14+

Ghost Boys, the New York Times bestselling novel about a Black boy killed by a white police officer from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes, is brought to a new audience in this heartbreaking and powerful graphic novel with striking colour artwork by Setor Fiadzigbey.

Themes: Social issues | Race and identity | Empathy

Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice like you’ve never seen it – or read it – before, in pitch-perfect graphic novel form. Follow the fate of Antonio, Bassiano and Portia, who exist at the mercy of the fickle sea and fierce, unrelenting personal grudges.

Themes: Classics | Shakespeare | English Literature

Shakespeare’s King Lear like you’ve never seen it – or read it – before, in pitch-perfect graphic novel form. You’ll be sure to get swept up in the wild family drama that swirls across each page – as Lear’s daughters drive him towards madness …

Themes: Classics | Shakespeare | English Literature

A beautifully illustrated adaptation of the classic Jerusalem: A Biography. The capital of two peoples and the shrine of three faiths, the stories of Jerusalem belong to many. Many of history’s most powerful people have shaped Jerusalem over its 3,000-year history, from Cleopatra to Catherine the Great, Ben-Gurion to Arafat, and Napoleon to Churchill. For readers aged 11+.

Themes: Middle East | History | Geography | Religion

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

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

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.​

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

A ground-breaking YA novel that empowers teenage girls to take charge of their desires and find their own buzz.

Themes: Relationships | Sexuality | Friendship | Female empowerment

How to Ace Your Exams is a pioneering revision toolkit to help students. Featuring 25 tips and techniques to boost motivation, improve memory and support mental health. From inspirational headteacher and author of Go Big, Mr Matthew Burton.

Download this revision planner to help teens get started.

A pioneering revision toolkit to help students ace their exams. Featuring 25 tips and techniques to boost motivation, improve memory and support mental health. From inspirational headteacher and author of Go Big, Mr Matthew Burton.

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