New non-fiction for kids & teens 2021

The Good Germ Hotel

Kim Sung-hwa,Kwon Soo-jin

Meet the bacteria super heroes that live inside your body! These amazing microbes fight viruses, digest food and keep us humans healthy and happy

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United We Are Unstoppable

Akshat Rathi

Prisoners of Geography meets No One is too Small to Make a Difference in this eye-opening collection of essays from 60 young people fighting climate change across the world.

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My Name is Tani

Tanitoluwa Adewumi

In My Name is Tani, we witness the crossfire between miracle and mayhem. A young boy with only a dream in his heart recounts his harrowing escape from Boko Haram’s…

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The Big Questions Book of Sex & Consent

Donna Freitas

Take a journey into the Big Questions that will turn you into a thinking person about sex and consent, with the ability to wrestle towards the answers that work for…

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The Pronoun Lowdown: Demystifying and celebrating gender diversity

Nevo Zisin

We find ourselves at an exciting moment in history. For the first time, trans and gender diverse people are being seen and heard. Thanks to tireless activism, and an increased…

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We Are Explorers: Extraordinary Women Who Discovered the World

Kari Herbert

Take an inspiring journey around the world and discover the stories of some remarkable women explorers.

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What’s the T?

Juno Dawson

A frank and funny exploration of being transgender, from the author of This Book is Gay.

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Tell Me Why for Young Adults

Archie Roach

In his inspirational, highly acclaimed memoir - and including reflections from First Nations Elders and young people - Archie Roach tells the story of his life and his music.

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The Beautiful Struggle

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Ta-Nehisi Coates grew up in the tumultuous 1980’s in Baltimore known, back then, as the murder capital of the United States.

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Lead The Way: How To Change The World From A Teen Activist And School Striker

Jean Hinchliffe

Want to take action and fight for what’s right, but don’t know where to start?

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1001 Bees

Joanna Rzezak

A colourful, fact-filled introduction to the world of bees.

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Stevie Wonder (Little People, Big Dreams)

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Stevie Wonder tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned musician.

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Megan Rapinoe (Little People, Big Dreams)

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Megan Rapinoe tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned footballer.

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Can We Talk About Consent?

Justin Hancock

Can We Talk About Consent? takes a fresh, frank and stylish approach to the topic of relationships and respect, providing essential understanding for readers aged 14+.

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Kaleidoscope of Creatures

Cath Ard

Why are animals so amazingly colourful? Find out in this kaleidoscopic look at the technicolour world of animals. Meet animals of every colour of the rainbow and find out why…

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A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals: Over 90 fun and fabulous festivals from around the world!

Claire Grace

Delve into a world of colour with Chris Corr’s bright and engaging artwork and uncover a kaleidoscope of festivals celebrated all around the world.

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Plantastic!: A to Z of Australian Plants

Catherine Clowes

A gorgeous A to Z exploration of some of Australia’s most unique and incredible native plants.

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Louise Bourgeois (Little People, Big Dreams)

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Louise Bourgeois tells the inspiring story of this talented sculpture artist.

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The Rainforest Book

Charlotte Milner

Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of the rainforest in Charlotte Milner’s beautifully illustrated The Rainforest Book.

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With a Little Kelp from Our Friends

Mathew Bate

Did you know that feeding seaweed to cows can reduce the methane in their burps and farts by more than half? Or that a forest of kelp absorbs more carbon…

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Kid Reporter

Saffron Howden,Dhana Quinn

You don’t need to be an adult to break news and change the world. You can start your career as a young reporter right now. In Kid Reporter you’ll learn…

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Australian Mammals

Matt Chun

In this stunning companion to Australian Birds and Australian Sea Life, Matt Chun explores Australia’s beloved mammals, from the remarkable platypus to the endangered bilby. Matt Chun’s rendering of these…

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Charles Darwin (Little People, Big Dreams)

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Charles Darwin tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned naturalist.

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Brickman’s Family Challenge Book

Ryan McNaught

Challenge each member of your household to a building competition that is the brainchild of Brickman himself, star judge of the smash hit TV show LEGO ® Masters Australia and…

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Prince (Little People, Big Dreams)

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Prince tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned singer-songwriter.

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New non-fiction for kids & teens 2021

The Good Germ Hotel

United We Are Unstoppable

My Name is Tani

The Big Questions Book of Sex & Consent

The Pronoun Lowdown: Demystifying and celebrating gender diversity

We Are Explorers: Extraordinary Women Who Discovered the World

What’s the T?

Tell Me Why for Young Adults

The Beautiful Struggle

Lead The Way: How To Change The World From A Teen Activist And School Striker

1001 Bees

Stevie Wonder (Little People, Big Dreams)

Megan Rapinoe (Little People, Big Dreams)

Can We Talk About Consent?

Kaleidoscope of Creatures

A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals: Over 90 fun and fabulous festivals from around the world!

Plantastic!: A to Z of Australian Plants

Louise Bourgeois (Little People, Big Dreams)

The Rainforest Book

With a Little Kelp from Our Friends

Kid Reporter

Australian Mammals

Charles Darwin (Little People, Big Dreams)

Brickman’s Family Challenge Book

Prince (Little People, Big Dreams)