LARA BLOOM is back with more teenage catastrophes . . .When Lara's school announces a young business competition, her friends are buzzing with ideas. But Lara's focus is on her football training - this is her big chance to take her playing to the next level!As Lara and her friends set their sights on the prize, can she figure out a way to balance everything and have fun? Certain people seem to be taking pleasure in watching Lara struggle to keep he...

A beautifully lyrical and empowering picture book about the importance of dreaming big, from award-winning author Manjeet Mann and the exceptionally talented debut illustrator, Amanda Quartey.Small lived in a small house.She had a small roomwith a small windowand at nightshe slept in a small bedwith a too small blanket.Despite being small,Small had B...

Children learn about one of the most influential African American leaders in history with the biography of businessman O.W. Gurley.O.W. Gurley quickly became one of the most influential African American businessmen in history. Using his funds to help develop the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, he turned 40-acres of land into the popular “Black Wall Street”.Storybook Features:This children’s book features a glossary ...

From the authors of Black Boy, Black Boy comes a new inspiring picture book about self-esteem for black girls, drawing on the history of role models who came before them!Dear girl, Black girl, rise up, it's time.It's a new day and a chance to shine.From the first black female Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris to three-time Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph, civil rights activist Claudette Colvin, and the ...

After a grandfather dies, a father and son journey forward through seasons and time, discovering how our loved ones remain with us even after they pass on.From beloved author Gail Silver of the Anh's Anger series comes a touching story of a father comforting his son after a grandfather dies. The lovely rhyme and poetry offers a heartfelt way to discuss loss and grief with a child. We see, along with the little boy of the story, how our loved ones are with ...

Kenkey for Ewes & Other Very Short Stories' is a collection of 50 stories that are considered to be some of the best published works on the Flash Fiction Ghana Blog (flashfictionghana.com).'Kenkey for Ewes' is based around themes of modern African identity, love and respect for the dead, cruelty and greed and the enigmatic influence of fate and fortune.From worlds inhabited by ghosts and talking twigmen, forlorn immigrants and greedy fetish priests -to the perennial, humoro...

***Indie Book of the Month*A compendium of poetry prompts from Joseph Coelho (Children's Laureate 2022-2024).**Each fun and engaging prompt for writing a poem helps children discover how to write poems and then read them out loud. This is a book to build confidence and literacy skills through channeling children's imaginations.This is a book for the whole family to enjoy, bright, cheerful but cool illustrations will...

Book Features:• Ages 6-10, Grades 1-4• 24 pages, 7 ½ inches x 10 inches• Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures• Includes a time line and extension activity• Reading/teaching tips and discussion questions includedLeader in Science: In Leaders Like Us: Leland Melvin, 1st—4th graders learn about the dedication, talent, and impact of Melvin who went from being a professional football player to an influen...

Book Features:• Ages 6-10, Grades 1-4• 24 pages, 7 ½ inches x 10 inches• Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color illustrations• Includes a time line and extension activity• Reading/teaching tips and discussion questions includedLeader in Comics: In Leaders Like Us: Jackie Ormes, 1st—4th graders learn about the dedication, talent, and artistic abilities of Ormes who became the first syndicated female African Ame...

When Althea Gibson first dreamed of joining the big American tennis leagues, she was denied because she was Black. Angela Buxton dreamed of joining the best tennis clubs in Britain, but she was rejected because she was Jewish. When Angela heard that Althea was coming to Britain to compete, she skipped school to see the match. If Althea didn't let hatred stop her from playing the game she loved, Angela wouldn't either.At the French Championships in 1956, Angela told Althea about her...

**Discover where the wind will take you in this magical hot air balloon adventureOfficial World Book Day 2025 book**Climb aboard for a brilliant balloon adventure in this exciting picture book for 3-5 year olds to celebrate World Book Day 2025.Written by award-winning author Carl Anka and made in collaboration with Woke Babies, this book is a magical combination of talent and humour, creating the perfect escape for all adventurers, big and small.This...

This beautiful picture book tells the story of two scientists who worked together side by side to send humans into space.Mary Jackson was super smart. She loved maths and science, and she loved to learn. When Mary got a job at NASA, it was a dream come true! But this was a time when Black people were segregated from white people, and Mary had to fight hard for every opportunity.In 1953, Mary started working alongside