Diverse Books
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Ten Ways to Hear Snow
Our latest Brightly Storytime read-aloud is sure to encourage little ones to pause and take in the many wonders of the world around them.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
20 Children’s & YA Books That Celebrate Native American Heritage
These stories offer young readers an opportunity to learn more about the rich and complex history of indigenous people in North America.
Tween
Author of Born Behind Bars on Reading Beyond Your Own Experiences
‘Who wants to read only about things they’ve experienced, over and over? Perhaps some. But I’m guessing most readers prefer a book that takes them on adventures of the mind and heart.”
Tween
Middle Grade Books for Fans of Jason Reynolds
Like Reynolds' stories, these books feature compelling characters of color, drawing readers into their complex yet highly relatable lives.
All Ages
Children's & YA Books by Latinx Authors
These Latinx and Hispanic authors in children's literature use their stories to celebrate the beauty and complexities of the cultures that shaped them.
Teen
A Reading Rainbow: YA Novels That Explore Sexuality and Sexual Identity
These funny, moving, and powerful YA books reflect the experiences and struggles of teens exploring sexuality and sexual identity for the first time.
All Ages
BIPOC Children's Book Authors That Kids Will Love
It’s never too late — or too early — to diversify your child’s bookshelf. Just start with any one of these beloved 14 diverse children's book authors.
Growing Reader
11 Excellent Early Chapter Books With Diverse Protagonists
From fun and hilarious to profound and inspirational, your kids will have a blast reading these diverse early chapter books.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
Mary Walker, who achieved her dream of learning to read at the age of 116, is considered the nation's oldest student. Read along with Ms. Linda and learn all about her amazing life.
All Ages
9 Kids' Books by Black Authors
Pick up one of these spectacular books by Black authors — from a picture book guide on how to be an anti-racist to a new love story from the acclaimed Nicola Yoon.
All Ages
24 Great LGBTQIA+ Books for Kids and Teens
These books aren’t just for families with a direct connection to LGBTQIA+ issues; everyone can benefit from these books' messages of unconditional love and acceptance.
All Ages
20 Children's & YA Books Written by Asian Authors
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrate with these children's and young adult books written by Asian authors.
Teen
Diverse YA Fantasy Books Teens Will Obsess Over
Being able to relate to the protagonist of a story — or simply reading a story where the hero looks like you — is a powerful tool for shaping a reader’s perspective. Here are a few of our favorite wonderfully diverse fantasy books for young adult readers.
Tween
Teen
Middle Grade and YA Books on Mental Disorders and Differences
These fantastic narratives featuring characters dealing with mental disorders can help dispel misconceptions and stigma, and provide tweens and teens with resources to understand a difference and why they – or someone they know – might struggle.
