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Introduction Many of us are highly aware of the significant shortage of inclusive children’s books on the market.

The CLPE’s latest 2025 annual report on ethnic representation in children’s literature, ‘Reflecting Realities’, records the that the overall presence of racially minoritised characters has increased slightly compared to the seventh report published in 2024 but has not resumed the same level reported in the sixth report published in 2023 . However, these improved figures are still woefully unrepresentative of the 2.5 million ethnically diverse schoolchildren in the UK that make up one-third of the national total.

For too long, books with diverse characters, writers and illustrators have come up against barriers in publishing. But the fact remains that these books remain sorely needed. BookTrust has been quick to recognise the benefits of ‘windows’ and ‘mirrors’ in books, where children can gain insights into different ways of life, whilst also finding reflections of themselves and their environments.

Own-voices are key in maintaining cultural sensitivity and accuracy within stories and whilst themes of social justice are important, every child deserves to see themselves inhabiting spaces of adventure, comedy and fantasy too. For children who struggle to find representation in books, the risk is that they are less inclined to read for pleasure – a practice with proven long-term benefits.

Reflecting Realities 2024

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So, we hope that this curated selection of MMS publisher Children’s Books Published titles will areflect theirfrom readers and contribute in a small way featuring Main Character a Racially Minoritised Background in finding a book every child can see themselves in.

Once we have evaluated the volume of representative and inclusive titles, we next turn our attention to how racially minoritised characters feature in each title.

As part of this aspect of the review process, we ask questions regarding the main characters such as:

l In what genre and type of texts are they featured? l How are they positioned? Do they feature in the

towards improving inclusive output. We were pleased to find a consistent year on year increase up until the sixth survey (2022) in which we reported that the figure had risen to 14%. In the seventh report (2023) this figure dramatically halved to 7% potentially marking a direction of change that could risk undoing and undermining the important gains made in the previous years.

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In this, the eighth report, the growth in output corresponds to a significant increase in main characters from a racially minoritised background. The percentage of children’s books published in the UK in 2024 that featured a main character from a racially minoritised background increased to 24%, compared to 7% in 2023, 14% in 2022, 9% in 2021, 8% in 2020, 5% in 2019, 4% in 2018 and 1% in 2017.

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“The figures and charts reported here do not mirror the l significant highs or lows of the prior surveys and as such allow l l for a moment of pause and contemplation. They make clear l l that the work of ensuring all readers can access a breadth of l quality inclusive and representative literature is far from done.” foreground and/or background?

What is their role?

What is the nature of the representation?

How are they characterised?

In what ways do they contribute to the narrative?

What is the cast dynamic?

How might their presence be read and received?

In the first survey in the series (2017) we reported that only 1% of main characters featured in the literature reviewed were from a racially minoritised background.

This highlighted the significantly low baseline and provided an important motivator for the industry to work

The figure not only marks a considerable increase compared to the last report but signifies an important milestone in the history of this work because it is the highest reported figure to date. To have almost a quarter of the titles feature a main character from a racially minoritised background eight years on from a baseline of 1% is a tremendous gain. This figure indicates an effort to position racially minoritised characters as central to the story world with the agency to drive the narrative, which are both crucial in making the presence meaningful and impactful for readers.

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Percentage of Children’s Books Published featuring a Main Character from a Racially Minoritised Background 24%

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Survey of Ethnic Representation within UK Children’s Literature 2024

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Reflecting Realities 2024

6 moving, inspiring, playful, funny, joyful, subversive In this eighth report we find ourselves at a concerning and sophisticated ways. In this reporting cycle we point in the journey of this work. A drop of this scale encountered picturebooks that explored an extensive is unprecedented. It is concerning not only because it compromises the gains made within a text type FIGURE 1 range of themes expressing our humanity in tender, evocative, thought provoking, ethereal, relatable and that forms an integral pillar of children’s literature Percentage of Children’s Books Published creative ways. Figure 6 distils a Characters selection of these but also because it compounds concerns about the featuring Racially Minoritised overarching themes as encountered through the review comparatively lower volume of representative literature % 30identified process. We have quality picturebooks available for younger readers who are often the core that embodied each theme and located each title target audience of this text type.

24% with within the circle that corresponds most closely The last eight years although challenging have % theme. However as implied by the graphic, its 20 central shown how adopting an inclusive lens has the there was an inevitable overlap 17%within and across power to transform the literary space. The medium of15% the submissions because each title serves a range of picturebooks allow for the expression of a broad array functions and encapsulates a breadth of themes. This 10% of representations which accumulate to form a rich overlap illustrates the importance of range. Because 7% tapestry of literature that articulates the core of what range increases the scope for rich and varied thematic 4% it is to be human. This text type has the immense and exploration and representations, resulting in more distinctive power to express this in artistic, innovative, interesting reading 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022experiences.

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Quality of Presence in Picturebooks

the number of eligible titles in this year’s review Overall Output Quality of Presence in Fiction Whilst is very close to the number of eligible titles reviewed for The UK children’s publishing industry produces a

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high volume of output each year. For the purposes of each annual survey, we review picturebooks, fictionFIGURE 7 and non-fiction aimed at 3–11-year-olds published in the UK for the first time in the preceding year. 4,009 children’s picturebooks, fiction and non-fiction titles published in the UK in 2024 were therefore eligible for the consideration of this study. This is a marked decrease in the volume of eligible titles compared to the previous seventh report. Of these titles, 952 featured racially minoritised characters. This indicates that 24% of the children’s picturebooks, fiction and non-fiction titles published in 2024 featured racially minoritised characters, compared to 17% in 2023, 30% in 2022, 20% in 2021, 15% in 2020, 10% in 2019, 7% in 2018 and 4% in 2017. The review team draw on % % signifiers in % the text and illustration where available to support them % in considering how the characters have been racialised.

They also draw on any explicit cues to determine ethnicity where such specificity is available.

Proportion of Presence of Racially Minoritised Characters in Picturebooks over Time

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last year’s report, the overall number of titles published in this cycle was far fewer. The overall number of published titles in 2024 was greater than titles published in 2022 but fewer than the 2023 publishing output. The industry output therefore does not appear to have resumed pre-covid levels and despite the increase in 2023, the 2024 dip suggests that it is yet to stabilise.

Proportion of Presence of Racially Minoritised Characters in Fiction over Time

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It is worth comparing the numbers in this report with the previous reports in the series. To enable the publication of the last, seventh report, we reviewed 999 titles published in 2023. For the purposes of this, our eighth

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Richard Grant, aka Dreadlock Alien, is of mixed heritage and culture. As a spoken word poet his work has always been heard in the live arena, and now, with his first written anthology, it is adapted from the stage to the page for you to read, enjoy and be inspired!

This collection is about the artist’s school life experiences – both good and bad. The title poem Ink Air is a about growing up in the UK care system without parents or family Donavan Christopher, is a rap poet, cultural reggae artist and a dedicated advocate for social justice worldwide. His work serves as a tool for self-expression and helps to motivate and inspire people of all ages.

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A tale passed down from generation to generation, featuring music from Mali, about a boy's heroic quest to save his village from drought.

Play by Hélène Ducharme Illustrations by Judith Gueyfier

In West Africa, a magnificent baobab presides over a village AMONDO, OF THE BAOBAB beset with aSON terrible drought.

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Sunny Gets to Work Zanni Louise Illustrated by Susie Oh In Every House, On Every Street meets A Family is a Family is a Family.

From inside-out shirts to overflowing baths, 4-year-old Sunny’s house is always a bit chaotic. When Mama tries to order pizza using the remote and Dad falls asleep in the baby’s cot, Sunny decides it’s time to step up. But running a household isn’t as easy as he thought, and he’ll have to learn that no matter how messy life gets, family love is what matters most.

Perfect for children ages 3–6, this book embraces the messiness of family life with two working parents, offering valuable lessons and a refreshing perspective. With its positive message, it reassures families that it’s okay to make mistakes as long as you stick together.

ZANNI LOUISE is an internationally published children’s author who has written more than 40 books. She offers virtual talks, writing retreats and online outreach. She lives in The Netherlands, but visits the UK regularly.

SUSIE OH is a Korean-American illustrator who studied various types of art at multiple institutions. Her first picture book won the silver medal for the 2020 Key Colors Illustrators Competition. She lives in New York.

ISBN: 9781917194167 PRICE: £12.99 PUBLICATION: 25 August 2026 FORMAT: Hardback 253 x 204 mm PAGE COUNT: 32 FINISHES: Spot UV THEMA CODE: YBLQ AGE RANGE: 3–6 years

While Dad takes calls,

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In the UK, 74% of households have both parents working.

Heartwarming, joyous, empowering stories of identity and belonging

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“It’s hard not to feel inspired by the pictures and rhythm of the story and it is likely to lift your mood and make you want to get up and dance.” – School Reading List

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Anna McQuinn continues to capture the gentle, everyday moments of childhood.

ANNA MCQUINN RUTH HEARSON When you are one year old, every day brings a new experience and when you are MCQUINN RUTH HEARSON little, evenANNA small things are big adventures.

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Lulu is one of the busiest and most positive little girls in picture books and her every adventure is prompted by a story. Then she’s off... to the library to research, to the dressing-up box to play, to read to her new baby brother, to plant flowers or to show her mother she’s responsible enough to look after a cat. Even though she’s excited she is well prepared for her first day at school. She tries new things with her cousin on her first sleepover...

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Anna McQuinn is the creator of successful inclusive series Booky Girl Lulu and Zeki Books. She has written over 30 picture books and is published worldwide in many languages in the UK, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, USA, Canada, China, Brasil, Korea. www.annamcquinn.com

Rosalind Beardshaw’s favourite subject in school was art, so it was an easy decision to become an illustrator. Since then she’s gone on to illustrate more than 30 picture books. www.rosalindbeardshaw.com

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An entire village hides from slave traders. But they will need more than their faith to save themselves - they will need courage too.

Ann Grifalconi echoes the oral storytelling tradition in this award-winning picture book with its inspiring tale from the history of the Yao people of East Africa.

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Publication Date: May 26

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Ages: from 4 years upwards Explores: The Nativity; the birth of a child; helping strangers; empathy; wonder at mysterious things; material poverty and spiritual riches; universal human experience; sharing.

Bethlehem has never been so busy! Leah, the innkeeper’s daughter is rushed off her feet. Then in the starlight miracles begin. This beautiful, fresh new telling of the Nativity story, through the eyes of a young girl, brings a wonderful humanity to this familiar tale.

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Karin Littlewood Karin Littlewood lives and works in London. Originally from Yorkshire, she studied graphic design and has produced work for numerous • The Nativity seen from a newspapers and magazines, design and packaging companies and has illustrated child’s perspective. over forty children’s books published in the UK and worldwide.

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Universal Values

Specifications • TPS: 240 x 240mm • Extent: 32 pages • Binding: Paperback

A unique picture book series that introduces universal values to young children, and showcases spectacular folk and tribal art from around the world.

Key selling points • Stories inspired by well-known proverbs that convey thoughtprovoking messages • Introduces Gond tribal art, Nordic folk art and Chinese ink and wash painting • Printed with soya inks on FSC paper

The Storyseeker Collection A collection of three beautifully crafted books that take young readers on a journey through cultures, craft, and storytelling traditions from across the globe. Each title bridges continents with its distinctive art direction, drawing from intergenerational knowledge and local craft practices to create a rich cultural tapestry.

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