Equality and diversity for teens

Women in Battle: 150 Years of Fighting for Freedom, Equality and Sisterhood

Presented as a graphic novel and spanning 150 years of recent history, 'Women in Battle' celebrates the fight for women's rights all over the world. Topics include the suffragette movement, female world leaders, abortion and contraception, gay marriage and #MeToo.

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This Book is Anti-Racist

Who are you? What is racism? Where does it come from? Why does it exist? What can you do to disrupt it? Learn about social identities, the history of racism and resistance against it, and how you can use your anti-racist lens and voice to move the world toward equity and liberation.

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This Book is Feminist

'This Book Is Feminist' is a vibrantly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism for preteens and teens. Discover the history and meaning of the feminist movement through 15 reasons why feminism improves life for everyone.

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Noughts + Crosses

Sephy is a Cross - a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a Nought - a 'colourless' member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood. But that's as far as it can go. Against a background of prejudice, distrust and mounting terrorist violence, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum - a romance that is to lead both of them into terrible danger.

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Feminism Is...

A lively and accessible book for teens on the history, pioneers, theories, questions, arguments, and daily reality of feminism today. Combining insightful text with graphic illustrations, this engaging book introduces young adult readers to a subject that should matter to everyone.

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Me and White Supremacy: How You Can Fight Racism and Change the World

Layla will help younger readers to feel more confident talking about white supremacy and antiracism. Layla gives them the knowledge and practical tools they need to help change the world, now and for the generations that come after them. In this young adult edition, Layla has completely reworked the original to address readers of 11+ and of all races to help them explore and better understand racism.

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Have Pride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ Movement

This inspirational history of the international LGBTQ+ movement will teach readers to accept and have pride in themselves and others, whatever their sexuality. It details the struggles and successes of LGBTQ+ movements around the world, explaining why LGBTQ+ people have pride in themselves - and why you should, too.

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From Prejudice to Pride: A History of the LGBTQ+ Movement

This book looks at the rise and achievements of the LGBTQ+ movement and the different communities, pioneers and stories of heartbreak and courage that have marched alongside it. Perfect for readers aged 11 and upwards, this book will inspire courage and pride in young LGBTQ+ people.

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Feminists Don't Wear Pink

A collection of writing from extraordinary women, from Hollywood actresses to teenage activists, each telling the story of their personal relationship with feminism, this book explores what it means to be a woman from every point of view.

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Allies

Allyship is not a trend. Allyship is a journey, but it's not always easy to know where to start. See things from a different perspective with heartfelt real-life stories by writers from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and circumstances. Wherever you are in your allyship journey, these stories about what it means to be an ally can empower you to help make the world a better place for everyone.

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