Diversity & Inclusion

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The Extraordinary Life Of Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks was: An activist A campaigner for equal rights An inspiration Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew ...

ATOS Book Level : 6.5
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Extraordinary Life Of Serena Williams

The story of a game-changing tennis champion. Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else. Throughout her life she's battled many things,...

ATOS Book Level : 6.1
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Fall

Jealousy drives Mog to make a terrible mistake in this tragic and gritty tale of betrayal, sparsely and finely told by a master of teen storytelling. Mog might be a loser, but he’s not as much of a loser as Duffy, poster child for victims ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.3
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

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

The Funniest Boy In The World

Billy Plimpton took to the stage and captivated the crowd at the triumphant ending to The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh, and in the sequel, he's going to go viral. Celebrity comedian Leo Leggett takes Billy under his wing, as his new sidekick: when...

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

The Girl From The Sea

Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mother, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of ...

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

The Heart Of Midnight

When 13-year-old Koku Akanbi accidentally unleashes a demon on a school trip, he has no idea what he's set in motion. Suddenly Koku is whisked away from his life in London and transported to his family's homeland of Olori, a mysterious place in ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.7
Points Value : 11.0
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

The King Is Dead

James has been a prince all his life, and since he was born, he’s been thrust into the spotlight as the first Black heir to the throne. But when his father dies unexpectedly, James is crowned king at the tender age of seventeen, and his life ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.7
Points Value : 14.0
Book Cover : Paperback

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

The Language Of Seabirds

Jeremy is not excited about the prospect of spending the summer with his dad and his uncle in a seaside cabin in Oregon. It's the first summer after his parents' divorce, and he hasn't exactly been seeking alone time with his dad. He doesn't have a ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.2
Points Value : 9.0
Book Cover : Paperback

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

The Last Days Of Archie Maxwell

Dads leave home all the time. It's not that unusual, really. Leon's dad walked out. So did Mo's. But Archie's? Well, that's a different story – a story that Archie must keep secret at all cost. Archie knows he should accept Dad for who he is, so he...

ATOS Book Level : 3.8
Points Value : 3.0
Book Cover : Paperback

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

The Last Firefox

Between bullies at school and changes at home, Charlie Challinor finds life a bit scary. And when he's made guardian of a furry fox cub called Cadno, things get a whole lot scarier. Because Cadno isn't just any fox: he's a firefox - the only one ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.6
Points Value : 6.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Life I’m In

My feet are heavy as stones when I walk up the block wondering why I can't find my old self. Char has always had to be tough. But now the hard edges that have always driven people away are all the protection she has against the world. When ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.5
Points Value : 10.0
Book Cover : Paperback

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

The Lion Above The Door

As the only Singaporean boy not just in his school, but in the tiny English he calls home too, Leo witnesses - and feels - the impacts of racism every day. But on a class trip to a nearby cathedral, Leo's attention is drawn to a marble slab high ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.5
Points Value : 9.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Lion Roars

Fact and fiction intertwine in this exciting celebration of African football, with a strong message of ambition, hard work and determination at its heart. Football is Jimi's biggest love and he dreams about playing for the Lions of Senegal. But ...

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

The Love & Lies Of Rukhsana Ali

Seventeen-year-old Rukhsana Ali tries her hardest to live up to her conservative Muslim parents' expectations, but lately she's finding that impossible to do. She rolls her eyes when they blatantly favour her brother and saves her crop tops and ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.8
Points Value : 13.0
Book Cover : Paperback

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

The Many Worlds Of Albie Bright

When Albie's mum dies, it's natural he should wonder where she's gone. His parents are both scientists and they usually have all the answers. Dad mutters something about Albie's mum being alive and with them in a parallel universe. So Albie finds a ...

ATOS Book Level : 6.2
Points Value : 6.0
Book Cover : Paperback

The Mystery Of The Snow Puppy

Katie’s new puppy, Koko, has run away, and now the white doggie is lost! Pedro and Katie pair up to investigate. They are hot on Koko’s trail, but some clues lead nowhere. Still the detectives won’t give up. After all, solving this mystery is ...

ATOS Book Level : 1.8
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Hardback

The Mystery Of The Stinky, Spooky Night

When Pedro and his dad walk Katie home on a foggy night, something smelly fills the air! With their noses working extra hard, the two friends have a mystery to solve: What is that making that stink, and why is it following them?

ATOS Book Level : 2.0
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Hardback

The New Girl

Goodbye, old life... Lia and her family are waiting to board a flight across the Atlantic, leaving behind family, friends, and Romania - the only home Lia has ever known. But Lia's heartache is overshadowed by the discomfort of her first ...

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

The Paper & Hearts Society

Tabby Brown is tired of trying to fit in. She doesn't want to go to parties - in fact, she would much rather snuggle up on the sofa with her favourite book. It's like she hasn't found her people ... Then Tabby joins a club that promises to ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.1
Points Value : 11.0
Book Cover : Paperback

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

The Paper And Hearts Society: Read With Pride

Olivia Santos is excited for her last year at secondary school. But when a parent complains about LGBTQ+ content in one of the books, the library implements a new policy for withdrawing books. Olivia is distraught - she's demisexual and knows how ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.6
Points Value : 11.0
Book Cover : Paperback

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

The Place For Me

This book presents 12 moving tales of sacrifice and bravery, inspired by first-hand accounts of the Windrush generation. "Home ain't jus' where you live. Home is your heart an' yer history." Each inspiring story helps to bring the real ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.6
Points Value : 4.0
Book Cover : Hardback

The Pop Puffin

The fictional animal character “Puffin” wants to become a pop singer! But he needs to find a band to work alongside him… Other birds join in with the Puffin’s singing, but will it be a good show? The Pop Puffin is a fun, yet engaging Early...

ATOS Book Level : 1.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

The Proudest Blue

It’s Faizah’s first day of school, and her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab – made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful. In the face of hurtful, confusing words, will Faizah find new ways to be strong? ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.3
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

The Rainbow Mystery

Katie’s dad has a special ring that shines like a rainbow. But he loses it while he, Katie and Pedro are enjoying a beautiful day outside. Pedro and Katie work together to search for the ring. They try collecting clues and observing their ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.0
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Hardback