Our theme for this month’s Diverse Children’s Books linkups is Favorite Diverse Author or Illustrator. Who is your must-read author or must-see illustrator? (The theme is only a suggestion. Diverse posts on alternate topics are always welcome.) My choice is this multicultural board book that celebrates a strong powerful Hindu girl! Padmini Is Powerful by Amy Maranville, illustrated by…
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Diversity books for kids including authors and characters of color and diversity themes.
Sponsorships for Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2017 now OPEN!
Sponsorships for Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2017 are now OPEN! See below about our programs for Free Diversity Children’s Books for Teachers and Free Diversity Children’s Books for Parents. Sign Up for Multicultural Children’s Book Day Sponsorships Publishers and authors who might be interested in Multicultural Children’s Book Day, please head over to our Sponsorship Page and…
Beautiful Barefoot Books
I love the message Barefoot Books newest title, The Barefoot Book of Children. It’s about opening the hearts and minds of children to spark their curiosity to learn about people around the world. It’s about examining differences to find connections and similarities, thus discovering the humanity in each and every person. Author Kate DePalma and senior editor at Barefoot…
Favorite Bilingual Books at #DiverseKidLit Linky
Thanks for joining us for #DiverseKidLit linky! Here’s my pick for favorite bilingual picture book: Mamá The Alien/Mamá la Extraterrestre by Rene Colato Lainez, illustrated by Laura Lacamara Our theme for today’s Diverse Children’s Books linkup is Favorite Bilingual Book(s). What are your favorite children’s books in two or more languages? (The theme is only a suggestion. Diverse posts on alternate…
#ReadYourWorld vs #WeNeedDiverseBooks
Valarie and I are gearing up for Multicultural Children’s Book Day on January 27th, 2017, so I thought this might be a good time to explain what I perceive to be the differences between two different but similar groups: Multicultural Children’s Book Day and We Need Diverse Books. In a business analogy, one is a…
12 Amazing NEW Diversity Picture Books
I’ve been collecting piles of new picture books and these twelve diverse picks stood out to me. How about you? What new diversity, multicultural, and inclusive picture books are you enjoying? Thanks for sharing! Diversity Picture Book Most Likely To Win a Caldecott Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie*, illustrated by Yuyi Morales *Sherman Alexie has…
Cover Reveal: THE NIAN MONSTER
Today I’m thrilled to reveal the cover of a new great Chinese New Year picture book, The Nian Monster, by my guest author is Andrea Wang. I have more Chinese New Year picture books, new and improved Chinese New Year picture book list, and a Lunar New Year picture book list by author Janet Wong…