Diversity books for kids including authors and characters of color and diversity themes.
I am so thrilled to be doing Meera Sriram’s cover reveal today! A few years ago, I flew out to Palo Alto to meet the bloggers behind Multicultural Kid Blogs. MaryAnne of Mama Smiles hosted us. Leanna from All Done Monkey gave me a ride from my hotel to MaryAnne’s meeting venue. Kim Vij from…
Our thanks to Julie Flett for our newest Multicultural Children’s Book Day poster. Multicultural Children’s Book Day is January 25, 2019 and we have some great things planned for you!Download free posters and resources. Receive free books! Celebrate with us on January 25th and all year round! Multicultural Children’s Book Day poster with artwork by…
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Multicultural Children’s Book Day‘s 3rd annual Classroom Kit is available today! It’s FREE and downloadable here. This year’s topic is Understanding Poverty in America. This kit contains: 27 Classroom Books that will help Readers Understand Poverty in America for ages 4 -12 2 Classroom or Home Activities “Poverty Doesn’t Discriminate” Classroom Poster thanks to the talents of award-winning…
Welcome to #DiverseKidLit ! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations. What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing meme designed to promote the reading and writing of children’s books that feature diverse characters. This community embraces all kinds of…
I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for a new picture book by Hayley Barrett and illustrated by Pura Belpré Award-winning illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal! Babymoon by Hayley Barrett, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal Babymoon is a gentle story that pays tribute to the wonder and emotion of a family’s first quiet days with a newborn: The house…
Thanks for joining us today for a special cover reveal of an upcoming nonfiction picture book that is going to have a big impact around the world. I Am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon is co-authored by Miranda and Baptiste Paul, and illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon. It releases February 5, 2019 from Lerner…
Please welcome my guest author today, Emilie Boon who lives in my town! She has a new book out … Ella & Monkey at Sea by Emilie Boon Ella and Monkey must navigate their stormy emotions when they leave behind their beloved grandma and home in Holland, setting sail with Mama for their new home in…
This is Part Four of my Asian Craft and Culture Series with author Debbi Michiko Florence: November 2017: Asian New Year February 2018: Asian Drumming May 2018: Pink Flamingo Day August 2018: Picnic and Scavenger Hunt November 2018: Snow Statues February 2019: Sumo August 2018: Picnic and Scavenger Hunt It’s summer so let’s go outdoors. We will…