Diversity & Multicultural - Kids Fiction

"Lovely and timely. So glad Joshunda is telling our stories." - Jacqueline Woodson Eight-year-old Ava Murray wants to know why there's a difference between the warm, friendly Bronx neighborhood filled with music and art in which she lives and the Bronx she sees in...

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this sweet story of friendship and family In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers Chinese New Year is...

When Maya moves to a different country, she feels lonely and lost. Everything--and everyone--seems so unfamiliar here, and she wonders if she will ever find a way to fit in. Longing for her home, she holds tightly to the special seeds her grandmother gave...

Tia Lugo has a deadly secret. Tia Lugo considers herself an ordinary thirteen-year-old girl. She just wants to enjoy the end of summer, which means hanging out with her best friend and neighbor, Julius, and ignoring her Puerto Rican grandmother's embarrassing reliance on creepy...

Read along as renowned author, Keshia Johnson of Beautiful Black Girl, tells the story of a young girl Mila, whose grandmother Molly takes her on a journey of falling in love with her beautiful black skin. The story of Mila's journey to self-love inspires...

In the summer of 1945, 11-year-old Lily Wagner's daddy takes the "Whites Only" sign off the front door of the family grocery store in quiet Mayfield, South Carolina. Lily's world is turned upside-down: the store is vandalized and she loses her best friend, whose...

Follow along as a little boy, his mother, and his dog walk through town, meeting and greeting everyday heroes along the way.Author: Toni ArmierISBN-10: 1953344089ISBN-13: 9781953344083Publisher: Little Genius BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/27/2021Pages: 24Format: Board BookWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 7.95h x 7.95w x 0.60dReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 02/15/2021

Nina Soni is a lovable, distractible Indian American girl with big plans and cast of family and friends to help her make her realize her dreams--or resolve the chaos that often results. Halloween brings out Nina Soni's competitive spirit. Her friend Jay has a...

What do you see from your window? This picture book from Brazil offers a first-hand view of what children growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janiero see everyday. A vibrant and diverse celebration of urban community living, brought to life by unique,...

Critically acclaimed author Emma Otheguy joins Newbery Honor-winning Adam Gidwitz as co-author as the kids travel to Cuba to help the legendary Madre de aguas, now in paperback. In Cuba, it is believed that a mysterious water serpent--the Madre de aguas--is responsible for providing...

A celebration of diversity and deliciousness, Teatime Around the World reveals all the wonderful ways we can enjoy a cup of tea--or two!Let's go on an adventure to discover new cultures and friends through tea! In this fun and lyrical picture book for ages...

What do you see from your window? This picture book from Brazil offers a first-hand view of what children growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janiero see everyday. A vibrant and diverse celebration of urban community living, brought to life by unique,...

Losing things can be hard but it's always exciting when we find them again! But what happens when we lose something we can never get back? A little girl shares some of her fondest memories as she tries to make sense of losing something...

This is the self-confidence building children's book you wish you had as a kid!Bobbie, a bright and bold young honeybee, causes quite the buzz when she shares her dreams of doing much more than just making honey.Not everyone has faith in Bobbie's vision for...

A young girl chases her dreams and becomes a veterinarian in this imaginative and playfully illustrated STEM children's picture book with an empowering message. Readers will find this inventive story about animals with sore throats, stuffy noses, and allergies delightful.Rosie, an African American girl,...

A young girl chases her dreams and becomes a veterinarian in this imaginative and playfully illustrated STEM children's picture book with an empowering message. Readers will find this inventive story about animals with sore throats, stuffy noses, and allergies delightful.Rosie, an African American girl,...

Arno and His Horse is a beautifully written rhyming text, matched with exquisite illustrations, that explores love, memory, loss, and the power objects can hold. Arno had a horse, it was brown and it was black. He took it with him everywhere, but did...

The Every Baby Book is a cute, inclusive board book celebrating the things that families of all kinds share--and the love at the heart of each one. Every baby's day is different, but lots of first experiences are shared, too. The youngest reader will...

Part of Niki Daly's Lolo series Lolo's back for a whole new set of adventures in You're a Star, Lolo, the third book in Niki Daly's Lolo series for beginning readers. Whether it's turning her garden into a snail farm when snails eat up...

All the children in the neighborhood like Mrs. Fig. She tells them stories, makes them costumes, and bakes delicious cookies. When children find out that Mrs Fig is leaving for a nursing home, they organise a surprise street party for her. Only to find...

Inspire children to be thankful for all of God's blessings with this joyful celebration of the simple pleasures all around us. Perfect for sharing at bedtime or story time, The World Is Awake gives children (and their parents) a sense of awe and wonder...

An endearing toddler book about missing a parent.Author: Judith KoppensISBN-10: 160537623XISBN-13: 9781605376233Publisher: ClavisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2021Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.90h x 8.30w x 0.40dReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2021School Library Journal 07/01/2021 pg. 39

Fresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in the adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American Girl--in this fourth novel, Mindy runs for class president It's time to pick a class president, and Mindy really wants to win--and she's...

Critically acclaimed author Emma Otheguy joins Newbery Honor-winning Adam Gidwitz as co-author of the newest adventure in the NYT bestselling Unicorn Rescue Society series as the kids travel to Cuba to help the legendary Madre de aguas. In Cuba, it is believed that a...

For thousands of years, in the jungles of the Amazon, shamans have passed their wisdom of the medicinal values of rain forest plants from one generation to the next. The Shaman's Apprentice tells the story of a Tirio Indian boy who dreams of one...

Strike a pose. Blow a kiss. Mouth the words. A fun, sing-along book with a drag twist that encourage kids to embrace all the playfulness of drag culture written by a founding member of Drag Story Hour. If you're a drag queen and you...

It's Hockey Season tells the tale of two brothers, Blaine and Cullen, who love ice hockey and each other. Cullen is the all-star team captain and his brother Blaine, who has Down syndrome, is the team manager. Blaine is clearly the unsung hero of...

Finalist in the International Latino Book Awards When both grandpas, Abuelo and Opa, visit at the same time, they can't understand each other's language and there is a lot of silence. The grandson's clever thinking helps find a way for everyone to share the...

A thoughtfully illustrated picture book, made in partnership with Save the Children, and based on the real lives of Rohingya children living in the refugee camps of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The Rohingya are a Muslim minority of 1.3 million, formerly living in the Rakhine...

Meet fifth-grader Merlin Montgomery, AKA Big Monty. Merlin navigates between his love of astronomy and his desire to be accepted by A'lo Jenkins, the school champion of yo' mama jokes. In Big Monty and the Lunatic Lunch Lady, Merlin discovers that Mrs. Findlehorner has...

Your Own Kind of Beautiful is the first book in the Walking with Grace Series. The book introduces us to the family and best friend of seven year old Daisy, who is a beautiful African American girl experiencing confusion in defining the difference between...

In this charming picture book, children and their caregivers work together to build home libraries and discover the magic and wonder of reading books.Told in simple, sweet rhyme I'll Build You a Bookcase celebrates the joy of reading and discovering new stories. Early literacy...

Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist (2020)Two girls forge a forever-friendship by learning each other's language. The Day Saida Arrived demonstrates the power of language to build bonds beyond borders.What happens when a new friend arrives who doesn't speak your language? A young girl...

Year after year in the blessed month of Ramadan, little Najma has happily arisen to the drum beat of her neighborhood's musaharati. He walks through the streets of her small Turkish village, waking each family for the pre-dawn meal before the long day of...

Magical illustrations enhance evocative text in a delightful blend of cultural diversity, geography, science, rich language and gratitude. A gentle and poetic board book about weather systems across the world. Young readers will enjoy meeting children from around the globe and experiencing the phenomena...

Nina Soni is a lovable, distractible Indian American girl with big plans and cast of family and friends to help her make her realize her dreams--or resolve the chaos that often results. It's Take Your Child to Work Day, and Nina, Kavita, and Jay...

As Sue walks to school, she admires the blue sky. On the playground, she asks her friends one at a time, "Isn't the blue sky beautiful today?" Much to her surprise, each friend sees the sky as a different color, depending on where they...

Part of Niki Daly's Lolo series "Another winning addition--Lolo is indeed a star!"--Kirkus, starred review Best Fiction for Younger Readers of 2021-- Chicago Public Library Lolo's back for a whole new set of adventures in You're a Star, Lolo, the third book in Niki...

Be Your Own Best Friend FOREVER is packed with inspiring tips for any girl who doubts herself or is the subject of exclusion or body shaming. Jayla, the confident young person sharing her advice, takes pride in being Black, Native American, Asian American and...

The music starts. You feel the beat.You clap your hands and tap your feet.Everybody twist and twirl Everybody can dance Author: Kara NavolioISBN-10: 1947860399ISBN-13: 9781947860391Publisher: Brandylane Publishers, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 05/28/2019Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d

An Ian Book of the Year award finalist."We Are Really Just the Same" is a timely life lesson inspired by a four-year-old boy, that all children and adults should hear. One sunny day in New York City, the author, Rod Cornish, was walking with...

When Bimi's refugee family immigrates to America and moves into Evie's neighborhood, not everybody is welcoming. But with the help of Evie's teddy bear, Bimi's family becomes part of the neighborhood and Evie makes a new friend.Author: Jane Breskin ZalbenISBN-10: 1728415713ISBN-13: 9781728415710Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing...

This poetic tribute to fathers and mothers follows the journey of one family through the ups and downs of life over many years. A pleasantly colorful celebration of family love.Parents love us, protect us, teach us, help us, and offer a secure, comfortable shelter...

The air is cold, the nights are long, and Halloween is just around the corner. This is the time of year when pumpkins fly! In the remote, fly-in community of Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, the last cargo flight of October brings some strange orange guests for...

"Indian folklore meets fantasy adventure in this captivating novel . . . An action-packed, evocative portrayal of courage, friendship, and belonging." --Kirkus Reviews on Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom. Fresh off the exciting discovery that her sketches of a beautiful kingdom and band of...

Enter the world of bees and discover their wonderful powers. A beautiful hymn to nature featuring haikus, set in a quiet corner of Japan.It was summertime when an old lady and her granddaughter decided to spend more time together and make the most out...

A timely and beautiful look at America's rich history of immigration and diversity, from acclaimed artist Faith Ringgold, the Coretta Scott King and Caldecot Honor winning creator of Tar Beach. Vividly expressed in Faith Ringgold's sumptuous colors and patterns, We Came to America is...

When Miss Onya's class has the chance to create a mosaic piece of art depicting Canada, they are each given a different tile to glue down. As they begin to place their tiles down to create Canada, they each explain how their tile reminds...

Sesame Street's Rosita learns how to respond when strangers at the supermarket tell her and her Mami not to speak Spanish--this illustrated paperback is based on the video of the same name on the Sesame Street in Communities website. Rosita and her Mami experience...

"You will reach the far-off land if you keep hope alive within you." The words of Magic Frog give courage to the young mouse on his long and perilous journey to reach the wonderful land of legend. He faces many obstacles on his quest...