Diversity & Multicultural - Kids Fiction

The average military family moves every 2 to 3 years. For children in military families, that means they will likely change schools 6 to 9 times before they graduate. Growing up in a military family is not always easy, but it can be full...

It had been foretold that Sunjata would become king. However, many doubted he had the skills to fulfill the prophecy. This story is an adaptation of an epic poem that has been told by jali poets since the 13th century. It tells of a...

Joy is just like any other little girl... except that she was born with only one hand. Her family believes in her, but others are curious and concerned. How will Joy manage in life without two hands like most everyone else?Follow Joy as she...

The beloved award-winning children's book, "The Adventures of Princess Anyah of Antibarba: The Fishing Expedition," is now a coloring book. Join the Caribbean Princess Anyah of Antibarba as she goes on a fishing expedition with her dad, King Ananda. Color the scenes and hang...

In this powerfully written and beautifully illustrated picture book by award-winning author and illustrator team Carole Boston Weatherford and E. B. Lewis, Mother Africa addresses her offspring of all colors in all corners of the earth, reminding us of our timeless bond. Written in...

Everyone's favorite second grader is back with an all-new invention sure to wow her classmates! Geraldine's latest mission is to unite her class in celebration of their unique differences. When she sees the kids at recess giving the new kid from Pakistan a hard...

As Anne's birthday drew close, her friends prepared a soca party. Anne loves the sound of Caribbean soca music played on steel pans and West Africa's spicy jollof rice. Hence, her friends planned to celebrate her special day with a fusion of sounds and...

A story about coming to a new home and the diverse people you meet on an airplane. For fans of Last Stop on Market Street. On this airplane . . . Someone travels solo, two travel as one, three returnand four set out. In...

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 even to make use of those obstacles...

The uplifting journey of a bashful cloud ("kumo" in Japanese) who discovers the rewards of feeling seen. Kumo is a cloud whose only wish is to float unseen. When she's assigned cloud duty for the day, she feels overwhelmed by self-doubt and her fear...

If we can come together, if we can build together, if we can make music together . . . We will build the type of harmony we need to promote love, justice, and freedom. Kofi Loves Music celebrates the power of music in bringing...

A beautifully illustrated picture book about friendly monsters for kids aged 5-9.The Monster House tells a wonderful story in rhyme about being a good friend and not judging others because they look or act differently to us. It also teaches children in a fun...

Fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Paola Santiago and the River of Tears, and Disney's Encanto will be captivated by this fantastical novel about a girl who must learn to trust her ancestral powers when she comes face-to-face with the Mexican legend...

This exciting and adventurous start to a middle-grade trilogy follows a queer boy and his family as they try to halt the chaotic effects of a mysterious ring, drawing upon Jewish mythology to navigate magic, mayhem and the search for pride in one's identity.The...

The Mellow Fellow knows that birds of ALL feathers can flock together.The Mellow Fellow - a bright-eyed, colorful parrot - is always happy, no matter whom he meets or where he travels. But his neighbor, the Grumpy Grouch, does not share his positive attitude....

In "My African Teacher," Sally is curious. She is growing up in a world full of differences. Her growing mind is beginning to question these differences. Her questions may be full of tension, but how would Sally's dad respond? My African Teacher would like...

"Karuna Riazi has a way with words. This story will find its way into your heart."--Tae Keller, Newbery Medalist for When You Trap a Tiger"As timeless as it is timely, A Bit of Earth is a rare gift."--Laurel Snyder, author of National Book Award...

Melanie is a brave little girl with a head full of curls. She is faced with the challenge of loving herself more than feeling scared or sad about what others think of her. Melanie is a little girl that loves her melanin, and, most...

A gripping, richly imagined fantasy set in an alternate ancient African world in which a Black girl finds her power and saves her people from evil, by the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning author of Black Panther: The Young Prince. In the...

Everyone deserves to be loved and included, and this unique book presents the message that we're all important and features padded, shiny fabric; peek-through pages; die cuts throughout; and a squishy, shiny heart that shows through the front cover. Feeling loved and knowing that...

It's 1935, and tuberculosis is ravaging the nation. Everyone is afraid of this deadly respiratory illness. But what happens when you actually have it? When Halle and her mother both come down with TB, they are shunned--and then they are sent to the J.N....

Am I Blue or Am I Green- Azul o verde, cual soy yo? is a children's bilingual (Spanish and English) book that explores, through the eyes of a child, the differences between the Red, White and Blue of the American flag and the Green,...

In Theodore's community everyone's included. It doesn't matter who you are, what you can or can't do, where you come from or what you look like, in Theodore's community, everyone's invited!Using rhythm and rhyme and a host of colourful and unique characters, this beautifully...

Aunty's House is a playful tale of a young girl visiting her aunty 's house, playing and roughhousing with her cousins who she enjoys so much.This book is perfect for any school aged child who shares a love for family and especially AUNTY! Reading...

2023 Freeman Book Awards "Of Note" title in Children's Literature An exploration of Japanese food, culture, and history that celebrates the special relationship between a child, her grandmother, and the power of kindness, for kids 3-7, by the author of Japanese Home Cooking, Sonoko...

Cousins Janjak and Freda travel with their godmother to visit one of Haiti's most famous national treasures: the Citadelle. On their big adventure, they make a new friend who shows them everyone can use a helping hand. As they tour the famous fortress, they...

Experience the enchanting and timeless tale of expectation, anticipation, and wonder crafted by renowned children's book author Bernette Ford. The Magical Snowflake captures the heartwarming essence of a young girl amid the frosty snow, making it more than just a children's Christmas book; it's...

Ari J. is visiting her grandparents' home in Tennessee for the first time. While sitting on the grand porch one night, she sees a twinkle flash across the yard, followed by more twinkles. As she wonders what they are, her grandfather tells her that...

Sasha's got a problem-and she thinks it's her mom. Sasha's having a rough time fitting in at her new school and her too-much mom isn't helping. Her mom is too tall, too loud, and way too colourful. Worst of all, her mom doesn't sound...

In a land where families pride themselves on knowing the best way to prepare peaches, neighbors compete furiously to outdo one another to find the true essence of the fruit. Their ever-more-complicated extraction processes are so competitive and convoluted that the people completely fail...

(Bilingual English-Ukrainian edition) This is a delightful and humorous tale about a chicken who learns to speak as we do - with unexpected consequences. The surprising events that follow intrigue young children and, and at the same time, alert them in a very amusing...

The leaders of tomorrow will need skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). I am Represented introduces tomorrow's leaders to new possibilities through prose and globally inclusive illustrations of representation in STEAM. The book takes children on a journey to explore what...

If we know one thing for sure, there are many sorts of mamas, & they are all worth celebrating! This toddler book champions mothers doing their jobs and pursuing their passions, alongside their admiring kiddos. Written by student parents, this book especially highlights mothers...

(Bilingual English-Ukrainian 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...

(Bilingual English-Ukrainian edition) When a boy visits another village, he is amazed to find the people terrified of something that - just because they have not seen it before - they mistake for a terrible, dangerous animal. Using his own knowledge and by demonstration,...

Avis is the mother of two girls whose love of bedtime stories inspired her to write A Good Hair Day. As the mother of girls with kinky, curly hair, Avis wrote this book for her children and others with curly hair. She believes that...

Torise, the turtle, meets a new friend who is a duck named Dorothy. They decide to go on a walk in the woods where they meet Reddy the fox. Although Reddy has other plans for them, he comes to appreciate their friendship. Through a...

Firecrackers, family, a Lion dancer, and loud drums are all parts of Grace's Chinese New Year celebrations in this Step 2 Reader! Sweep away the bad luck; sweep in the good luck--it's Chinese New Year! Grace and her family are getting ready for the...

Come join Kaileia and her friends from around the world as they spend an afternoon in her beautiful garden filled with an array of flowers and animals. This book is meant to be sung, so sing along with us using the music page provided...

A wealthy merchant's prize possession is a beautiful bird. Believing that he loves the exotic creature too much to set it free, the merchant discovers that animals are sometimes better at learning by example than humans. This is one of a series of illustrated...

When a little boy wakes up with a dry throat, those around him run about trying to work out what caused the condition. One by one, servants, doctors, and medical students try remedies that only complicate the situation and make the condition worse, ignoring...

I am Above and not beneath.I'm just getting started so please take a seat.I Believe in me and I know others do tooMom, Dad and Nini are just a few!Help your child identify all of the wonderful attributes down on the inside that make...

Lyn Lyn's beloved Nai Nai has a birthday party approaching! All Lyn Lyn wants to do is make a lucky hat for her very special grandma, but her crochet skills are not nearly as refined as Nai Nai's. So Lyn Lyn hatches a plan...

(Bilingual English-Ukrainian edition) Fatima is a young woman whose life seems beset by one disaster after another. Setting forth on a journey from her home in the West, she is shipwrecked and cast ashore alone near Alexandria, Egypt. Adopted by a local family of...

Our class is made up of different shapes, sizes, and smiles--come join us and see!Students of different races, ethnicities, and abilities welcome readers to their class in this uplifting read-aloud.Author: Andria W. RosenbaumISBN-10: 0807561649ISBN-13: 9780807561645Publisher: Albert Whitman & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/28/2023Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize:...

Femi and her friends plan to leave traditional Caribbean treats for Santa, including Black Cake. The children share warm wishes for their favourite dishes while enjoying winter activities at the Christmas fair.Author: Yolanda T. MarshallISBN-10: 1771055863ISBN-13: 9781771055864Publisher: Chalkboard PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/25/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize:...

(Bilingual English-Spanish edition / Edici biling? ingl駸-espal) A wealthy merchant's prize possession is a beautiful bird. Believing that he loves the exotic creature too much to set it free, the merchant discovers that animals are sometimes better at learning by example than humans. This...

Written in English-Spanglish (with a glossary included!), this charming and nostalgic book will transport readers back to their childhoods, evoking fond memories of a beloved Spanish-language nursery rhyme. This delightful tale is sure to resonate with Spanish speakers from all corners of the Americas,...

Illustrated with stunning cut paper art, these seven poetic vignettes capture true stories of courage, hope, and resilience from around the world.In Imagine A Garden, award-winning children's author Rina Singh shares seven real-life stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their communities amidst...

A little girl shares the steps for the perfect tree trimming -- a holiday picture book for fans of Pick a Pine Tree and The Little Christmas Tree. In this charming Christmas tale, readers will follow along with the main character as she shares...