Although November is Native American Heritage Month, I hope you will include these Native American middle grade books in your children’s reading diet all year long. Indeed it would be rather insulting to decide that November was the only time of the year to read books with Native American characters! This list of chapter books…
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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.
30 Days of Diverse Books for Kindergarten and First Grade
We’re back with the second list of 30 days of diverse picture books! Like the previous list of diverse books for preschoolers, this list is designed to give you and your children an entire month’s worth of reading in one list. Although I have labeled this a list diverse books for kindergarten and first grade,…
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Wonderful Native American Picture Books for Children
If you follow my book lists you know I firmly believe in the power of children’s books to change the world 1)by opening children’s minds to experiences that are not their own; and 2) by reflecting back positive stories about themselves and others. Unfortunately, not all children are represented fairly and accurately, or abundantly in…
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30 Days of Diverse Books for Preschoolers
Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in picture books, and every child deserves to see their neighborhood diversity in books, as well! I’ve put together this list of diverse books for preschoolers, which is great to either get you started or give you a new resource for your continued reading! I know you will…
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These Books are a Treat: Diverse Halloween Books
Children need to seen diversity in the literature! Be sure to include some multicultural and diverse Halloween books in your fall holiday reading. To help you, I’ve curated a list of Halloween picture books with diverse characters. Read them out loud while your kids dream of candy, munch on pumpkin seeds, and change their costume plans…
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Children’s Books with Latinx and Hispanic Characters
This list of children’s books with Hispanic and Latinx characters contains several categories of books—board books, preschool books, elementary and middle grade. This diverse list of multicultural books are for families and educators who want to ensure their children both 1) see their lives reflected in books; and 2) learn about their neighbors. In short: these…
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If You Like This Classic Children’s Book You’ll Love This Diverse Book
Sadly, there is not a huge treasure trove of classic children’s books with diverse characters. But fortunately, with the We Need Diverse Books movement, the number of quality chapter books featuring diverse protagonists from all walks of life is increasing. While there is still much progress to be made, it is becoming easier to find…
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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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Multicultural Winter Holiday Picture Books
I know you have your favorite holiday books but I also know that as an avid reader you looking for something new! Long time fans of my book lists know that I strive to include diverse and multicultural books in all my lists, not just the “designated diverse book lists.” This year as I was trying to…
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Children’s Books About Diversity and Multiculturalism
When looking for a list of children’s books about diversity, you may have a specific topic in mind. You may want books about ethnic diversity, or books that address specific social or gender issues, or perhaps you only want books which include diverse characters in everyday situations with no mention of social issues at all. I’ve curated…
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