{"title":"Dr Pragya Agarwal","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Pragya Agarwal’s books invite young readers to explore important social themes and scientific concepts with clarity and compassion. Titles such as \u003cem\u003eFind Out About: Standing Up to Racism\u003c\/em\u003e encourage critical thinking and empathy, fostering awareness and inclusive values from an early age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending accessible science with engaging storytelling, her works in the \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e category make complex ideas approachable for children. Whether delving into social issues or the natural world, her books offer insightful perspectives that inspire curiosity and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"find-out-about-standing-up-to-racism-by-dr-pragya-agarwal-9781526383297","title":"Find Out About: Standing Up to Racism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn introduction to standing up to racism for young children and their families, with flaps to lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's never too early to teach children to be antiracist, and this lift-the-flap book is a great toolkit for young children and their families alike. It is all about recognising and celebrating the differences that make people who they are and explains in age-appropriate language what racism is and how to help stand up to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFind Out About: Standing Up to Racism\u003c\/i\u003e helps curious preschoolers understand how other children live and the different challenges everyone faces, which is key for developing empathy. With flaps to lift, this is an excellent, interactive book for children and their parents and carers to share together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA free parent guide to talking about racism with young children is available to download separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available: \u003ci\u003eFeelings, Kindness, Saving Our Planet, Families, Making Friends\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46994479644908,"sku":"9781526383297","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12340483482731.jpg?v=1763105612"},{"product_id":"sway-by-dr-pragya-agarwal-9781472971340","title":"Sway","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Passionate and urgent.’ \u003cem\u003eGuardian\u003c\/em\u003e, Book of the Week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘A must-read for all.’ \u003cem\u003eStylist\u003c\/em\u003e, best new books for 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Cogently argued and intensely persuasive. 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It will make you think hard about the judgements you make. An essential read for our times.' Kavita Puri, BBC Journalist and author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, behavioural and data scientist, activist and writer Dr Pragya Agarwal unravels the way our implicit or 'unintentional' biases affect the way we communicate and perceive the world, how they affect our decision-making, and how they reinforce and perpetuate systemic and structural inequalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSway\u003c\/em\u003e is a thoroughly researched and comprehensive look at unconscious bias and how it impacts day-to-day life, from job interviews to romantic relationships to saving for retirement. 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This book enables us to open our eyes to our own biases in a scientific and non-judgmental way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487553732844,"sku":"9781472971340","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472971340-sway.jpg?v=1775744495"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dr-pragya-agarwal.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}