Can we truly address poverty without centring the voices of those who live it? Bringing together voices from academia, grassroots activism, NGOs and the UK voluntary sector, this timely and accessible book explores how participatory approaches to activism can drive genuine, inclusive change.Through short, focused chapters, the authors critically unpack the contested definitions of ‘co-production’, ‘participation’ and ‘lived experience’ while showcasing practice models from across t...

Six plays by some of the most exciting and distinctive female voices in British theatre, exploring the heartbreaking truth about the lives of women in the criminal justice system.The plays were commissioned and premiered by Clean Break, a theatre and education company working with women whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system.Included in this volume:Fatal Light by Chloë Moss, about a young mother's inability to cope with separation fro...

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries.This is the story of two totally different girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmiepopular, outgoing, athletic Katie—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong h...

‘An instant mood booster!’ GoodReads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Had me in absolute hysterics. I adored it!’ GoodReads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fun, relatable and just so romantic!’ GoodReads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When you lose your luggage, the last thing you expect to find is love…RIGHT PLACEAs she touches down in Italy, Izzy couldn’t be more excited. She’s needed a reason to let her hair down,...

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERKaren White invites you to explore the brick-walked streets of Charleston in her fifth Tradd Street novel, where historic mansions house the memories of years gone by, and restless spirits refuse to fade away...**With her extended maternity leave at its end, Melanie Trenholm is less than thrilled to leave her new husband and beautiful twins to return to work, especially when she’s awoken by a phone call with no voice on the other end—...

RoyceThe moment I woke up from brain surgery, I knew I was screwed. Too off balance, too slow, too broken to ever again claim “situation normal.” Now I spend my free time—I’ve got a lot of it—coding apps and avoiding the world.Until my friends set me up.Everything about Inara is so gorgeous I forget my own name, much less how to form coherent sentences. I’m not looking for love, but maybe it’s time to live a little dangerously.

Mara's family has encouraged her to wait and go to college before getting married. The only problem is the one person she can't stop thinking about happens to be in the same building as her. Suddenly River is everywhere and she has no choice but to fall into his arms.River has tried his best to stay away from Mara. She's every temptation come to life and he's no good for her. When his friends make a bet on who can nail her first, he tells them to count him in. It's time for him to ...

**Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collection—written by some of the best children’s authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books—celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us."Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt different—which is to say, every kid." —Time**Great stories take flight ...

A "beautifully written" dark fable from a doll's point of view—by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Lost Daughter and the Neapolitan Novels ( The Washington Post).One of NPR's Best Books of the Year.Readers of Elena Ferrante's The Lost Daughter may recall the little doll—lost or stolen—around which that novel revolves. Here, Ferrante retells the tale from the doll's perspective.Celina i...

The sixth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg—now featuring brand-new illustrations!At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters—but things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb.Epatha knows she's the perfec...

The final instalment of Summer Flings – a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories.Miserable, lonely and broken hearted, Ciara returns to Dublin on a mission to sort out her life. A job is at the top of the list but a visit to the doctor has surprising repercussions.She refuses to drift apart from her friends now that real life has begun, struggles to fit new relationships into her life and still has to deal with everything else fate throws her way.

When the biggest rockstar in the world invited me into his home, there was one rule:Don’t touch his daughter.For a kid from the wrong side of the tracks with no future, the offer should have been a dream come true.Classy new digs.A fancy prep school.Someone who cares what happens to me.Except for that rule.The rich pricks at my new school worship me. I couldn’t care less.She’s the one person who makes me feel worthwhile.