Diversity
Pre-K
Growing Reader
9 Picture Books to Celebrate Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year kicks off on January 25th. In the spirit of celebration, here are nine festive books about Chinese New Year to share with young readers.
Tween
19 Book Recommendations for Kids Who Loved Wonder
The best books profoundly change us. Like Wonder, these books push us toward greater empathy, compassion, and acceptance of differences.
Teen
Everyone’s Story Deserves to Be Told: Malaka Gharib’s Version of the American Dream
NPR journalist Malaka Gharib’s debut graphic novel tells the story of her unique childhood and highlights why it's important to see yourself reflected in books.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
15 Picture Books That Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
What better way to celebrate Hispanic culture and history with kids than with picture books? From biographies to folktales, there’s something great for every young reader.
Tween
Teen
Diverse Books for Tweens and Teens Written by Own Voices Authors
If we want children to enjoy reading and be engaged, why not give them stories in which they see themselves being represented? A good place to start is by exploring diverse stories written by “own voices” authors.
Tween
Diverse Tween Reads for Your School Library
As educators, we want books that open windows into the lives of other people, cultures, experiences, and lifestyles for our students.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Making Our Voices Heard: Books About Activism for Kids
What does activism look like to a preschooler — or a fifth grader? These books can help readers jumpstart the conversation of what it means to show up, speak out, resist, and persist on behalf of their own beliefs — and for those who may not have a voice.
All Ages
Kokila: The New, Inclusive Children’s Imprint Dedicated to Centering Stories from the Margins
Kokila's mission is not only to publish a greater number of diverse books, but also to embrace a new way of thinking about the publishing model — to impact which authors get a chance to be published and to change which stories land in the hands of diverse young 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 summer love to messy breakups and more.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
9 Great LGBTQ Books for Kids
These books aren’t just for families with a direct connection to LGBTQ issues; everyone can benefit from their messages of unconditional love and acceptance.
Tween
The Importance of Queer Representation in Middle Grade Fiction
While the YA genre is burgeoning with queer representation, books for middle grade readers are still sadly lacking such characters, themes, and stories.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Hands Up! Reminds Black Children That They Are Beautiful and Worthy of a Life Well-Lived
Throughout Hands Up! is the image of a Black girl who is life personified. She matters every single day, 24/7. Her pain, her joy, and her being are important.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
8 Nonfiction Kids’ Books That Celebrate Black Excellence
Ranging from picture books to young adult titles, these fantastic reads center on African American figures throughout history 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.
