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  Collected by anthologist Ana Sampson  She is Fierce: B rave, Bold and Beautiful Poems by Women  contains an inclusive array of voices, from modern and contemporary poets. Immerse yourself in poems from Maya Angelou, Nikita Gill, Wendy Cope, Ysra Daley-Ward, Emily Bronte, Carol Ann Duffy, Fleur Adcock, Liz Berry, Jackie Kay, Hollie McNish, Imtiaz Dharker, Helen Dunmore, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, Christina Rossetti, Margaret Atwood and Dorothy Parker, to name but a few! Featuring short biographies of each poet,  She is Fierce  is a stunning collection and an essential addition to any bookshelf. The anthology is divided into the following sections: Roots and Growing Up Friendship Love Nature Freedom, Mindfulness and Joy Fashion, society and body image Protest, courage and resistance Endings Publisher:  Pan Macmillan ISBN:  9781529003154 Number of pages:  304

  A sharp and funny YA love story that explores themes of race, class and the complexities of growing up as a black British teen, from  Sunday Times  best-selling author Candice Brathwaite, author of  I Am Not Your Baby Mother . London is all Cynthia knows, so when her parents abruptly uproot the family after a traumatic incident, to a place where there is only one bus an hour and the faint smell of horse manure continuously permeates the air, it's a culture shock, to say the least. As is transitioning to a private school. At her new school, Cynthia is one of the only black students. Goofy Thomas, her white lab partner, immediately takes her under his wing. He's kind and sweet, and her parents are pleased - someone like Thomas will be good for her 'future prospects'. As much as Cynthia likes Thomas though, she can't help noticing Isaac, the only other black student in her year. He is aloof and doesn't seem to like her, but there's something about him she can

  It's fifteen years since readers were first introduced to Felix in  Once  and across six celebrated books, our brave young hero has survived many unforgettable and emotional journeys. Now comes the seventh and final part of Felix's story, bringing to a powerful climax a series that countless young readers around the world will remember -  Always . Publisher:  Penguin Random House Children's UK ISBN:  9780241380482 Number of pages:  320

  The Yoto Carnegies, the UK’s longest running and best-loved book awards for children and young people, today announced the longlists for 2023. Dominated by independent publishers, the stories range from intimate examinations of family life to sensitive introductions to societal issues impacting the world today, with many reflecting on past histories or looking to the future of our planet.   The 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing longlist is (alphabetical by author surname): The Light in Everything  by Katya Balen (Bloomsbury Children’s Books) When Shadows Fall  by Sita Brahmachari, illustrated by Natalie Sirett (Little Tiger) Medusa  by Jessie Burton, illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill (Bloomsbury Children’s Books) The Blackthorn Branch  by Elen Caldecott (Andersen Press) Running with Horses  by Jason Cockcroft (Andersen Press) The Eternal Return of Clara Hart  by Louise Finch (Little Island) The Worlds We Leave Behind  by A.F. Harrold, illustrated by Levi Pinfold (Bloomsbury Chil

  Beth Mead is one of the world's most talented female footballers - Golden Boot winner and Player of the Tournament at the UEFA Euros 2022, Arsenal Player of the Season 2021-22, and nominee for the 2022 Ballon d'Or. But long before this, Beth was just an ordinary kid from Hinderwell, North Yorkshire who wanted to play football. From being placed in the local boys' team as a child because her mum wanted her to run off her boundless energy, to joining Middlesborough FC's academy and making her professional debut at Sunderland, Beth and women's football have come a long way. Now, Beth shares the challenges that shaped her, what she faced on the journey to the top, and the life events that made her stronger. Filled with positive life lessons and an exclusive account of England's Euros campaign, Beth offers readers of all ages the tools to be confident, brave, and resilient. Empowering, inspirational, and honest, this is Beth's story. Publisher:  Orion Publishin

  Blake Maslin is a doctor. In an alternate America marked by volatile class warfare, he and his twin daughters are taken captive by armed men demanding urgent medical care. In an isolated desert compound, the family encounter a collective of people suffering from an unknown and deadly disease. They appear sickly yet possess unnatural strength, torn between the dangerous compulsion to infect others or to hold on to their own humanity. In the following hours, Blake and his daughters each must make a vital choice: risk everything to escape infection and warn the rest of the world, or accept their place in this strange new society. Publisher:  Headline Publishing Group ISBN:  9781472281029 Number of pages:  240

  The second in a series of pacy, mystery-adventure stories, set in the seamy, smoggy underworld of Victorian London. A new sensation grips London - a poisoner who strikes without a trace, leaving victims mad with terror ... and then dead. Is there a cure for the  black terror ? To find out, Wild Boy and Clarissa must catch the killer. Their hunt will lead them from the city's vilest slums to its grandest palaces, and to a darkness at the heart of its very highest society. Publisher:  Walker Books Ltd ISBN:  9781406359497 Number of pages:  336

  There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life... This moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference.  The Last Bear  is a celebration of the love between a child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible adventure with a heart as big as a bear's. Imagine making friends with a polar bear...  The Last Bear  is perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold - winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers. Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers ISBN:  9780008411312 Number of pages:  320

  The baby's name is Mary, and her father is immortal. For thousands of years, Doro has pursued perfection, experimenting with humanity and seeking out rare - and powerful - talents. His finest creation is Mary, a young black woman who grows up on the rough outskirts of Los Angeles. Doro knows he must handle Mary carefully or risk her ending like his previous experiments - dead, either by her own hand or his. What he doesn't suspect is that Mary is beginning to learn just how much power she wields. As she comes of age, Mary must harness her newfound abilities to challenge the ruthless man who controls her - and fight to free her people once and for all. Publisher:  Headline Publishing Group ISBN:  9781472281005 Number of pages:  256

  A natural storyteller with a vision of his own,  The Dark Lady , Akala's debut novel for teens will enthuse and entertain teenagers and young adults, showing that reading is a true super-power. A pickpocket with an exceptional gift. A prisoner of extraordinary value An orphan haunted by dreams of the mysterious Dark Lady Henry is an orphan, an outsider, a thief. He is also a fifteen-year-old invested with magical powers ... This brilliant, at times brutal, first novel from the amazing imagination that is Akala, will glue you to your seat as you are hurled into a time when London stank and boys like Henry were forced to find their own route through the tangled streets and out the other side. Publisher:  Hachette Children's Group ISBN:  9781444942972 Number of pages:  320