Diversity
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.
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.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Children’s Books That Celebrate Muslim Culture
These children’s books feature Muslim protagonists, celebrate Muslim culture, and illustrate Islamic traditions – perfect for reading during Ramadan, Eid, and all year long.
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.
Tips & Advice
Books on Autism That Inform, Advise, and Empower
Through first-person accounts, research, and history, these books show the pathway diagnosis and treatment has followed, how advocacy helps, and what may lie ahead for ASD children and adults.
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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Travel the World With These Picture Books for Children
If you’ve ever dreamed of strolling through the winding streets of Europe, experiencing the vastness of Asia, or learning about the history of Africa, dive into these marvelous picture books about countries around the world.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: That Is My Dream!
This powerful story of a young African American boy who dreams of a world without segregation and discrimination is sure to encourage discussions around racism and hope for change to come.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
10 Books That Embrace What Makes Kids Unique
These books for kids and teens celebrate the unique strengths and struggles of characters with physical, educational, or psychological differences.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Read Around the World: 16 Books for Kids and Teens
Reading stories from other parts of the world is fun and helps kids appreciate other cultures. Go on a virtual vacation with these kids' books!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Books to Help Kids Understand the Fight for Racial Equality
These books can serve as resources to help us move beyond tokens and icons and into a deeper understanding of our history and its legacy, toward liberty and justice for all.
