If you are looking to add middle grade and chapter books by Asian and Asian-American authors to your diverse bookshelf, you’ve come to the right place. May is Asian-Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, and while of course you should be reading these books all year long, it can be nice to have a dedicated time…
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Multicultural and Diverse Children's Books
Reading books that reflect a global diversity is important. All children want to see their faces and the faces of their neighbors reflected back at them. Teach your kids about the world around them by reading them multicultural books with diverse characters. We also have multicultural folktales book lists.
Asian and Asian-American Children’s Books by #OwnVoices Authors
Kids will love these picture books by Asian and Asian American authors. The books on this list convey a wealth of experience from the ordinary and every day, to learning about one’s family and heritage, to immersing one’s self in the natural world, to discovering the fascinating lives of historical figures. Whether you want books…
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Compelling African-American History Books for Children
Every child should learn about African-American history, for it is the history of all of us, no matter what our skin color. Learning about history also helps children better understand the present and work for a better world. While I have worked hard to put together a huge resource of African-American history books to share…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Books for Kids
Strengthen your child’s knowledge of history, civil rights and the values of perseverance and equality by celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a stack of children’s books. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day lands on the third Monday in January, but include these books in your reading all year long. These Martin Luther King, Jr….
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Holiday Picture Books for Interfaith Kids
A growing number of households are interfaith families and celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. Fortunately, there are some wonderful picture books that reflect that reality and celebrate diversity. But you don’t need to be an interfaith family to enjoy this book list! They can be enjoyed by kids and families of any faith. Picture Books…
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Children’s Books with Characters of Indian and South Asian Descent
How diverse are your child’s bookshelves? It’s been said many times, and deserves to be said many more: books offer both a window, in which we look into the lives of others, and a mirror, in which we see ourselves. These children’s books with characters of South Asian descent are delightful mirrors and windows! The…
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Anti-Bias Middle Grade Books for Ages 9 and Up
Books have a unique ability to show us the lives of others and open our eyes to experiences very different than our own. However, if the images and narratives in children’s books portray only the dominate culture, they serve to sideline diverse voices. Instead we must search out anti-bias books and do the important work…
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17 Children’s Picture Books to Teach Anti-Bias and Inclusion
Children’s books are a wonderful way to start conversations about important topics. The picture books on this list teach inclusion and promote an anti-bias attitude. They help teach children the value of embracing and respecting differences among people as well as show them there is great joy in living in a diverse community. They will…
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