Diversity & Multicultural - Kids Fiction

"Heart-twisting and hopeful, bursting with big feelings and gentle magic...destined to be read and loved for generations and held close in many hearts (including mine)." --Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series "Gorgeous." --Booklist (starred review)​ A moving coming-of-age story...

Tiny Polly is a tale of a bullied chicken who wants nothing more than to be accepted.On a farm where she's outcast for looking different, Polly shows us that empathy as well as a kind and brave heart are really what matters most.The beautiful...

Makayla's family is about to change with her baby brother's arrival. She goes on a mission to see how families are each unique. Readers discover how families are different and that different is great Author: Lisa BullardISBN-10: 1728438586ISBN-13: 9781728438580Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages:...

Rachel and Fatima discovered, that they have different skin colours while they were playing in kindergarten playing ground.Then Natalie, a nursery teacher, explained to the children a new way of seeing the importance of acceptance of each other, without prejudges, she wanted the kids...

Publisher location from successfulblackparenting.comAuthor: Janice Robinson-CelesteISBN-10: 0578505134ISBN-13: 9780578505138Publisher: SbpLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/27/2019Pages: 18Format: Board BookWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 5.70h x 5.90w x 0.50d

From the international best-selling author of Sidewalk Flowers and a world-renowned illustrator, this picture book is about the power of song, inspired by the story of the Tower of Babel. This unusual, thought-provoking story begins with an old woman telling a tale to a...

Mari Learns to Read is the first book featuring Spanish vocabulary words by the well-known author of the Tay Series, Phelicia Lang. Early readers will love the engaging pictures, easy to read print and colorful Spanish words. It includes a child-friendly graphic to support...

Eleven-year-old Isabella's blended family is more divided than ever in this "timely but genuine" (Publishers Weekly) story about divorce and racial identity from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Out of My Mind, Sharon M. Draper. Eleven-year-old Isabella's parents are divorced,...

Romelie's family communicates in English and American Sign Language, but what languages do her friends and neighbors use? Young readers will love exploring different languages in this entertaining, illustrated story.Author: Lisa BullardISBN-10: 1728438616ISBN-13: 9781728438610Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.50h x...

Manuel will learn about food from around the world as his classmates share their families' food traditions. In this charming story, readers will discover how food is alike and different across cultures.Author: Lisa BullardISBN-10: 1728438594ISBN-13: 9781728438597Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize:...

Chloe is excited to pick out a special outfit for school, but she isn't sure of what to wear. Readers will learn how clothes can show a person's interests, personality, culture, and more in this delightful story Author: Lisa BullardISBN-10: 1728438578ISBN-13: 9781728438573Publisher: Lerner Publications...

When a toddler wakes up to find his teddy bear missing, he leaves no stone unturned in a frantic search to find his friend. Will Teddy turn up? What if he doesn't? Accompanied by an original song from award-winning Kindie musician, Willie Devargas, this...

Anika is working hard to build her new drone, but it's much more complicated than she thought. There's lots of parts to assemble and programming to do... she needs a little help Her family is so busy though, they all have work, studies or...

Eddie Elephant has never seen anyone like Jake Giraffe before. Jake is different from Eddie in so many ways. What should Eddie think of Jake? How should Eddie feel toward Jake? What should Eddie do around Jake? Eddie imagines many different possibilities until he...

Thirteen-year-old Amy McDougall is worried about Travis, the single gay guy who adopted her when she was a kid. He wants a boyfriend, yet isn't having any luck finding one himself. Amy decides the solution is for someone else to do the finding. Someone...

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...

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...

Brook & Brax face a terrifying reality. Everyday, on their way home from school, they are cornered by bullies Puke and Lil Dumps, who threaten and hurt them. The boys always run and hide to escape further punishment, but one day, something extraordinary happens....

Life in Guatemala is simple for young Davico and his older brother Felipe ... until soldiers invade, and the blackouts begin. Davico lives with his family above La Casita -- the Little House -- in Guatemala City in the early 1950s. But it's not...

Come along on a lively, lyrical exploration of the world's most beloved sports. Rhyming text and energetic artwork featuring a diverse group of children introduce the basics of eight sports popular around the world: baseball, track, football/soccer, gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and swimming. Includes...

Oddly Colorful is a story about an odd boy named Darren, and an equally odd girl named Linda Lee Ta-Da-Look-At-Me who both agree that it's good to be odd. Oddly Colorful celebrates diversity, creativity, inclusivity, and the joy that comes with making new friendships...

Brown Girl and Brown Boy are on a mission to be healthy to grow up and be big and strong. These curious kids discover positive health choices, from eating nutritious food to going to the doctor for check-ups. With charming illustrations and engaging text,...

For fans of Wonder, Chris Baron's The Magical Imperfect is an affecting middle grade story of two outcasts who become friends... Etan has stopped speaking since his mother left. His father and grandfather don't know how to help him. His friends have given up...

A simple, engaging story introducing ideas of non-binary identities, tolerance and acceptance to very young readers, from the writer of the critically acclaimed picture book, The Pocket Chaotic.''A simple yet inclusive story that is likely to build tolerance, insight, and healthy relationships among young...

Are you looking for an engaging book to teach your child how to count? Of course, and this is it! In "1, 2, 3 Count Animals with Me," watch your young one develop a love for numbers and a variety of zoo animals. This...

KJ is spending time with Grandma and Nanna whilst his parents are away for the week. He is intrigued by a picture of a little baby with his mum and dad. The question of "What is My Name?" comes up when KJ learns that...

Meet Habiba, Aleksander, Malee, Elisa and Dinesh. They have left everything they have ever known and arrived in a classroom in a new country. Meet Grace, Jaylyn, Cameron, Miguel and Yu. They have never lived anywhere else. Hello! A Welcoming Story is the journey...

The place: Central Park, Earth. The time: Now. What does a migrating bird have to tell us humans about how to treat each other?Little Bird's Big Message is a picture book for age 0-5, with themes of antiracism, diversity, and kindness and social justice....

Do you know your holidays?Join the children of the world in this bright and colorful book as they count holidays from one to ten throughout the year, introducing readers to their unique and special celebrations. This is a must-have book for families who consider...

"Long ago, when God first formed the sand and sea and sky, He smiled and said, 'There's one more special thing I ought to try.'" Our Creator used wonderful, diverse colors when making the animals, plants, and terrain of our world. He took the...

A Beautiful Present for Bili takes you through the emotions and experiences an only child goes through before the birth of a new baby. From the feelings of sadness when Bili sees his mum isn't feeling well, through to the tummy growing and the...

Orange, a young person wrestling with feelings of belonging, helplessness and fitting in with the other personified colors of the rainbow, discovers her purpose, worth, and with help, a better sense of self. The value of diversity, inclusion, power of words, and getting help...

Immigrants come from countries far, to dream their dreams beneath American stars. Let's see who's here in this great place, a land of diversity: the United States Our American Dream is written by Fiona McEntee, an award-winning nationally recognized immigration lawyer. As an immigrant,...

Wonderful things can be accomplished when people come together! In this moving story, a king banishes anyone who looks different than him and builds a wall to keep them away. Soon, he sees that without people with various types of talents and expertise, his...

Louie Blue lives in Blueville and attends the Rainbow Academy for Blues, where he's learning how to be part of a rainbow. When he graduates, he'll take his place in the sky-and meet many other colors. One day, some of his classmates start making...

"There's an Ethiopian; there's an Ethiopian!" I heard them shouting. I looked behind me, but I couldn't see any Ethiopian. Children began crowding round me, and I still didn't realize that they meant me, I was the Ethiopian. Meskerem was born in a small...

Robert, a five-year-old with epilepsy, has a seizure at school. The students don't understand what a seizure is all about, and one child even makes fun of Robert. To make Robert and the other students understand what happened, the Coach gives the children a...

Would you like to dance to the drum drum drum of the masquerade? Well, it is carnival time in St. Kitts-Nevis' and Saulo is excited to see the masquerades perform and dance and to hear their music. He dreams of dancing the masquerade one...

Take a rollicking, rhyming ride through the animal kingdom to discover that no matter how different we may be, it takes all kinds, shapes, colors and sizes to make the world a special, wondrous place.Author/Illustrator Paolo Mazzucato presents a little tale designed to remind...

"There are so many things I DO NOT UNDERSTAND."What happens when the lone Jewish girl in a small Mississippi town challenges the rules of segregation in the hot summer of 1953?Essie Rose Ginsberg, writer, loner, and all-time worrier, is hoping for a carefree summer...

Brittney, Malik, and Chase cannot wait to celebrate Donuts with Dad's day at school. Kayla is not as excited as her friends.She has a secret that she doesn't want her friends to find out about. She just wants to stay home, but her mom...

Georgia is having a hard time. A really hard time. Her best friend, Sienna, has passed away. She's shutting down in school, ignoring texts from her friends, and won't even eat her Chicken Alfredo (her favorite ) for dinner. Her mother knows she's hurting...

We always ask kids, " What do you want to BE when you grow up?" They always respond with "firefighter, astronaut, teacher, and doctor." And that's what we expect to hear from that question. But this book encourages kids to BE humble humans and...

Brandon and his cousins are on a trip to visit their grandparents in Beijing, China While bonding with family, practicing Chinese, touring historic sites and feasting on local dishes, Brandon thinks he sees a tiny panda. However, every time he gets close, the panda...

The Kingdom Of Fu Fu reveals a whimsical land of creatures who live in a blue and yellow island home. When a young little Fu Fu is swept away from his home by a sudden storm and finds himself on a distant shore, he...

An adventurous superhero story filled with humor and wonder for the most curious of young minds. The Adventures of Brown Boy follow one amazing little boy, Chase, aka, "Brown Boy" as he tackles several everyday tasks and hurdles all while being surrounded and supported...

The Hero Within Me is a story about a boy named Shawn who, to the world, has disabilities, but inside his heart, you will find he is extraordinary. Kids will be enlightened with this story of discovery. Buckle your seatbelt, as you go through...

Mommy Loves Me, Can't You See? explores the genuine love between an adoptive mother and her baby girl. The story masterfully dives into all of the beautiful ways they are alike and also creatively explores the ups and downs they experience as they explore...

Meet Bob and his special truck. The troubles of a small town are solved by the special duo until everything goes wrong. Thankfully, Bob has made friends due to his nice deeds. Bob learns an important lesson about what makes us truly special. Author:...

Ella is fed up, but what can she do? Her quarrelling cousins are making her blue It's Mummy's big party - the family's all here. But two pesky cousins are spoiling the cheer Ella just wants them to party and play, She can't let...