Schools please note: due to the summer holidays we will automatically hold all school books and furniture orders due between Wednesday 16 July and Monday 1 September 2025. Delivery will resume from Tuesday 2 September 2025. If your school remains open for deliveries during the summer and you would like to receive your order during this time, please get in touch in advance by calling 0121 666 6646 or emailing hello@peters.co.uk.
Diverse reads for secondary schools
More so than ever, it's crucial to find books that represent the diverse and varied experiences and cultures of all students.
To support schools, we've identified books that feature characters of colour or characters from minority ethnic backgrounds. Browse books with authors and characters from a wide range of backgrounds below.
Find more diverse books including books featuring neurodiverse characters or characters with disabilities, LGBTQ+ characters, blended families and more here.