Diverse Books
Pre-K
Growing Reader
A Garden In My Hands: Scratch Art Henna Hands Craft
Meera Sriram's A Garden in My Hands captures the joy of passing down the well-loved custom of applying henna. Kids can make henna art of their own with this multicultural craft!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Why Children’s Books About Black Joy Are So Important
Author Katheryn Russell-Brown reflects on the need for more children's books featuring Black kids experiencing everyday life.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Spectacle-ular Children’s Books With Main Characters Who Wear Glasses
These books featuring main characters who wear glasses are excellent reads for kids, regardless of their eyesight requirements.
Growing Reader
Children’s Books About Cuisine Around the World
Inspire your little foodie to experience dishes from around the world with these delightful picture books and recipe pairings.
Pre-K
10 Fun Facts About Lunar New Year for Kids + Free Printables
Teach young kids about Lunar New Year celebrations with these fun facts, traditions, and printable coloring pages!
Pre-K
Brightly Storytime: My Family and Other Families
When Liam's ticket to the Ferris wheel goes missing, it takes many different kinds of families to help save the day.
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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Rosa’s Song
In the latest Brightly Storytime, readers will learn about the importance of community and how one act of kindness can be passed along to others.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Rise Up! 15 Picture Book Biographies About Prominent Change-Makers
These picture books show that there is no age requirement to have a powerful impact on creating a more equitable world.
Growing Reader
22 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.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
17 Spanish/English Bilingual Picture Books
Bilingual picture books offer children the opportunity to develop a second language and expand their cultural awareness. Here are 17 Spanish/English gems.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
9 Children's Picture Books That Spark Conversations About Homelessness
Poverty, food scarcity, mental health, and homelessness are tough issues we should discuss with our children. Don’t know where to start? These books offer a natural gateway to the conversation.