Topic: English
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Book Creator: Liz Ison
This moody and melancholy anthology inspired by one of the twenty-first century’s greatest lyricists, Taylor Swift, features over 100 poems by William Wordsworth, Emily Dickinson, Lewis Carroll and many more.
Themes: Poetry | Taylor Swift
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Race & identity
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Book Creator: Dean Atta
From Stonewall-Award-winning author of The Black Flamingo, Dean Atta, comes a must-read queer coming of age story written in verse. Big decisions, broken promises and messy relationships come to a head in this queer, coming of age story.
Themes: Coming of age | In verse | Poetry | Queer stories | Pride
Topic: Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, Sports
Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski
The debut YA graphic novel from bestselling author L. D. Lapinski and exciting new illustrator Logan Hanning. A powerful and uplifting story about self-discovery, acceptance and belonging. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper.
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Breakthrough
Book Creator: Omar Sharif
The ultimate mindset manual to empower young people to navigate challenges and achieve success, inspired by Omar Sharif’s unforgettable true story.
Themes: Non-Fiction | Mindset Manual | Self Belief | Achieving Potential
Topic: English, Growing up, Race & identity
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Book Creator: Nadine Aisha Jassat
On a cliff far away is a house at the edge of the world: Hope House. But it isn’t like any other… A page-turning mystery exploring family, identity and belonging, from acclaimed writer Nadine Aisha Jassat. Perfect for KS2-3 readers.
Themes: Family | Identity | Belonging | Magic | Mystery
Topic: Careers, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Sports
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The ultimate playbook to dream jobs on and off the pitch. Inspiring stories from football legends and hidden heroes in the industry for football fans aged 9+
Themes: Careers | Football | Education | Sports
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Book Creator: Jacqueline Wilson
Topic: Careers, Climate change, Non-Fiction, Science
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Book Creator: Tim Peake
Astronaut Tim Peake equips young space enthusiasts with everything they need to know for a new era of space exploration!
Themes: Space | Astronaut | Future Jobs | Space Travel | The Solar System | Science
Age Range: 11-14
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Book Creator: Piers Torday
Midnight Treasure is an irresistible new fantasy adventure set in a world of vampirs and werwolves, where two kids join the hunt for a mysterious treasure.
Themes: Adventure | Fantasy | Friendship | Power
Topic: History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Politics, Race & identity
Related Book: The Daughter of Auschwitz
Book Creator: Tova Friedman
The incredible true story of Holocaust survivor, Tova Friedman.
Inspire and educate your students with this extraordinary memoir of one girl’s fight for survival and eventual liberation of her and her parents. A sensitive retelling of the New York Times bestseller, The Daughter of Auschwitz, for children aged 12+; supported by curriculum-linked activity sheets.
This poster contains an extract and some discussion questions. Watch Tova’s video series here.
Themes: Holocaust | WWII | Family | Identity
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes
Age Range: 11-14
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Book Creator: David Almond
From the award-winning author of Skellig comes a new story of hope, friendship and conquering your fears.
Nothing is the same this summer. With Joff’s father ill and his mother working, he can’t wait to escape each day, but when his adventures take him to the Chapel of Doom, he uncovers something unexpected, something truly magical.
This timeless coming-of-age story is supported by curriculum-linked activities and display materials.
Themes: Coming of age | Back to school | Family | Illness
Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: The Daughter of Auschwitz
Book Creator: Tova Friedman
The incredible true story of Holocaust survivor, Tova Friedman.
Inspire and educate your students with this extraordinary memoir of one girl’s fight for survival and eventual liberation of her and her parents. A sensitive retelling of the New York Times bestseller, The Daughter of Auschwitz, for children aged 12+; supported by curriculum-linked activity sheets.
Watch the video series with Tova Friedman here. Includes an introduction, reading and Q&A.
Themes: Holocaust | WWII | Family | Identity