After climate collapse in the world, Akaego Eke’s London is one of airlocks, climate-controlled suits, and strictly regulated societal structure. She is comfortable within this and does not question any part of it, until a newly discovered ability turns her world upside down.
A heartwarming picturebook that explores the sensitive topic of memory loss from a child's perspective in a gentle, yet powerful way to help young readers understand the changing dynamics of a relationship when a loved one begins to forget things.
A tongue-in-cheek tale about Gwen, a blacksmith’s daughter who masquerades as a knight in the Tournament of Dragonslayers, and the Lady Isobelle whose hand in marriage (and sizeable dowry) is the prize. What starts as a daring plan to outsmart the patriarchy turns into something that neither girl bargained for – something that will change both their lives irrevocably.
The stakes are high when Lola and her fairy friend Larch discover a planned eco-pod resort that threatens the forest and fairy clan magic itself. Jealous fairy Euphorbia Splurge has cast a nasty spell which has given human’s the idea for their greedy plan. Lola’s Mum, a forest ranger, and Grandma are concerned about the plants and animals but don’t know about Lola’s friendship with Larch – although Lola’s little brother, Noah nearly reveals her secret!
The first in a full-colour series, Supa Nova is a fun, light-hearted graphic novel début with a strong Black female scientist as its protagonist. When Nova discovers the extent of the world’s plastic problem, she decides to invent a plastic-eating monster called Chomp to fix it. However, things don’t go to plan and Nova’s monster grows out of control, destroying everything around it. With the help of her older sister Cassi, Nova uses her scientific skills to save the day.
Beautifully illustrated, this non-fiction book is filled with Queer visionaries to mark 50 years since Stonewall. Following a trend of biographical compendiums for young people, this book is full of short and snappy summaries of both the person’s life and achievements.
Another jam-packed adventure featuring Cork school girl Milly McCarthy. True to form, Milly is clever, charming and seems to get into trouble wherever she goes. This instalment sees Milly and her class head to the Kerry Gaeltacht on a school tour. Milly has always wanted a sleepover, her excitement is contagious and she really doesn’t mean to get in to so much trouble.
A rich and highly informative book, this lavishly illustrated celebration of the modern history of LGBTQ+ activism covers the period from the 1950’s to the 2000’s. While mostly focussed on the UK and USA, there is some reference to high-profile events in Australia, as well as political and social change within Asian communities.
Gaelic football stars and twins Aoife and Aidan Power are back for another sporting adventure. However, due to the rules that mean boys and girls have to play on different teams when they reach under fourteen level, the siblings can’t link up on the field like they used to. Not that they’re on their own though, as they have a host of friends and teammates there to help them split the posts and rattle the back of the net.
This highly humorous and very relatable book is a joyful celebration of the point when toddlers and young children begin to assert their independence. From getting dressed for the day and getting their own meals ready, to managing in the bathroom and being out on the go in the big wide world, there are so many things young children just want to try without waiting for help from the grown-ups!
