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The best new inclusive children's books: March 2024

This brand-new booklist showcases the freshest, UK-published inclusive kids' books for March 2024.

Featuring Muslim main characters from Muslim authors, Black superhero princesses or thoughtful neurodiverse representation, there's something here for all readers from nature lovers to sci-fi fans!

3+years

Esma Farouk, Lost in the Souk

Authors: Lisa Boersen and Hasna ElbaamraniIllustrator: Annelies Vandenbosch

A fun, mad caper about going on holiday to visit family, with vibrant, immersive illustrations.

Own Voice
Muslim representation
Mixed-heritage representation
Black/brown representation
Diverse cast

3+years

Can You Find My Eid Presents?

Author: A. M. DassuIllustrator: Junissa Bianda

Hana has high hopes that this Eid will be the best ever, but will everything be spoiled by missing presents?

Own Voice
Muslim representation
Mixed-heritage representation
South Asian representation
Female lead

4+years

Halima, Superhero Princess

Author: Emily JoofIllustrator: Åsa Gilland

An empowering picture book, showing Black girls powerful role models who look like them.

Own Voice
Black representation
Black/brown representation
Single parent
Diverse cast

4+years

The Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind

Author: Fiona CarswellIllustrator: Yu Rong

A heart-warming, quiet yet powerful story about forming new friendships, playing in nature and embracing differences.

Neurodivergent representation
Under-represented voice
Single parent

3+years

Luna Loves Gardening

Author: Joseph CoelhoIllustrator: Fiona Lumbers

Award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho gives us gardening galore with superb inclusion of history and culture!

Own Voice
Mixed-heritage representation
Black representation
Diverse cast
South Asian representation

6+years

Tiny the Secret Adventurer: The Mystery Visitor

Author: Aisha BushbyIllustrator: Kubra Teber

An inviting chapter book for young readers to explore assumptions, acceptance and living amongst animals!

Own Voice
Black/brown representation
Female lead

6+years

Astrid and the Space Cadets: Attack of the Snailiens!

Author and illustrator: Alex T. Smith

A laugh-out-loud space adventure featuring the small-but-soon-to-be humongous Snailiens!

Black/brown representation
Diverse cast
Same-sex parents
Female lead
LGBTQIA+ representation

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