The first day of a new school is always challenging – but especially when you’re Deaf. Will Ayen make new friends even though there’s a class bully?
Once Upon A Sign: Ayen’s First Day
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Legacy Posts
She Rex
She Rex is a picture book dinosaur story with multi colours, giant teeth and tons of girl-osaurus attitude! A spirited sibling story about gender equality.
Sulwe
Sulwe is a children’s book of rare power and beauty. Dealing with colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within, this is actress Lupita Nyong’o’s ode to loving yourself. All the hype is worth it.
We Rise, We Resist, We Raise our Voices
A collection of diverse tales from creative writers, poets, artists and thinkers living with prejudice, judgement, bullying and racism that help young readers find courage and self-belief in these times.
Adventure Books for 8-13 year olds
Check out our selection of 7 Awesome Adventure Books guaranteed to get your middle school children reading. Let the adventures begin!
Growing Writers: Write Your Own Story Book
When children get inspired to write their own stories, this is the book you can steer them towards. Growing writers will love the write-in spiral bound style which they can take wherever they go, and it has prompts, tips and a story writing tool kit to help them learn to write their own stories.
Pre-school Books on Diversity
On your search to include more diverse books for your pre-school kids, check out the wonderful range of local books from South African publishers Book Dash.
Soul Surfer
Soul Surfer is the bestselling inspirational autobiography of a talented young surfer girl who lost her arm in a near-fatal shark attack—and triumphantly returned to competitive surfing.
Do You Dread Reading To Your Kids?
Research shows that reading aloud is vital for bringing a book and the words inside it, alive. But sometimes, parents just don’t have the time or energy. How can you turn this bedtime ritual into a happy time?
A Good Day for Climbing Trees
An easy reading book for 8 – 12 year olds about a young teen boy and a girl who climb a tree to save it and end up finding themselves and inspiring a whole town.
All the Bright Places
A compelling, beautiful and heart breaking young adult story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who wants to die.
El Deafo
El Deafo is a funny and moving graphic novel memoir about a young hearing impaired girl and her adventures at school as she tries to fit in while standing out.
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