Diversity & Multicultural - Kids Fiction

Jade is starting eighth grade in a new city--Atlanta. She just wants to go back to Chicago, where her friends are. Where her Abuela lives. But Jade does like walking to her new school on the trail that winds through the woods behind her...

Chocolate Chum is the luckiest dog in the neighborhood He not only has many doggy friends but he has many pals of a different kind. Frogs, gnomes, cats and more. Meet them all in this story that teaches kids about inclusivity and diversity. From...

From Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti comes an empowering story about a girl who learns to love her unique name. First days aren't easy for a girl with a name like Ashanti. It feels like no one can pronounce it correctly! But with some encouragement...

From Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti comes an empowering story about a girl who learns to love her unique name. First days aren't easy for a girl with a name like Ashanti. It feels like no one can pronounce it correctly! But with some encouragement...

Celeste Saves the City pulls readers into the life of a young girl forced to leave her beloved home as Hurricane Katrina threatens to flood New Orleans. Determined to make a difference in the future, she sets her sights on becoming a civil engineer...

**2021 International Latino Book Awards Finalist** **2021 Skipping Stones Honor Awards Winner** **Reading with Your Kids Podcast Certified Great Read** Tall, short, big, small, athletic, artistic . . . cousins may look different and have different interests and abilities, but that just makes them...

Celeste Saves the City pulls readers into the life of a young girl forced to leave her beloved home as Hurricane Katrina threatens to flood New Orleans. Determined to make a difference in the future, she sets her sights on becoming a civil engineer...

This easy-to-follow anthology includes both famous and lesser-known folk tales from Germany, Norway, Russia and beyond! Each of the 7 stories imparts an important lesson using quirky illustrations, humorous text and lovable characters to keep listeners engaged. This new paperback edition includes online access...

Have you ever wanted to travel across the world? Maybe go on an African safari, or swim with the dolphins in Hawaii? Perhaps you'd rather sail the Nile or ride a limo through New York in style? In this big, beautiful world, you never...

With this bilingual edition of My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words, readers of all Spanish and English-language levels will love following a friendly family from dawn 'til dusk. Each colorful scene teems with over 700 people, places and things that are labeled in...

Marylou Butkiewitcz was outside playing one day when she noticed something strange off in the distance. When she came upon it, she realized it was a giant brown shoe. She was shocked to see such a sight. Little did she realize this shoe was...

Flamingo notices a mysterious creature in the meadow near her pond and worries when she discovers it is a bumblebee. Bumblebees can sting! But when Flamingo finally talks to the bumblebee, she is concerned Flamingo will eat her. Flamingo and Bumble decide to take...

Follow along with Caiden and Idris as they explore the Caribbean Countries and Territories through their ABCs! They'll take you on imaginary adventures - from building pink sandcastles in The Bahamas, hiking Jamaica's Dunn's River Falls, to falling in love with the rhythm of...

Get ready to discover a new kind of unicorn in the children's picture book Unicorn Horn Mountain (the third book of The Dreamscape Series). Leave behind the overdone, glittery rainbow unicorn and meet the unicorn born of mural street art and poetry who reclaims...

Caia has a magic color wheel that helps things around her look colorful and beautiful. She lives in a sad and gray-looking New York City. Caia wants to change her city, one color wheel adventure at a time. On her color wheel adventures, Caia...

Fly out day is never fun! Luckily for these kids, they have discovered some fun adventures to go on whilst their parent is away working FIFO jobs. According to the author, Az駘ia Walter (6), real adventures begin when you are missing someone special.Author: Azelia...

From Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti comes an empowering story about a girl who learns to love her unique name. First days aren't easy for a girl with a name like Ashanti. It feels like no one can pronounce it correctly! But with some encouragement...

Princess Akoto, a beautiful princess of the Ashanti Kingdom of Ghana, finds a friend, Zoe, in her first week in a Canadian School.Princess Akoto takes centre stage in the classroom as she tells her new friend Zoe the fascinating historical story of the Ashanti...

Good friends can make the world a better place! How can you spot a good friend? How can you be a good friend? Between Friends is a bilingual book about fun and true friends who can make life sweeter. Mexican Amate and Otomi artwork...

Alvin's Dream is a whimsical story of a young boy with a vision. His good heart brings about changes that will last a lifetime.Author: Sybil EgglestonISBN-10: 1639039759ISBN-13: 9781639039753Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.09d

A beloved New York Times bestselling author explores the many ways to be joyful during the winter holidays--and all year long. Lighting candles is joyful.Playing outside is joyful.Singing holiday songs is joyful.Learning new traditions is joyful. Whether it's celebrating a holiday, sharing a meal,...

Follow along with lovable forest creatures as they discover what a self is and what makes each of us unique. Your self is the only self you have, and my self is not your self . . . but what is a self? Whatever...

In this vibrantly illustrated children's book, I Can Make the Right Choice, parents can introduce their children to the concept of making good decisions.The vivid pictures and diverse characters will capture the attention of even the youngest readers. Parents, teachers, and other caregivers will...

Sun and his wife, the moon, lived on Earth and built a large house so that the water people could visit. But so many poured in that they were forced to move to the sky.Author: Blair LentISBN-10: 0395539633ISBN-13: 9780395539637Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/30/1990Pages: 26Format:...

ONE OF HUFFPOST'S RECOMMENDED "ANTI-RACIST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS" FEATURED ON KEYS SOULCARE AS "5 STUNNING VISUAL BOOKS FOR ALL AGES" [A] celebration of solidarity, allyship, and community...A welcoming resource for conversations about equality and social justice that shows readers how identities are...

Highly recommended... Perfect for readers of Wonder and Erin Entrada Kelly's Hello, Universe.-- Booklist magazine, starred review Etan has stopped speaking since his mother left. His father and grandfather don't know how to help him. His friends have given up on him. When Etan...

(Bilingual English-Spanish edition / Edición bilingüe inglés-español) A young fox's ingenuity and perseverance enable it to escape from a clever trap set by a man. This engaging story can inspire children to face challenges directly and to overcome obstacles in their path - and...

Despite the differences that set us apart, our shared experiences bring us together. Cocoa, Tea, And Honey celebrates all shades of beautiful brown complexions with inspirational encouragement of friendship, good character, and acceptance.Author: Kimberly Davis-PetersISBN-10: 1955120013ISBN-13: 9781955120012Publisher: Melebrate Publishing LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 34Format: HardcoverWeight:...

(Bilingual English-Urdu edition) This story tells how a woman loses an apple down a hole in the ground and then makes a series of attempts to retrieve it. Children love chanting the action sequence of this cumulative tale from memory, but when the plot...

Caterpillar Finds Her Wings is about not yet knowing what God has planned for your amazing future. Little Caterpillar is continually taunted as a little worm. But with the help of her guardian angel, little field mouse, she soon finds that her future is...

The crescent moon has been sighted - Ramadan will begin tomorrow! Young Muhammad is very excited about Ramadan, though he has so many questions buzzing around his mind. He decides the perfect time to find out ALL there is to know about Ramadan is...

Avery Gray is back in Wash Day, a colorfully illustrated and vibrant, rhyming book, which offers a step-by-step guide, detailing the process of washing curly hair. Even though wash day can be tedious, this book provides affirmations and teaches the importance of self-love, coupled...

Sesame Street's newest neighbor is a Korean American girl who is excited to celebrate Neighbor Day until someone tells her she's not welcome. This illustrated paperback, based on Sesame Street's See Us Coming Together special, shows the importance of speaking out against racism and...

CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD WINNER - CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK - A NEW YORK TIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOKAcclaimed artist Faith Ringgold seamless weaves fiction, autobiography, and African American history into a magical story that resonates with the universal wish for freedom, and will be cherished...

Katie's new puppy, Koko, has run away, and now the white doggie is lost! Pedro and Katie pair up to investigate. They are hot on Koko's trail, but some clues lead nowhere. Still the detectives won't give up. After all, solving this mystery is...

New York Times bestselling author and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis brings us a culture-rich picture book proudly showcasing the beauty of diversity while also celebrating the wonderful things we have in common.From skin, hair, and eyes in a multitude of colors to different...

For nine-year-old Alejandria, home isn't just the apartment she shares with Mami and her abuela, Tita, but rather the whole neighborhood. Home is the bakery where Ms. Beatrice makes yummy picos; the sidewalk where Ms. Alicia sells flowers with her little dog, Duende; and...

An award-winning author and a rising star artist have put a festive Latino twist on "The Twelve Days of Christmas," populating it with pitas in place of partridges, plus burritos bailando (dancing donkeys), lunitas cantando (singing moons), and much more, all displayed in the...

Dami and Seyi go to the market with their mum to buy groceries for their house. On their way home they pass by different food stalls and ask their mum if they're allowed to have something to eat even though there is rice at...

Omar is back with a big mystery to solve in the second installment of this imaginative, highly-illustrated series. Omar is always full of ideas! His family's favorite mosque needs a new roof, and Omar's money-raising plans are brilliant, especially the talent contest at school....

Winner of a Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Book Award!In this festive bilingual Spanish and English board book from New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third, join Coco Rocho and friends from the World of Vamos! as they gather everything...

Seemore the Seagull is a lovable people-watcher who observes the behavior of the diverse beach-goers on Revere Beach. He wants everyone to get along no matter what color, language, shape, or size. He becomes very upset when he sees some children argue and fight...

In this new book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Lily and her friends organize a protest in order to save their neighborhood public garden from being demolished.Five friends from diverse backgrounds learn how to navigate common childhood challenges, new experiences, and the world...

Katie's dad has a special ring that shines like a rainbow. But he loses it while he, Katie, and Pedro are enjoying a beautiful day outside. Pedro and Katie work together to search for the ring. They try collecting clues and observing their surroundings....

This little girl knows her hair is great just as it is. When people ask, "Why is your hair so BIG?" she answers, "Why isn't yours?" Her hair is soft, it protects her, it's both gentle and fierce. While some might worry about how...

From author and illustrator Karen Katz, My America is a picture book celebration of immigration to the United States told through the experiences of children who have come from around the world. Children come to live in America from many different countries, and for...

Emet loves to paint. But grown-ups think he should spend his time doing more important things. When Emet stops doing what he loves, color disappears from his world. What does Emet discover within himself in order to bring color back into his life? Emet's...

In the spirit of Juli疣 Is a Mermaid, this irrepressible picture book celebrates drag kids, individuality, and self-confidence from the perspective of a fabulous wig! When a child dresses in drag to compete in a neighborhood costume competition, he becomes B. B. Bedazzle! A...

This rhythmic showcase of dances from all over the world features children of diverse backgrounds and abilities tapping, spinning, and boogying away Tap, twirl, twist, spin With musical, rhyming text, author Valerie Bolling shines a spotlight on dances from across the globe, while energetic...

Children will learn to both celebrate diversity and embrace how much we all have in common. In We Are All Under One Wide Sky, Deborah Wiles beautifully weaves together images from the natural world in a lovely, lyrical poem. Andrea Stegmaier's fresh and captivating...