Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics

Mark struggled at school and became depressed because he was bullied.

Andrew woke up with a guinea worm coming out of his foot as a result of drinking unsafe water a year previously.

** WINNER OF THE TEACH EARLY YEARS AWARD 2025 **"e;A wonderfully inspiring tale that shows children just how empowered they can be.

A clear explanation of what racism is and how to recognise it when you see it.

The challenging teen years can be even more difficult for adopted teenagers, many of whom have unanswered questions that may result in fear, anger, and low self-esteem.

All human beings encounter loss and death, as well as the grief associated with these experiences.

There are a variety of reasons young people turn to drugs, and the impact of such behavior can often be devastating.

Cancer hits hard at any age, but it is especially challenging for teens who must battle their disease while negotiating the tricky terrain of adolescence.

In preschool, children encounter their first experiences in forming and joining social groups outside their family.

All human beings encounter loss and death, as well as the grief associated with these experiences.

Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy s life.

Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every girl s life.

Laugh-out-loud funny and a wonderful story about finding your voice.

Lizzo is the flute-playing, fiercely positive, entertainer of the decade!

At the age of 21, Kylian Mbappehas already established himself as a legend.

An icon of English football, Harry Kane has been tearing up the Premier League for years.

Matt Lucas's chart-storming charity song, 'Thank You, Baked Potato', is now a laugh-out-loud picture book - perfect for self-isolation storytime!

A magical middle grade book about family, friendship and finding your place, with a delicate touch of magic.

The second book in a magical middle grade adventure series, inspired by The Arabian Nights and perfect for readers of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Michelle Harrison and Sophie McKenzie.

We now call it The Great Realisationand, yes, since then there have been many.

Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this knock-out debut about a Korean American teen who is thrust into the competitive, technicolor world of K-pop, from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most influential K-pop girl groups of all time, Girls Generation.

Can a group of ten year old mates (and one scruffy dog) really outwit the most fiendish, cunning teachers in the universe and, after millions of years, finally make school cool?

'A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge's heart melt' Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas CarrollsFunny festive middle grade about the world's most Christmassy family from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder's Tinsel and the Nativity!

'A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge's heart melt' Dame Jacqueline WilsonFunny festive middle grade about the world's most Christmassy family from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ readers and fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder's Tinsel, and the Nativity!

A compelling, heartbreaking and hopeful book for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Jennifer Niven and Holly Jackson.

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 ENGLISH 4-11 PICTURE BOOK AWARDSThis is the Arctic.

Climate change is here right now and the superheroes of the Green Tech world want to do something about it.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2022 (INFORMATION BOOKS CATEGORY)Take your gaming skills beyond the screen in Ultimate Gamer: Career Mode - the ultimate handbook to becoming a top game developer, Twitch streamer or the next eSports pro!

Winner of the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration.

Willow and Dustin are the perfect couple.

'This beautiful compilation of Beth's words and artwork will be a useful companion for anyone who is muddling through the early bits of adulthood with varying degrees of 'ARGH!

I'll murder three strangers.

***THE No.

With queen bees, drama queens and cliquey teens girl friendships can be tough!

When an acorn falls on Henny Penny's head the rooster believes the sky is falling and the world is coming to an end.

John Bunyan's Bestseller as You've Never Experienced It Before Did you know that John Bunyan's timeless tale, ThePilgrim's Progress, is the best selling book in history aside from the Bible, captivating millions of readers and impacting multiple generations of believers?

Go for the Goal!

Following their popular devotional for teen girls, God, Girls, and Getting Connected, award-winning news anchor Robin Marsh, and Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson, now help young women shape a healthy, biblical perspective on dating, emotions, and love.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CBCA EVE POWNALL AWARD 2023WINNER OF THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD FOR BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS AND CHILDREN, TASMANIAN LITERARY AWARDS 2025A beautifully illustrated title chock-full of fascinating animal facts from our bestselling, CBCA award-winning Tasmanian children's author/illustrator, Jennifer Cossins, that focuses on 25 animal species from Australia and around the world with intriguing migration journeys.

SHORTLISTED FOR NON-FICTION, ENVIRONMENT AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 2022SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR AGES 5-8 AWARD 2023An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children about the specific challenges of climate change for Australia so they can be informed and make a difference.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S AWARD, INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022LONGLISTED FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, ABIA AWARDS 2022A young cub is snatched from his family and home by a giant eagle, then dropped, injured and alone, in a suburban garden.

An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children what they need to know about bushfires so they can understand what's happening and be smart and prepared, not scared.

A beautifully illustrated, lyrical and informative story about dugongs, one of our most unique endangered animals.

Difference is everywhere, just look and see.

A new edition of a contemporary classic about war, survival and hope - and what happened to one young girl when an atomic bomb was dropped on her city.

Get all the answers with none of the awks in this essential guide to surviving and thriving as a teen girl, from Australia's number one teen mag.

There's a myth in Esperance that's been around for years, apparently going as far back as the arrival of the first Europeans.

A beaut story about one very ugly kid.

Elmore Green started life as an only child, as many children do.