Diversity & Inclusion
Diverse children’s books are vitally important; every child should be able to see themselves, and their friends, in the books that they read. Diverse books encourage empathy and inclusion, and can teach us about people and events in history that are all too often forgotten. At Laburnum our collections are age-appropriate and offer children the chance to see different perspectives, validate their own lived experiences and embrace the similarities and differences of the lives of others. We have included the work of a variety of diverse authors and illustrators. 50% discount and next day delivery
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A Different Sort Of Normal
*The beautiful true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic - and the challenges she faced in the 'normal' world*
I'm not like the other children in my class . . . and that's an actual scientific FACT.
Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.9
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
A Romani Story
A gripping football-filled adventure based in the Romani community of 19th-century Sheffield.
This action-packed story is told through the eyes of young Lijah, as he navigates life and discovers football and the legendary Rab Howell.
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- ATOS Book Level : 5.2
- Points Value : 5.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Alesha Dixon Collection | 5 Books
Contents of this bestselling celebrity author pack includes the following.
All of the titles are tested for Accelerated Reader and include all the quiz information you will need on a handy label inside the front cover.
All of the titles are ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Book Cover : Paperback
Alex In Wonderland
In the town of Newsands, painfully shy Alex is abandoned by his two best friends for the summer.
But he unexpectedly lands a part-time job at Wonderland, a run-down amusement arcade on the seafront, where he gets to know the other teen misfits ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Points Value : 12.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Ali The Great And The Dinosaur Mistake
Ali Tahir is a dinosaur expert! Or is he? Ali and his classmates are excited for their field trip to the natural history museum. Ali brags to his friends that he's a dinosaur pro! But when Ali gets his facts wrong, he's really embarrassed. Some dino ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Ali The Great And The Eid Party Surprise
Eid Mubarak! Can Ali Tahir use his creative powers to save the holiday party? It's Eid--Ali's favorite day of the year! The family has fun plans for this special day after the Muslim holiday Ramadan. But Ali's brother, Fateh, is being cranky and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Ali The Great And The Paper Aeroplane Flop
Ali Tahir joins in a paper plane contest with a surprise twist. On a rainy day, Ali brings the fun to indoor break by sharing his talent for building paper planes with his friends. But in a contest to see whose plane can fly furthest, Ali is baffled...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Ali The Great And The Supermarket Mishap
Ali Tahir loses something important at the market--his brother! Who's hungry? Ali, his grandfather, and little brother Fateh head to the South Asian market to stock up on snacks. So much to see! But what Ali can't see is Fateh.... Where did he go? ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Alice Austen Lived Here
Sam is very in touch with their own queer identity.
They're nonbinary, and their best friend, TJ, is nonbinary as well. Sam's family is very cool with it ... as long as Sam remembers that nonbinary kids are also required to clean their rooms, do ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.2
- Points Value : 5.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Alice Oseman Collection | 5 Books
This pack contains 5 books from the author of the bestselling Heartstopper series, ideal for all secondary libraries for ages 13+:
All of the titles are tested for Accelerated Reader and include all the quiz information you will need on a handy ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
All American Boys
A bag of chips. That's all sixteen-year-old Rashad is looking for. What he finds instead is a fist-happy cop, Paul, who mistakes Rashad for a shoplifter, mistakes Rashad's pleadings that he's stolen nothing for belligerence, mistakes Rashad's every ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.9
- Points Value : 10.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
All The Invisible Things
With Pez, the days felt endless - cycling, climbing trees, sucking sour sweets till our tongues burned. I'd give anything to be that girl again.
For four years Vetty Lake has been keeping her heart in hiding. Since her mum died and her family ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.3
- Points Value : 14.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
An Island Of Our Own
Siblings Jonathan, Holly and Davy have been struggling to survive since the death of their mother, and are determined to avoid being taken into care. When the family's wealthy but eccentric Great-Aunt Irene has a stroke, they go to visit her. Unable ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Points Value : 6.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Aru Shah And The Nectar Of Immortality
Aru only has until the next full moon to stop the Sleeper from gaining access to the nectar of immortality, which will grant him infinite power. Her quest will have the Pandavas calling on old friends, meeting new allies, and facing fearsome trials, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 14.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Back Of The Net
Facing up to fears of bullying, Eva finds the courage to take to the field in this heartwarming tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.
Eva’s football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school, so her friends can’t ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Basketball Camp Go-Getter
Zoe is excited to try wheelchair basketball camp. She’s focused and athletic, and she sets a goal to be able to play basketball well by the end of the camp. Zoe meets smaller goals along the way, but her big goal of being able to score a basket ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Because Of You
Poppy's having a nightmare at home. Her parents have split up and her mum's new boyfriend is moving in. Dad is the one who's always been there for Poppy, but now he's drifting further and further away. It seems like things can't get any worse until ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.6
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Black History Matters
Black history is an integral part of world history. From the injustices of the past and present, we can learn and be inspired to make the world we live in more fair, equal and just.
Black History Matters chronicles thousands of years of Black ...
- ATOS Book Level : 8.25
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Bobby Bains Plays A Blinder
A young Sikh footballer reaches out across the generational divide to help a lonely old man in an uplifting story from acclaimed author Bali Rai.
When he spots a lonely old man watching his football games in the park, and then sees him again ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Boy Like Me
It's 1994 and thanks to Section 28, there can be no mention of gay relationships in UK schools. When a kind librarian leads Jamie to a disguised novel in the library that reflects his own confused feelings towards boys, Jamie sees that he's not the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.9
- Points Value : 11.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Brilliant Black British History
An eye-opening story of Britain, focusing on a part of our past that has mostly been left out of the history books: the brilliant Black history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Did you know that the first Britons were Black? Or that some ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.3
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Broken Hearts And Zombie Parts
Jesse Spark has a broken heart and in a few short weeks he'll require major surgery to repair it - which means he only has a month to accomplish two almost-impossible tasks.
1) Shoot his epic zombie movie on a shoestring budget if he has any hope ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.1
- Points Value : 13.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
Cecilia’s Fundraiser
Mr. Grizley's class is hosting a fundraiser for the animal shelter. Cecilia is disappointed that she forgot the tamales she was going to sell. Can her classmates come to the rescue and help her make a new plan? This early chapter book offers a fun ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Change (Pride In…….)
Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Cheerleading Champs
Leah wants to use her gymnastics skills through joining the cheerleading squad. Leah is deaf, and she worries that this will make cheerleading difficult. She struggles to keep up with the count of the routine in the first practice. Then Leah meets ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
