Short Reads: Ethnic Diversity

When Vinny smells burning in his mates car, he doesnt know that it will change his life forever. Can he get to the bottom of who tried to kill them, even if it means bringing down one of his closest friends?

Imani moves to a new house in an area where she doesn’t always feel welcome. She begins chatting to Kelsey, the girl who lives next door.

Kelsey seems nice, but her family and friends dislike anyone they consider to be different.

Will Kelsey find the courage to stand up to her family, or will hate drive the girls apart?

Fifteen-year-old Cal Deane has a chance to make it as a professional footballer. To get there, he’ll have to cope with the loss of his mum and a group of racists.

For Cal, the battles off the pitch are far more challenging than any game of football.

“Tell us again exactly how old you are.” 
“I already said. I am fifteen.” 
“And how did you get to the UK?”
“Your police found me. In a lorry. Please, can you tell me where my brother is?”

Samir promised to look after his little brother Moosa on the dangerous journey from Syria — across the Mediterranean, through refugee camps and then in an airless container to England.  

But what has the journey cost him? Will he be able to keep his promise? And will they ever find a way home?

Ryan has always wanted to be a police officer. When he’s picked to go on a real undercover operation, it’s his chance to prove he’s got what it takes.

But on the way home, something happens and his life is changed forever.

Who do you fight when your worst enemy is yourself?

Bo’s kept a tight lid on her emotions ever since her dad died. When she takes up boxing, she discovers it’s a good outlet for her feelings. But when someone she trusts takes advantage, Bo finds her emotions getting out of control.

Can she tell anyone why she lashes out, or will her temper mean she misses her big fight?