Diversity & Multicultural - Kids Fiction

Rosie has been placed in foster care in an African American home. She misses comforts of home and talks about how different things are in her new home. Join Rosie as she learns that just because others look different doesn't mean they are and...

A fierce, feminist, and fun middle grade fantasy graphic novel about a twelve-year-old Indian American girl named Shakti who must learn the power of her ancestral magic if she wants to save her family and town from a dangerous curse. Written by Stonewall Honor...

A picture book inspired by the author's family's journey on the last flight out of Saigon, I Am Both is a compelling exploration of identity, immigration, and family. We zip through the city listening to the music of the street. I hear the swish...

Everywhere you go, all around the world people are eating ice cream! And while some folks spoon up sundaes and some savor Syrian bouza--one thing is always true: ice cream is joy! Travel the globe and discover a mouthwatering selection of cold, creamy treats....

A sweet, empowering picture book by debut author-illustrator Lorian Tu about two siblings who learn in their own ways how all the different parts of their family make them special.Like the colors of the rainbow and the notes of a song, none of Arturo...

Maidin! Come along for a sunny (then rainy!) day in Ireland. Count sheep on the farm, practice hurling, and make a wish on a rainbow. Irish author Muireann Ní Chíobháin and illustrator Fuchsia MacAree draw on their personal experiences to create this sweet board...

Hola! Come along for a day of exploring the sights and sounds of Colombia from the farm to the city. Join Bebé and Perrito as they snack on arepa con chocolate, visit the market, dance cumbia, and count whales in the waves. Colombian author...

Lacinda the Lion was born in a tiny town where being a Super Youneek Beast wasn't always celebrated. Her friends and family didn't know quite what to think of her! She faces some challenges and curious eyes when she goes to school for the...

A young girl makes a bindi with her grandmother and discovers what wearing one means to her. A young girl is eager to learn all about bindis, the red dot that goes between her brows. Paati, her grandmother, shows her how to make a...

Mama and Nana make a tasty treat! A food that Nana really loves to eat. It's not easy making something so delicious. Can she do it? She's definitely ambitious. With help from Mama she just might and those spring rolls will taste just right!...

"Meet Rosie Fuentes Conoce a Rosie Fuentes" is the introductory bilingual board book of the animated PBS preschool series "Rosie's Rules".Meet Rosie Fuentes--an inquisitive, adventurous, bilingual 5-year old girl ready to discover the world beyond her family walls. There is so much that Rosie...

After the international success of The World's Biggest Fart, comes this hilarious animal poop contest.The horse thinks that his poop is the best in the world. But the cow thinks that hers is better. The pig, the goat and the duck disagree... Which is...

"Do not just take what you need from the land.Think of what you can give back to the land too." Rain stops pouring on Kim's village. Trees become bare, and have no fruits to spare. Kim and her friend Teddy enter the forest to...

The perfect gift for new moms!You will love sharing this adorable, rhyming picture book with your little one. Celebrate the love that parents give and the dreams that they have for their children. A simple rhyming book with beautiful illustrations! The perfect gift for...

(Bilingual English-Ukrainian edition) This is the story of two brothers: one skilled in the practical arts and the other, Prince Tambal, considered by most people to be only a dreamer. Their father, the king, announces a competition to produce "interesting and useful devices." The...

All Things Equal is about two school-aged children, Serena and Tommy, being taught a life lesson by a beautiful butterfly that lures them to a magical garden. Serena and Tommy have a tendency to treat people who don't look like them negatively. The garden...

Nis, have you ever wondered why children are given pitas while celebrating their birthdays? In this magical story, you will learn how this joyous Mexican tradition began. For over five hundred years, nis all over Mexico have eaten the delicious sweet candy from Las...

(Bilingual English-Turkish 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,...

Mommy surprises Brandon with his grandma, Po (婆婆), and grandpa, Gōnggong (公公), when she picks him up from school one day. When they get home, the adventure begins! While Brandon and Po (婆婆) are making Chinese dumplings, called jiǎozi (饺子), Brandon makes a mess...

This heartfelt picture book from Today show co-anchor Craig Melvin is a tribute to fathers, sons, and the childhood milestones that inspire pride in every parent. Perfect for Father's Day!I'm proud of you when you try.I'll be cheering you on.Always aim for the sky.Through...

"Sometimes it's hard to see so many presidents that don't look like me."Beginning with a simple but powerful observation, this delightful children's book is a call to action. It empowers and affirms the boundless potential in girls everywhere, while celebrating a powerful color.At once...

Spending time at Discovery Casa is always an adventure! Just ask Italian American twins Alex and Ella, and their Afro Panamanian friend Layla. The three friends are happy to be together again and even happier when they discover that the retirement home's most talented...

Discover the inspiring story of Sabbih, a determined young girl from a small village in Tanzania who defies all odds to pursue her dream of becoming a robotics engineer.Based on a true story, 'The World of Sabbih'(c) follows Sabbih's journey as she overcomes obstacles...

(Bilingual English-Turkish 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...

Ethan helps to fill his hamster's food bowl and water bottle every day. Carl doesn't mind that his pet, Brutus, is just a rock. Lily likes to read stories to her goldfish, Shiny. Read all about the pets Mr. Banter's students have at home,...

(Bilingual English-Turkish edition) Wanting badly to have a son, the Queen of Hich-Hich consults Arif the Wise Man on the matter. But because she fails to follow his precise instructions, she gives birth to a half-boy, whom she calls Neem. That Neem is able...

Find out the truth behind the Tooth Fairy! Gabe is your average 9-year-old kid who is beginning to question all the tales he grew up hearing. And when he loses his tooth at school, Gabe knows it means cash, but it also means a...

Everything is going wrong...Gwen and Gabby love Halloween. They have spent ages finding just the right costumes to wear while Trick-or-Treating. But when only Gabby's outfit is delivered, Gwen fears the worst.Will Gwen's costume come in time for Halloween?Find out what happens in this...

Unicorn best friends Magical, Unique, and Divine embrace just how special they are--and just how special you are--in this picture book adventure. Celebrate your inner unicorn with the first Little Golden Book in the Afro Unicorn line! Which spectacular unicorn are you? Each Afro...

In this sweeping picture book, an Indian girl discovers the power of her name as she travels along the river she was named after. What's so special about your name? Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn't think there is anything special about her very long...

Watch kindness ripple through the community...spreading happiness like sunshine, connecting diverse groups like a footbridge, and lifting hope like a kite string. How can YOU lift others with kindness?Author: Michelle SchaubISBN-10: 1733035982ISBN-13: 9781733035989Publisher: Cardinal Rule PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2021Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 11.10h x 9.00w...

Readers of Lucky Broken Girl, Hurricane Child, and The House on Mango Street, will love this debut middle grade novel about finding sanctuary with friends who understand the enormous changes life can throw at you when you're 11. What Elisa, Lucia, and Alice see-and...

On this festive day, Kelly Kidd and her parents will honor their traditions by spending time with the ones they love the most. Kelly's friend Layla is eager to explore Plains with the Kidd family today. Layla is a black lamb who has spent...

(Bilingual English-Ukrainian edition) 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...

An amazing journey of secrets, self-discovery, kites, and lemonade! Leena, who suffers from selective mutism, and her family move to Riyadh because of her father's job. Her new home is in a modern apartment building where she meets and makes friends with Rima, a...

(Bilingual English-Dutch edition) Some 250 years ago, the Great King Ahmad Shah Durrani ruled Afghanistan and, from there, a magnificent empire extending from eastern Iran to northern India, and from the Amu Darya River to the Indian Ocean. Known to his people as Ahmad...

It's the first day of fourth grade! Lupita and her family have just emigrated from Mexico and settled into their new home in the United States of America. Maral, a bit of a know-it-all, looks across the playground and notices the new girl in...

Join Calvin and his animal friends for a busy day at school, filled with lots ofactivities, laughter, and friendship! Along the way, you'll learn everyday dialogue inCantonese.Highlights include: - Spoken Cantonese with Jyutping romanization- Essential school vocabulary for everyday conversation- "Look and find" over...

Do you want to raise a child who's kind to themselves and kind to others? This book will help children: Love and accept themselves just the way they are Appreciate and celebrate other people's differences Build their self-confidence and self-esteem Nurture their tolerance, empathy...

(Bilingual English-Dutch edition) This timeless story has entertained people all over the world for hundreds of years. When a stranger who has been traveling for many days stops at the home of a young couple to ask for a glass of water and a...

Fourteen-year-old Skye Richardson had to leave her home, school and friends when she and her mom moved across the country to a small town on the East Coast. She's not happy about it. Then she gets a part-time job at a local coffee shop...

Little Niko loves to blow bubbles and has a blast watching them pop. But one special bubble doesn't pop like all theothers. Niko tries to catch this Trouble Bubble but is, instead, led on a journey where he learns a very important lesson. Come...

Eli loves to play with his friends in the pond, but the pond is too small for him. Eli tells his mother. Eli mothers tell him not to be ashamed of being different. Find out how Eli makes room as he discovers something about...

(Bilingual English-Ukrainian edition) In this amusing story, an old woman encounters an eagle for the first time. Perplexed by its unfamiliar appearance, she decides to change it to suit her own ideas of what a bird should look like. Her efforts mirror a common...

DID YOU KNOW? Some of the most popular dishes in the United States today originated in other countries. Maize (corn) is at the heart of Mexican cuisine. France produces over five hundred types of cheese. Pizza started out as a flat disc of bread...

Feisty Fairy Friends is a story about the behavior of feisty girls who are also fairies. The story speaks to how we can use our powers for good or not so good if we choose to make the right decisions! Come with us on...

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: 1771055855ISBN-13: 9781771055857Publisher: Chalkboard PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/25/2021Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize:...

Learn exactly what it takes to have healthy friendships! From lending support to someone who needs it to going on adventures, this uplifting book empowers children to be the kind of friend they want to have. Having good friends--and being a good friend--is one...

Return to the magical cabin named Haven and get ready for an experience you will never forget.Several months after Fox and Otter's adventure to the Lower World, winter has made for long, boring days that seem to drag on forever. Bored and restless, they...

(Bilingual English-Hungarian edition) On the day a boy is born, his parents are visited by a wise man who tells them, "This is a very, very important boy, and I'm going to give him something marvelous one day, but I will have to give...