Cultural, Ethnic & Regional

A picture book story about the triumph of hope, love, and determination, Coming to England is the inspiring true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin: from Trinidad, to London as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords.When she was ten years...

This spine-tingling collection of spooky stories features over 20 eerie tales from across the globe. Discover bewitching retellings of ghost- and monster-filled myths regaled with ghoulish relish and journey continent-by-continent through this haunting...

A first, personal introduction to the Africa continent for young children aged 4+ from Nigerian storyteller Atinuke.Africa, Amazing Africa is Atinuke's first introduction to the African continent - an exciting starting point for young children aged 4+...

The 25th anniversary edition of Baroness Floella Benjamin's classic memoir, Coming to England. With a foreword by the author and some additional historical information, this is the incredible story of Floella's journey from Trinidad to London, as part of...

A PARENTS' FAVORITE PRODUCTS TILLYWIG AWARD WINNER 2022The fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic...

There are BILLIONS of wonderful ways to be human – as many ways as there are people on planet Earth. We Are All Different is an inspiring celebration of the fact that all of us are individuals, and has been created in conjunction with several Inclusive...

The inspiring stories of 50 key figures in Great Britain's history, who had an impact on the ways we live, think and feel today.Throughout the centuries, the history of this small island nation has been shaped by the people who were born in Britain or...

Could you be EXTRAORDINARY? This book will inspire you with the real-life stories of extraordinary people, showcasing a total variety of personalities and talents. Whoever you are, and whoever you want to be, read about the extraordinary stories of these...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641527040Author Arlisha NorwoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 522gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...

This heart-warming and heartfelt debut picture book from multi-award-winning author, Patrice Lawrence, will help ensure that the struggles and achievements of the Windrush generation are never forgotten.One day, Ava is asked to dress as an inspirational...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780940975972Author Wade HudsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Just Us Books,USPublisher Just Us Books,US

CLING. Don't let go. Hold tight. Never give up. FLY. Rev up. Lift off. Soar. PEDAL. Set off. Cycle. Pedal for your life. Throughout history, ordinary people have been forced to leave their families and homes because of war, famine, slavery,...

Do you think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? Have you ever wondered who created the oldest university in the world? Is Joan of Arc is the only rebel girl who led an army that you've heard of?If so, then you need this stunningly...

Do you think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? Have you ever wondered who created the oldest university in the world? Is Joan of Arc is the only rebel girl who led an army that you've heard of?If so, then you need this stunningly...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the graffiti street art movement pioneer. Jean-Michel was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Puerto Rican...

In this fascinating and touching book, children can learn about 50 courageous creatures from around the world and throughout history.This fully illustrated collection gathers heart-warming, surprising and often emotionally powerful stories of bravery,...

This Is Our World, written by Tracey Turner, is a colourful celebration of our planet's cultural and environmental diversity - an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs and wildlife of twenty places around the world vividly to life for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Children's Africana Book Awards 2016.Book InformationISBN 9781580896276Author Franck PrevotFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S...

As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Cook Prize 2017 and IRA CBC Children's Choice.Book InformationISBN 9781580892988Author Chris BartonFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge...

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this special edition of Chinese Cinderella, complete with a special introduction by Julia Eccleshare.Born into the world with her story already written...

A story about the triumph of hope, love, and determination, Coming to England is the inspiring true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin: from Trinidad, to London as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords. Follow ten-year-old Floella as she...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646111091Author Christine PlattFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge Press

Somewhere in Brooklyn, a little boy dreams of being a famous artist, not knowing that one day he would make himself a king.Jean-Michel Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything...

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela is the amazing story of a true hero of our times; his famous biography has been specially adapted for children in a beautiful illustrated picture book format.Discover how a little boy whose father called him...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780689852749Author Kathleen KudlinskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 109gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Cook Prize 2017 and IRA CBC Children's Choice.Book InformationISBN 9781580892971Author Chris BartonFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge...

Discover 50 inspirational stories of South Asian women and their INCREDIBLE achievements.Featuring stories of success from award-winning entertainers Jameela Jamil and Mindy Kaling, as well as pioneering business leaders Indra Nooyi, Anjali Sud and Ruchi...

The story of one of the most influential civil rights activist of our time. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Chinese Cinderella Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this very special 25th anniversary edition of...

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceBrave Leaders & Activists hails courageous black people through time who have stood up for what they believe in, from slavery abolitionist...

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceAmazing Artists explores the contribution of black artists to world culture, from painters such as Jean-Michel Basquiat to writers like Malorie...

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceSporting Heroes hails the huge contribution of black sportspeople and athletes to the world of sports. From Jesse Owens to Nicola Adams, they...

Compiled by educator and author Liz Kleinrock and author Caroline Kusin Pritchard, this powerful intersectional anthology celebrates thirty-six Jewish heroes—from Tracee Ellis Ross, to Ezra Frech, to Doña Gracia Nasi. A first-ever collection that...

The story of the King of Scots, Robert the Bruce, is retold in a format suitable for children.Book InformationISBN 9781902407036Author David RossFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Waverley BooksPublisher The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd

The story of the King of Scots, Robert the Bruce, is retold in a format suitable for children.Book InformationISBN 9781902407036Author David RossFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Waverley BooksPublisher The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd

Zlata Filipovic was given a diary shortly before her tenth birthday and began to write in it regularly. She was an ordinary, if unusuallyintelligent and articulate little girl, and her preoccupations include whether or not to join the Madonna fan club,...

This book explains civil rights and the history of slavery in an accessible way for younger readers.The book includes a foreword by Arike Oke, who is the Managing Director of Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, London.A chronological selection of key...

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceBlack Stories Matter: Groundbreaking Scientists explores the important contributions that black people have made to the field of science...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648768682Author Kathy TrustyFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Callisto KidsPublisher Callisto Media Inc.Weight(grams) 1gDimensions(mm) 1mm * 1mm * 1mm