Diversity
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
8 Nonfiction Kids’ Books That Celebrate Black Excellence
Ranging from picture books to young adult books, these fantastic reads center on African American figures who embodied excellence in their respective fields and inspired those around them.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: All Are Welcome
Settle in and read along with All Are Welcome, a beautiful, reassuring picture book that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
15 Spanish/English Bilingual Picture Books
Bilingual picture books offer children the opportunity to develop a second language and expand their cultural awareness. Here are 15 Spanish/English gems.
Tween
Teen
11 Contemporary Diverse Novels for Middle Grade Readers
These diverse middle grade books feel truly contemporary. They offer authentic stories driven by character development, rich narrative voice, and modern-day plots, and they don’t shy away from difficult-to-grasp concepts.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Books to Help Kids Understand What It’s Like to Be a Refugee
Stories can facilitate dialogue and promote healthy communication around this difficult topic, and help to foster empathy and understanding.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Sharee Miller
In our Meet the Illustrator conversation, Sharee talks about how her own experiences inspired her new book, Princess Hair; her favorite princess growing up; and why she thinks it’s important to create art as a family.
Tips & Advice
The Power of the Right Book to Let Our Kids Know We See Them
This is what I can tell you as an author and as a mom: discovering one’s presence in books like my son did is what makes kids feel like they EXIST.
Tween
10 Book Recommendations for Kids Who Loved Wonder
The best books profoundly change us. Like Wonder, these ten books push us toward greater empathy, compassion, and acceptance of differences.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Bookshelf Must-Have: We're Different, We're the Same
For our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick, we're turning to our friends on Sesame Street. With warmth, wisdom, and fun, they're showing toddlers and preschoolers the many ways in which we are wonderfully different and, perhaps more importantly, the many ways in which we are alike.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
17 New Authors of Color Writing Much-Needed Stories for Kids
These new(ish) authors of color write diverse books aimed at children, teens, and young adults. Their works resonate with the times, speak to the future, and show children varied experiences and perspectives.
All Ages
14 New Children's and YA Books That Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
From aspiring luchadoras to determined punk rockers to men and women whose contributions to history won’t soon be forgotten, these stories are great for sharing not only during Hispanic Heritage Month, but all year round.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Happily Ever After: 17 Multicultural Fairy Tales to Delight Every Child
These wonderful retellings of fairy tales present young readers with all kinds of characters and settings, offering them both a glimpse of different cultures and an opportunity to see themselves reflected in the stories.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Black Girl Magic: 33 Picture Books Featuring Black Female Protagonists
There are so many wonderful picture books that feature strong, Black females. Here are 33 favorites that are great for all kinds of readers.
Teen
Pride and Less Prejudice: 10 LGBTQ Books for Teens
These LGBTQ YA stories are filled with characters experiencing everything from dystopian drama to wizarding school to summer love and more.
