that guaranteed passage of the landmark 1964 civil
rights legislation.
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