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

Showing 1–25 of 203 results

Finding Her Feet

A shy but talented footballer navigates challenging friendships and anxiety at school in this touching tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth. Lily always feels a little bit left out. Shy and anxious, she finds school really hard, particularly ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.7
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Heartstopper Vol.1

Charlie and Nick are at the same school, but they've never met ... until one day when they're made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.5
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Heartstopper Vol. 2

Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie's gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isn't. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends, his family ... and himself. By Alice Oseman, ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.6
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Heartstopper Vol. 3

Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick's even found the courage to come out to his mum. But coming out isn't just something that happens once - there's Nick's older brother, and a school ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.7
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Heartstopper Vol. 4

Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Charlie's beginning to feel ready to say those three little words: I love you. Nick's been feeling the same, but he's got a lot on his mind - not least ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.9
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Black Brother, Black Brother

Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at his school, he feels as if he is constantly swimming in whiteness. Most of the students don't look like him. They don't like him either. Dubbed the 'Black Brother', Donte's teachers and ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.4
Points Value : 4.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Black AND British: A short, essential history

When did Africans first come to Britain? Who are the well-dressed black children in Georgian paintings? Why did the American Civil War disrupt the Industrial Revolution? These and many other questions are answered in this essential ...

ATOS Book Level : 8.2
Points Value : 5.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

My Brother’s Name Is Jessica

Sam has known his sister Jessica all his life. Tonight is the first time they're going to meet. Sam Waver has always been a loner: bullied, struggling at school, with parents who have very little time for him. The one person he has always been ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.4
Points Value : 8.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

The Greatest

Great sporting title, packed with facts about Muhammad Ali. When Ali's bike is stolen by a local bully, he turns to the story of Muhammad Ali for inspiration - the greatest boxer of all time, inspiring the fight of Ali's young life. A brilliant read ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.9
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Collection: The Bad Guys | 7 Books

Contents Of The Pack Include: AR Range: LY 2.4 - LY 2.7 BAD GUYS: EPISODE 1&2 BAD GUYS: EPISODE 3&4 BAD GUYS: EPISODE 5&6 BAD GUYS: EPISODE 7&8 BAD GUYS: EPISODE 9&10 BAD GUYS: EPISODE 11&12 BAD GUYS: ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.4
Book Cover : Paperback

Home Ground

Sam's team are edging closer to the bottom of the league this season and team captain Jordan's bad attitude isn't helping anyone. When Sam spots Hasan playing on the refugee team, he can see that Hasan's got talent and invites him along to practice. ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.7
Points Value : 1
Book Cover : Paperback

The Henna Wars

When Nishat comes out to her parents, they say she can be anyone she wants - as long as she isn't herself. Because Muslim girls aren't lesbians. Nishat doesn't want to lose her family, but she also doesn't want to hide who she is, which only gets ...

ATOS Book Level : 5
Points Value : 12
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Peace Maker

Michela knows the law - everyone must wear a Peace Maker device at all times, and it must never be tampered with. Non-aggression is her society's founding principle, and the Peace Maker the means by which is it enforced. But Michela is desperate to ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.0
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Cardboard Cowboys

Even though I found him living in a house made of cardboard, Bruce is a massive legend. FACT. So this mine and Bruce's story. You don't have to believe it happened, but it did. All of it. Nobody at school can see past Lenny's size to the person ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.9
Points Value : 8.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Boy Whose Wishes Came True

Archie Crumb is having a tough time. Picked-on at school, picked last for any team; his home has been sad and quiet since Dad left and his luck feels like its run out. But things start looking up when Archie bumps his head and literally sees ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.9
Points Value : 8.0
Book Cover : Paperback

PROUD Of Me

All I want is for my family to be proud of me... An accessible child-centred story about self-acceptance and the importance of opening up to those closest to you. Becky and Josh are almost-twins, with two mums and the same anonymous donor dad. ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.5
Points Value : 8.0
Book Cover : Paperback

RICK

Rick's never questioned much. He's tagged along with his best friend Jeff, even when Jeff's acted like a bully. He's let his Dad joke with him about girls, even though it makes him feel uncomfortable. Everyone around him seems to think that ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.1
Points Value : 5
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Melissa (Previously George)

When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web....

ATOS Book Level : 5.0
Points Value : 4.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Collection: LGBTQ+ | 21 Books

21 titles with a focus on LGBTQ+ topics: AR RANGE: 4.4 - 6.1 BIRTHDAY UY 5.3 DATE ME, BRYSON KELLER UY 4.5 HANI AND ISHU'S GUIDE TO FAKE DATING UY 4.9 HEARTBREAK BOYS UY 4.7 HIDEOUS BEAUTY UY 4.9 HURRICAN CHILD MY 5.3 KING...

ATOS Book Level : 3.0

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

The Elemental Detectives

Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits: the fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and the earthbound Magogs. But humans have been causing chaos for centuries, trampling through the landscape trailing noise, mess and ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.4
Points Value : 11.0
Book Cover : Paperback

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

The Sad Ghost Club

This is the story of one of those days - a day so bad you can barely get out of bed, when it's a struggle to leave the house, and when you do, you wish you hadn't. But even the worst of days can surprise you. When one sad ghost, alone at a crowded ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.4
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

Splinters Of Sunshine

I pick up the envelope . . . As I rip down the sides, there's loads of paper bursting out; stuck on flowers, dandelions, roses . . . Spey recently received two surprises. The first: his ex-prisoner dad turning up unannounced, and the second: a ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.2
Points Value : 10.0
Book Cover : Paperback

This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children

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

Super Sub

New boy Smithy can’t understand why everyone is so excited about a player on the football team called “Bengo.” He’s been absent for the first few games of the season and starts the next game on the bench, so surely he can’t be that special?...

ATOS Book Level : 3.9
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback