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I Am Not A Label
Name: Bryony Davies
04 May 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
In I Am Not A Label, author Cerrie Burnell introduces us to 34 disabled role models from around the world. The book also features historical figures. Writing in a positive way, this fantastic book shows us that living with a disability or chronic illness does not have to defin...
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The Yearbook
Name: Lucy Georgeson
03 May 2021;Genre: Bullying
A new Holly Bourne novel is always a cause for celebration and this one is absolutely no exception - I think it's actually her best yet! Year 11 student, Paige Vickers has spent her life doing her best not to be noticed, remaining neutral and not standing out. She steers clear of 'The Awfuls'...
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On Your Marks, Get Set...Gold!
Name: Kyle Matravers
03 May 2021;Genre: Non Fiction
On Your Marks, Get Set...Gold! is a comprehensive non-fiction text allowing readers to find out everything they need to know about becoming a professional sportsperson. Covering every Olympic and Paralympic sport, this is the ultimate guide with fascinating facts, weird and wo...
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Can You See Me?
Name: Louisa Farrow
02 May 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
Tally is autistic and knows it but she hides it as much as she can. The trouble is that the effort is exhausting her and it doesn't seem to be working. She still doesn't fit in at her new secondary school, her old friends seem to be deserting her in favour of being popular and she's regularly...
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Got to dance
Name: Judith Greenall
01 May 2021;Genre: Picture Books
A joyful story about the power of dance and a lesson about enjoying yourself, even if you are not always the best. Meet Magnus, the monkey, a creature of many talents but his favourite activity is dancing, and everyone agrees that he is the best dancer in the forest. He can’t stop dancing and...
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Me, My dad and the End of the Rainbow
Name: jennifer caddick
01 May 2021;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
This is the joyful and heart warming story of 12 year old Archie and his family. Archie has been struggling to cope with the recent separation of his mum and dad and the changed family dynamics and now, eavesdropping on his parents hushed and tense conversations, Archie discovers that his dad...
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Name: Kelly Buxton
01 May 2021;Genre: Environment & Nature
Reminiscent of The Borrowers, this immersive read about the Hidden Folk living in plain sight all around us is brilliant. Each chapter has an epigraph at the beginning, bringing this nature-filled adventure to life. Cumulus, the oldest of the trio, wakes one morning to find he has start...
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Fred Gets Dressed
Name: Lizi Backhouse
01 May 2021;Genre: Picture Books
Fred might never get dressed - he loves being naked, wild and free - until he passes his parents' wardrobe and finds some inspiration. This is a charming book about dressing up and expressing yourself; Fred is a young boy who enjoys not wearing clothes - the images are entertaining and...
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Genie and Teeny Make a Wish
Name: Jacqueline Harris
01 May 2021;Genre: Funny Stories
Grant is a genie; not a particularly good genie either - he often mishears the wishes and creates havoc. One day he mishears the Queen and ends up being banished from the world of genies. Grant ends up in the real world and moves into a teapot and meets Teeny, a dog. Through a series of misadv...
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Tisha and the Blossom - Being mindful in a hectic world
Name: Marie Berry
01 May 2021;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
I really liked this book. As a teacher in a school that follows the Mind Up program, we are often looking for ways to bring being mindful into our classrooms. This book is another lovely way to do this. The story focuses on Tisha who lives in a world where everyone is always rushing. Ev...
