Children's Books Featuring Diversity

Current events can be difficult to talk about with kids, but they also emphasize the importance of discussing--and celebrating!--diversity at an early age. Children's books can provide a great starting point for having these conversations. Here are some resources for choosing books with diverse perspectives:

Finding & Evaluating Diversity in Children's Books

https://socialjusticebooks.org/guide-for-selecting-anti-bias-childrens-books/

https://diversebookfinder.org/first-time-here-welcome-to-diverse-bookfinder/

https://www.parentmap.com/article/picture-books-diversity-kids-disability-race-gender-lgbtq-poverty

Standing Up for Others

http://www.readbrightly.com/10-books-empower-kids-stand-speak/

http://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=10255

Black and African American

https://binoandfinoshop.com/blogs/news/a-list-of-essential-childrens-books-to-empower-black-girls-to-love-their-hair

http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2016/02/01/african-american-experience-childrens-literary-reference-guide-2011-2016/

http://aalbc.com/books/children.php

Latinx

https://www.colorincolorado.org/booklist/latinas-who-made-difference

http://www.colorincolorado.org/booklist/board-books-and-more-hispanic-heritage

http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/culturally-relevant-books-ell-classroom

American Indian

ttp://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/p/best-books.html

http://www.colorincolorado.org/booklist/remarkable-girls-women-american-indian-heritage

Asian American

https://coloursofus.com/30-asian-asian-american-childrens-books/