Diversity
All Ages
27 Children's & YA Books Written by Asian Authors
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrate with these children's and young adult books written by Asian authors.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Kids' Books on the Experiences of Asian American Immigrants
Share these stories on the complex, multi-layered experiences that millions of children and teens have when they journey from the east.
Teen
14 Wise and Witty Graphic Memoirs Every Teen Should Read
These graphic novel memoirs for young adult readers present a range of compelling topics in a creative style that's both entertaining and enlightening.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Obsessed with Encanto? Read These Books for Children and Tweens
Featuring lively characters, magical gifts, and messages of family togetherness, tap into your child’s love for the Madrigals with these great books.
Teen
Empowering YA Books by Black Authors
The importance of using one's voice and sharing our truth takes center stage in this list of YA books by Black authors.
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.”
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
30 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.
Tips & Advice
Books on Autism That Inform, Advise, and Empower
These books on autism show how diagnosis and treatment have progressed, 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.