The Fabric of Us is a gentle story where grief and heartache are delicately explored through the eyes of a little girl who has lost her parent. We move through the mourning alongside her, sitting with the feelings and catching a glimpse of hope along the way.
Andrew Perrault is convinced that when he returns to Wickwood Academy, everything will be alright; his twin sister Dove will make up with Thomas, the school rebel who illustrates Andrew’s macabre fairytales, and the only person who truly understands him. But on his first day back, Andrew realises nothing will be the same again. Dove is still angry, and Thomas is the number one suspect behind his abusive parents disappearance. Following Thomas to the out-of-bounds forest beside their school one night, Andrew learns that the truth is far more gruesome than he could have imagined.
Empathy abounds in this wonderful story of sacrificial sibling love, problematic parent relationships, and friendships that can weather the worst of things. Reed Beckett is a teenager and a carer for his sister Beatrice. On her behalf, he rides the waves of what serious illness and major surgery mean, all the while navigating relationships and financial hardships that stretch him to the limit.
This book offers a powerful and necessary exploration of the weight of silence surrounding mental health. As Tweety prepares to dance at Bristol’s Pohela Boishakh festival, the celebration of the Bangla New Year stands in sharp contrast to her inner turmoil. This story captures the unique pressure of achieving one’s dreams while feeling completely disconnected from that reality – a struggle made worse by a community where depression is often a silenced or non-existent concept.
This is an uplifting story about a young Sikh boy called Bobby Bains. Bobby’s love of family, and particularly his close relationship with Nana-ji, his maternal grandfather, shines through this story. Bobby’s father left when he was small, and Nana-ji lives with Bobby and his mum. But Bobby has one other enormous love, which is football. A shared obsession with Nana-ji. They share dreams about Bobby playing for Liverpool one day and scoring the winning goal.
Always Angel represents those who are not always in the spotlight. Whittam gives a voice to her protagonist, Angel, who is living in foster care, and coping with her parent’s mental health problems. Whittam creates a genuine and sincere world in which Angel exists, and writes with flair to present authentic characters. While Angel struggles to hold onto her relationship with her mum, she also must confront toxic friendships, all while competing in the school-wide baking competition. While baking, Angel shines brightly, now all she has to do is avoid lunchtime detention!
A prequel story to Angie Thomas’ lauded and adapted The Hate U Give, Concrete Rose follows Starr’s father, Maverick, in his teenage years as he tackles his premature introduction to fatherhood. Its appeal is threefold, deepening the story for fans who read and loved their first foray into Garden Heights, providing another entry point to the Carter family’s chronology, and standing strongly on its own merit as a solo narrative.
This lyrical and imaginative picturebook explores the shifting emotional landscape of childhood through a series of vivid, nature-inspired metaphors. On some days, the young narrator feels light and free like the wind: on others, she is a storm, a stone or a soaring bird.
Vietnam joins the Our World boardbook series with great pride in this exciting glimpse into life there.
This memoir offers an honest and unfiltered insight into the realities of growing up mixed-race in Ireland. Diop’s heartfelt exploration of his identity, upbringing and connection to his roots takes readers on a journey that transcends borders. His story and experiences are unique, but the issues and revelations he shares will surely resonate with many readers – both young and old, and of any background.
