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Diverse non-fiction books for 11-18 year olds

Posted By Hannah Martin, 25 June 2024
I am a school librarian looking to further improve the diversity of our non-fiction section. I sometimes struggle to find resources that are suitable for 11-18 year-olds (almost no teenager wants to read a 500 page book in size 9 Times New Roman font!). I was just hoping for some recommendations for age-appropriate books that focus on diverse histories and cultures? Books like David Olusoga's 'Black and British: A Short, Essential History' are excellent as they are targeted towards younger audiences. I want my students to be able to learn about different countries' histories and cultures, but in an accessible way. I am particularly looking for books from typically underrepresented backgrounds (such as south-east Asia) as I find the publishing industry is really disappointing me! Thank you.

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