Race & identity

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

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

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

The One And Only You: Teach little ones to cherish and celebrate individuality with The One and Only You, a heartfelt picture book written by bestselling author Shane Hegarty and illustrated by the award-winning Ben Mantle. 

Themes: Celebrating individuality | Identity | Space & Time

It’s a new term and Kamal’s feeling invincible with the trusty Cheat Book by his side. When his class take a trip to the WILD woods, Kamal promises to track down the infamous BEAST, but can the Cheat Book help Kamal and his friends defeat this legendary monster?!

The second book in this sidesplittingly funny illustrated series from Marvel comic book writer Ramzee supported by classroom activity sheets.

Themes: Empathy | Friendship | Humour

Celebrating the hidden army of Young Carers daily keeping their loved ones alive behind closed doors, and the everyday s/heroes that surround them, The Letter with the Golden Stamp delves into the fears and hopes of Young Carers everywhere, and the invisible sources of kindness knocking on all our doors.

Themes: Child carers | Empathy | Kindness | Community | Passion | Friendshipo | Family

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

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

Lately, Grandad has been forgetting things, but when his memories magically start coming to life, granddaughter Lily knows it’s the key to help him get better. Can she unlock his past, before it’s too late? An action-packed graphic novel about remembering who you are and finding the light at the end of the tunnel.

Download these activity sheets including diary writing exercise, memory jar activity and wordsearch.

Themes: Family | Identity | Dementia | Refugees

When you’re a refugee and have started three new schools in as many years, fading into the background becomes a superpower. But when Kamal discovers a mysterious cheat book in the school library, he’s about to go from invisible to invincible!

The first in a hilarious new series from Marvel comic book writer Ramzee, supported by classroom activity sheets.

Themes: Empathy | Resilience | Hope | Refugee | Friendship

How do you tell a story no one wants to hear? A page-turning mystery and quest for the truth, exploring race, identity and the power of your voice, from acclaimed writer Nadine Aisha Jassat. Perfect for KS2 readers.​

Themes: Mystery | Truth | Identity | Friendship | Community

Hear a reading from the author here.

Discover inspiring black men and women through history, from artists to inventors, in this beautifully illustrated biography collection. Black Stories Matter feature biographies of famous and inspiring black people, celebrating their lives and achievements, and seeing how they’ve made a difference to change the world we live in. The books are ideal for readers aged 9 and above.

Themes: Race & Identity | History |