by Lucy Neill | Sep 9, 2024 | Recommendations for Children, Topic Booklists
Boy, Everywhere A.M. Dassu ‘Boy, Everywhere’ chronicles the harrowing journey taken by Sami and his family, from privilege to poverty, across countries and continents, from a comfortable life in Damascus, via a smuggler’s den in Turkey, to a prison...
by Lucy Neill | Sep 9, 2024 | Recommendations for Children, Topic Booklists
A Language of Dragons S.F Williamson London, 1923. Dragons soar through the skies and protests erupt on the streets, but Vivien Featherswallow isn’t worried. She’s going to follow the rules, get an internship studying dragon languages and make sure her...
by Lucy Neill | Sep 9, 2024 | Recommendations for Children, Topic Booklists
Bhangra Boogie Hena Khan Talia wants to be as graceful as the bhangra dancers at the mehndi – a traditional South Asian pre-wedding celebration. But her feet drag and her arms freeze when she tries to dance in front of others. Instead, she sits in her chair. But...
by Lucy Neill | Sep 9, 2024 | Recommendations for Children, Topic Booklists
Eid for Nylah Nizrana Farook Nylah the cat is making her usual visits to the homes in her street, but something is very different today. Families are creating decorations or making food, some are trying on new clothes or decorating their hands with henna. Everyone is...
by Lucy Neill | Sep 9, 2024 | Recommendations for Children, Topic Booklists
Take a look at our favourite biographies, all about amazing diverse people from history! From neurodivergent superstars to social justice heroes, be inspired by these extraordinary people who changed the world. Looking for more suggestions? Browse our recommendations....
by Lucy Neill | Sep 8, 2024 | Recommendations for Children, Topic Booklists
Run, Rebel Manjeet Mann When Amber runs, it’s the only time she feels completely free – far away from her claustrophobic home life. Her father wants her to be a dutiful daughter, waiting for an arranged marriage like her sister Ruby. Running is a quiet...
