Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Race & identity
Related Book: I Can't Even Think Straight
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.
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Unicorn Boy
Book Creator: Dave Roman
Topic: Empathy, English, LGBTQ+
Age Range: 3-6
Related Book: Rainbowsaurus
Book Creator: Steve Antony
Bring the rainbow into your school library with this fun trail for kids to enjoy. Rainbowsaurus is a joyful and fun read-along tale of one family’s quest to find the Rainbowsaurus. It’s created by Steve Antony, the bestselling author-illustrator of The Queen’s Hat.
Themes: Dinosaurs | Colours | Rhymes | Phonics | LGBTQ+ |
Topic: Art, Empathy, English, LGBTQ+
Age Range: 3-6
Related Book: Rainbowsaurus
Book Creator: Steve Antony
Bring the rainbow into your classroom with these fun activity sheets for kids to get stuck into. Rainbowsaurus is a joyful and fun read-along tale of one family’s quest to find the Rainbowsaurus. This inclusive picture book introduces ten colours to children as well as animals and the sounds they make, encouraging little ones to join in the story telling. Rainbowsaurus is created by Steve Antony, the bestselling author-illustrator of The Queen’s Hat.
Themes: Dinosaurs | Colours | Rhymes | Phonics | LGBTQ+ |
Topic: Empathy, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing!
Book Creator: Dr. Ranj Singh
Filled with easy-to-understand explanations, down-to-earth advice and cheeky illustrations, this growing-up guide by trusted paediatrician Dr Ranj is perfect for boys aged 10+ who want to discover the confidence to be the very best version of themselves.
Themes: Gender and Identity | Growing up | Mental Health and Body Confidence | Developing Healthy Relationships
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Age Range: 3-6
Related Book: I Am NOT a Prince
Book Creator: Rachael Davis, Beatrix Hatcher
I Am NOT A Prince is a fairy tale for the 21st century that challenges gender stereotypes and encourages children to be proud of who they are and express themselves.
Themes: Identity | Kindness | Bravery | Hope | Acceptance | Friendship | Being proud
Topic: English, LGBTQ+, Race & identity
Related Book: The Henna Wars
Book Creator: Adiba Jaigirdar
The Henna Wars is a gorgeous, heart-warming, queer YA love story by Bangladeshi-Irish author, Adiba Jaigirdar, a brilliant new voice in contemporary YA romance.
The Henna Wars is the perfect KS3 book to discuss difficult topics such as homophobia, cultural appropriation and racism, in the classroom.
Also available: Extracts from the book
Related Book: Only Mostly Devastated
Book Creator: Sophie Gonzales
Only Mostly Devastated is an utterly joyful LGBT reimagining of Grease for readers aged 12+, which discusses a range of topics ranging from equality, diversity, grief and LGBT relationships.
This discussion questions are an ideal starting point for active discussion in your class or teen and young adult book groups.
Topic: LGBTQ+, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Heartstopper Volume 1
Book Creator: Alice Oseman
Heartstopper is the multi-million-copy bestselling series by Alice Oseman.
Download these fun colouring sheets of Alice Oseman’s artwork.
Themes: LGBTQ+ | Diversity & Representation | Mental Health | Relationships
Topic: English, LGBTQ+, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Heartstopper Volume 1
Book Creator: Alice Oseman
Heartstopper is the multi-million-copy bestselling series by Alice Oseman.
Download this fun poster for your classroom.
Themes: LGBTQ+ | Diversity & Representation | Mental Health | Relationships
Topic: English, LGBTQ+, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Heartstopper Volume 1
Book Creator: Alice Oseman
Heartstopper is the multi-million-copy bestselling series by Alice Oseman.
This postercard contains fun activities, including quizzes, colouring sheets and more.
Themes: LGBTQ+ | Diversity & Representation | Mental Health | Relationships