Politics, freedom of choice, and the big issues
These books are a great way to get secondary school aged children engaged with issues of politics and human rights.
From historical fiction and non-fiction addressing times of great political upheveal and human tragedy, to contemporary stories examining the issues of today, all of these books can be read individually or as a class.
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Watch Us Rise
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Watch Us Rise
Jasmine and her friends are fed up with casual discrimination and being pigeonholed as stereotypes. So they start a school blog ad…
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White Eagles
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White Eagles
It’s the summer of 1939. Germany’s troops have gathered near Poland’s borders and their air force is making increasingly daring fo…
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How High the Moon
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How High the Moon
Inspired by the tragic true story of the youngest American ever to be executed, this ambitious novel weaves together family drama …
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Inheritance
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Inheritance
As a newly-independent Singapore struggles to establish its own identity and economic stability, a single father in the Punjabi Si…
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Where the River Runs Gold
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Where the River Runs Gold
Shifa and her brother Themba live in a world destroyed by climate change, but when they're sent away to work, they're horrified to…
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Nothing Ever Happens Here
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Nothing Ever Happens Here
Nothing ever happens in Littlehaven... at least, that is, until Izzy's Dad comes out as trans. A gentle, timely and warm story abo…
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Here I Stand
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Here I Stand
These short stories by writers such as Sita Brahmachari, Matt Haig and Frances Harding, with illustration by Chris Riddell, put cu…
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Somebody Give This Heart a Pen
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Somebody Give This Heart a Pen
An internationally acclaimed performance poet and YouTube phenomenon, Thakur writes with passion and conviction about everyday lif…
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The Road of Bones
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The Road of Bones
Anne Fine subtly but accessibly explores the nature of state repression, personal freedom and responsibility in this thrilling, da…
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Noughts and Crosses
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Noughts and Crosses
Callum is a Nought but his best friend Sephy is a Cross - the daughter of one of the most influential politicians in the country.
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Until We Win
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Until We Win
This dyslexia friendly book looks at feminism and friendship, set against the looming backdrop of the First World War. Lizzy is a …
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The Hate U Give
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The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give is rightly named by many critics as one of the most important books of 2017. It's a profound, deeply compelling mo…
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The Other Side of Truth
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The Other Side of Truth
The family knew that Papa’s journalism might put them at risk. But now Mama is dead, their passports are seized and Papa must try …
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Politics - Cutting Through the Crap
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Politics - Cutting Through the Crap
What is politics? How does Parliament work? Is the great British democracy even a true democracy?
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Terror Kid
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Terror Kid
A powerful, accessible and revelatory novel with its finger firmly on the pulse of contemporary social and political issues.
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Welcome to Nowhere
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Welcome to Nowhere
Omar doesn't know much about politics, nor does he care, however, when his older brother, Musa, throws his lot in with the student…
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Alpha: Abidjan to Gare du Nord
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Alpha: Abidjan to Gare du Nord
A powerful, terrible and essential story, Alpha should be required reading for everyone. The graphic novel highlights the terror a…
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Politics for Beginners
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Politics for Beginners
It's increasingly important for young people to learn about politics and how they can get involved. This engaging book introduces …
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A Change Is Gonna Come
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A Change Is Gonna Come
This must-have anthology featuring stories and poems from 12 black, Asian and minority ethnic authors deals with the subject of ch…
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The Bombs That Brought Us Together
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The Bombs That Brought Us Together
Charlie and Pav's friendship becomes something more complex, when the bombs and the Old Country soldiers come. This compulsive tee…
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