The Boldest White by Ibtihaj Muhammad, S.K. Ali and Hatem Aly
Every week Faizah goes to fencing classes. She worries she won’t be able to compete in the competition if everyone is watching her. Unlike her sister, she doesn’t feel brave. Mama tells her, ‘bravery will grow exactly when you need it to’.
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Shelter for Sadness by Ann Booth and David Litchfield
A little boy decides to create a safe space for his sadness. Sometimes he talks to it, sometimes it wants to be alone. The sadness can be small or big, can lie down or sit, can be loud or quiet. Sometimes it wants to be on its own. And that is okay.
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Listening to the Quiet by Cassie Silva and Frances Ives
Jacki’s mum is losing her hearing so they learn sign language together. It’s sad that soon she won’t be able to hear music in the same way. Jacki has a great idea and invites mum to a special school show. Can we hear with our bodies, not just our ears?
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Grandma’s Locs by Karen Arthur and Camilla Ru
Grandma wears her hair in beautiful locs. When she visits, she wears them in different ways; maybe plaited, coiled or in a headwrap. They’re always soft and warm and full of the most precious thing; grandma’s love.
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The Girl at the Front of the Class by Onjali Q. Rauf and Pippa Cornice
A new girl at school draws sad drawings and never speaks. She’s new to the country and has left behind her home, parents and friends. Adam has a plan to make her feel welcome. And soon the new girl has a precious gift. What makes her smile again? A best friend.
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When the Stammer Came to Stay by Maggie O’Farrell and Daniela Terrazzini
One day, unexpectedly, Min can’t speak as she normally does. Her words stumble and trip. She’s scared, sad and confused. It feels like a creature is on her shoulder stealing her words. Her sister Bea is the only one who can help. How might Min’s life change with a stammer?
Papa’s Butter Chicken by Monica Saigal and Abeeha Tariq
Dad is making butter chicken, everyone’s favourite. Monica loves to cook with him and listen to his stories. Soon family and neighbours arrive with all sorts of yummy food. It’s a feast! We all have our favourite dishes… what’s yours?
The Lost Homework by Richard O’Neill and Kirsty Beautyman
Sonny and his family live in a traveller community. One weekend, there’s a wonderful wedding. He’s busy and happy until he realises he can’t find his homework. Sonny loves school and is worried. What will his teacher say?
Children of the Throne by Joseph Coelho and Richard Johnson
Three children meet a magic tree man. He shows them how nature is suffering as our planet heats up. Have the adults forgotten me, he cries? More children join and soon the adults decide to help. Together we can save the world.
This is Who I am by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Ruchi Mhasane
A little girl feels connected to two beautiful worlds. India, where her parents were born; a land of sarees, dance, family and history. And England where she lives now. She says, ’this is who I am and I’m proud to be me’.