50 Books in this collection
Family Diversity
Honor all the people in children's lives who care for them. This collection highlights the bonds between caregivers and children while reflecting and celebrating our students' family structures and configurations.
Themes & Categories
- Adoption
- Biracial / Multiracial
- Childhood Experiences and Memories
- Cultural Diversity
- Dreams & Aspirations
- Families
- Fathers
- Grandparents
- Home
- Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence
- Immigration
- Mentors
- Mothers
- Multiple Ethnicities Represented
- Optimism / Enthusiasm
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Pride
- Similarities and Differences
- Tolerance / Acceptance
- English
Books in This Collection
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A House by the River
By William Miller, Ying-Hwa Hu, Cornelius Van WrightA House by the River
By William Miller, Ying-Hwa Hu, Cornelius Van WrightView DetailsA young girl learns her rickety, old house by the river is stronger than the fiercest storm because it is fortified by love and family.
A Shelter in Our Car
By Monica Gunning, Elaine PedlarA Shelter in Our Car
By Monica Gunning, Elaine PedlarView DetailsZettie and her Mama left their warm and comfortable home in Jamaica for an uncertain life in the United Sates, and they are forced to live in Mama's car.
All Around Us
By Xelena González, Adriana M. GarciaAll Around Us
By Xelena González, Adriana M. GarciaView DetailsThis gorgeous picture book -- winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor and American Indian Youth Literature Award Picture Book Honor -- celebrates the circles that surround us, in the sky, the earth, our neighborhoods, ourselves... if we just dare to look for them.
Antonio's Card / La tarjeta de Antonio
By Rigoberto González, Cecilia ÁlvarezAntonio's Card / La tarjeta de Antonio
By Rigoberto González, Cecilia ÁlvarezView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. A tender story about a boy struggling to express his love for his mother and her partner in a nontraditional family.
Auntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic
By Ginnie Lo, Beth LoAuntie Yang's Great Soybean Picnic
By Ginnie Lo, Beth LoView DetailsWhen Jinyi and her family discover a soybean field, they begin a tradition that becomes a staple of the Chinese American community in the Midwest.
Benji, the Bad Day, and Me
By Sally J. Pla, Ken MinBenji, the Bad Day, and Me
By Sally J. Pla, Ken MinView DetailsSammy is having the absolute rottenest, worst day ever. His little brother, Benji, knows exactly what that's like.
Bookjoy, Wordjoy
By Pat Mora, Raul ColónBookjoy, Wordjoy
By Pat Mora, Raul ColónView DetailsAn inspiring collection of Pat Mora's own glorious poems celebrating a love of words and all the ways we use and interact with them: reading, speaking, writing, and singing.
Bringing Asha Home
By Uma Krishnaswami, Jamel AkibBringing Asha Home
By Uma Krishnaswami, Jamel AkibView DetailsA biracial Asian Indian American boy finds his own special way to bond with his sister while the family awaits her adoption from India.
Calling the Doves / El canto de las palomas
By Juan Felipe Herrera, Elly SimmonsCalling the Doves / El canto de las palomas
By Juan Felipe Herrera, Elly SimmonsView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. Calling the Doves is Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera's story of his migrant farmworker childhood.
Coming to America
A Muslim Family's StoryBy Bernard WolfPaperback: $13.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageComing to America
A Muslim Family's StoryBy Bernard WolfView DetailsA photo-essay of a Muslim family from Egypt; their experiences living in America; and the sacrifices they make to have a better life.
DeShawn Days
By Tony Medina, R. Gregory ChristiePaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDeShawn Days
By Tony Medina, R. Gregory ChristieView DetailsIn this uplifting story told in verse, a young boy living in the inner city projects tells about his hopes, fears, and dreams.
Every Month Is a New Year
Celebrations Around the WorldBy Marilyn Singer, Susan L. RothView DetailsHappy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.
Family Pictures / Cuadros de familia
By Carmen Lomas Garza, Sandra Cisneros, Pat MoraFamily Pictures / Cuadros de familia
By Carmen Lomas Garza, Sandra Cisneros, Pat MoraView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. In this Pura Belpré Honor-winning book, Carmen Lomas Garza tells the story of her childhood growing up in Kingsville, TX.
Family Poems for Every Day of the Week
Poemas familiares para cada día de la semanaBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezFamily Poems for Every Day of the Week
Poemas familiares para cada día de la semanaBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezView DetailsA bilingual poetry collection by the late Francisco X. Alarcón, acclaimed Chicano poet, celebrating the days of the week and everyday childhood experiences.
Una colección bilingüe de poesía del difunto Francisco X. Alarcón, aclamado poeta chicano, que celebra los días de la semana y las experiencias cotidianas de la infancia.
From North to South / Del Norte al Sur
By René Colato Laínez, Joe CepedaFrom North to South / Del Norte al Sur
By René Colato Laínez, Joe CepedaView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. This nuanced picture book tackles the difficult and timely subject of family separation and deportation.
Good Fortune in a Wrapping Cloth
By Joan Schoettler, Jessica LananGood Fortune in a Wrapping Cloth
By Joan Schoettler, Jessica LananView DetailsA heartwarming tale about a loving daughter who diligently learns to sew beautiful Korean wrapping cloths so that she can be reunited with her mother at the royal court.
Grandfather Counts
By Andrea Cheng, Ange ZhangGrandfather Counts
By Andrea Cheng, Ange ZhangView DetailsIn this contemporary intergenerational story, a biracial girl and her Chinese grandfather overcome language differences and develop a special bond.
Grandfather's Story Cloth
By Linda A. Gerdner, Sarah Langford, Stuart LoughridgeGrandfather's Story Cloth
By Linda A. Gerdner, Sarah Langford, Stuart LoughridgeView DetailsChersheng feels sad and helpless when he learns that Grandfather has Alzheimer's Disease, but then Chersheng's mother presents him with a story cloth stitched by Grandfather himself, embroidered in the Hmong tradition.
How Far Do You Love Me?
By Lulu DelacreHow Far Do You Love Me?
By Lulu DelacreView DetailsThis unique bedtime book by award-winning author-illustrator Lulu Delacre features a game that highlights the universal love between caregivers and children while taking readers on a journey across the seven continents of Earth.
In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall
African Americans Celebrating FathersBy Various Poets, Javaka SteptoePaperback: $10.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageIn Daddy's Arms I Am Tall
African Americans Celebrating FathersBy Various Poets, Javaka SteptoeView DetailsIn this intergenerational collection of poetry by new and established African American writers, fatherhood is celebrated with honor, humor, and grace.
Juna and Appa
By Jane Park, Felicia HoshinoJuna and Appa
By Jane Park, Felicia HoshinoView DetailsFrom the creators of the award-winning picture book Juna's Jar, comes a new magical tale where Juna embarks on a journey to help her biggest hero--her Appa!
Kiyoshi's Walk
By Mark Karlins, Nicole WongKiyoshi's Walk
By Mark Karlins, Nicole WongView DetailsWhere do poems come from? This beautiful picture book about a young aspiring poet and his grandfather shows that the answer lies all around us--if we take the time to look.
Love to Mamá
A Tribute to MothersBy Pat Mora, Paula BarragánPaperback: $10.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLove to Mamá
A Tribute to MothersBy Pat Mora, Paula BarragánMagic Like That
By Samara Cole Doyon, Geneva BowersMagic Like That
By Samara Cole Doyon, Geneva BowersView DetailsIn this celebration of Black Girl Magic, a young girl finds confidence and excitement in the versatility of her natural hair and the way her different hairstyles reflect the natural world.
Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina
By Monica Brown, Sara PalaciosMarisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina
By Monica Brown, Sara PalaciosView DetailsMismatched and fabulous Marisol McDonald celebrates her Peruvian and Scottish heritage.
Bilingual English/Spanish.My Magic Wand
Growing with the SeasonsBy Pat Mora, Amber AlvarezView DetailsFrom bestselling Latina author Pat Mora comes a collection of poems celebrating a young child's growth and everyday experiences throughout the seasons of a year.
My Very Own Room / Mi propio cuartito
By Amada Irma Perez, Maya GonzalezMy Very Own Room / Mi propio cuartito
By Amada Irma Perez, Maya GonzalezView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. Five brothers, two parents, and a house full of visiting relatives make a young Mexican American girl feel crowded.
No Mush Today
By Sally Derby Miller, Nicole TadgellNo Mush Today
By Sally Derby Miller, Nicole TadgellView DetailsThe sweet story a young girl who rebels against eating mushy cereal for breakfast every day by leaving her parents and baby brother to spend the day with her grandmother, then realizes home isn't so bad after all.
Our Celebración!
By Susan Middleton Elya, Ana ArandaOur Celebración!
By Susan Middleton Elya, Ana ArandaView DetailsA delightful rhyming romp through the festivities of a small town's summer parade and celebration, written in English with Spanish words sprinkled throughout.
Poems in the Attic
By Nikki Grimes, Elizabeth ZunonPoems in the Attic
By Nikki Grimes, Elizabeth ZunonView DetailsAward-winning poet Nikki Grimes presents a tender poetry collection where a young girl learns about her mother, the child of an Air Force serviceman.
Quinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito
By Ina Cumpiano, José RamírezQuinito's Neighborhood / El Vecindario de Quinito
By Ina Cumpiano, José RamírezView DetailsJoin Quinito as he introduces the people and places of his neighborhood.
Rainbow Stew
By Cathryn FalwellRainbow Stew
By Cathryn FalwellView DetailsThe sweet story of three children who spend a rainy day with their grandfather, picking fresh vegetables in his garden, and then cook and share a meal of healthy vegetable stew.
Raymond's Perfect Present
By Therese On Louie, Suling WangRaymond's Perfect Present
By Therese On Louie, Suling WangView DetailsWhen he tries to surprise his sick mother with flowers that he grew, a Chinese American boy receives a nice surprise of his own.
Seaside Dream
By Janet Costa Bates, Lambert DavisSeaside Dream
By Janet Costa Bates, Lambert DavisView DetailsIn this tender story of immigration, a young girl finds a way to give her grandmother the perfect present and the courage to plan a trip to her home country, Cape Verde.
Sparkle Boy
By Lesléa Newman, Maria MolaSparkle Boy
By Lesléa Newman, Maria MolaView DetailsYoung Casey loves sparkly things, just like his older sister, who does not approve until an encounter with teasing bullies helps her learn to accept and respect Casey for who he is.
Sumo Joe
By Mia Wenjen, Nat IwataSumo Joe
By Mia Wenjen, Nat IwataView DetailsIn this sweet and funny story, Sumo Joe and his friends enjoy pretending to be sumo wrestlers. But when his little sister wants to join their boy-only game, what should Sumo Joe do?
Sunday Shopping
By Sally Derby Miller, Shadra StricklandSunday Shopping
By Sally Derby Miller, Shadra StricklandView DetailsEvery Sunday night a young girl and her grandmother go on an imaginary shopping trip in this delightful picture book.
Ten Blocks to the Big Wok
A Chinatown Counting BookBy Ying-Hwa HuView DetailsThis charming bilingual English/Mandarin counting book uses a stroll through Chinatown to introduce readers to the numbers one through ten in Chinese ... and will leave you hungry besides!
The Electric Slide and Kai
By Kelly J. Baptist, Darnell JohnsonThe Electric Slide and Kai
By Kelly J. Baptist, Darnell JohnsonView DetailsKai is the only member of his family who can't get the dance steps to the Electric Slide right. But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of African American families.
The Jones Family Express
By Javaka SteptoeThe Jones Family Express
By Javaka SteptoeView DetailsFor as long as Steven can remember, Aunt Carolyn has traveled around the world, and she always sends him postcards from the places she visits.
The Perfect Gift (Confetti Kids #6)
(Dive Into Reading)By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-BenitezView DetailsIn this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Mei's little brother is turning 100 days old and there will be a big party. Mei is determined to find the perfect gift for the special day.
The Story I'll Tell
By Nancy Tupper-Ling, Jessica LananThe Story I'll Tell
By Nancy Tupper-Ling, Jessica LananView DetailsIn this tender story of international adoption, a mother weaves a magical web of tales to explain how her child came to be part of the family.
The Wakame Gatherers
By Holly Thompson, Kazumi WildsThe Wakame Gatherers
By Holly Thompson, Kazumi WildsView DetailsA touching and timely story about a biracial girl who is excited to spend time with her American grandmother and her Japanese grandmother.
There's No Base Like Home
By Jessica Mendoza, Alana Mendoza Dusan, Ruth Mcnally BarshawThere's No Base Like Home
By Jessica Mendoza, Alana Mendoza Dusan, Ruth Mcnally BarshawView DetailsESPN Major League Baseball analyst and two-time Olympic medalist Jessica Mendoza teams up with her sister Alana Mendoza Dusan for their first highly-illustrated novel for young readers, a Dork Diaries for sporty kids.
Two Mrs. Gibsons
By Toyomi Igus, Daryl WellsTwo Mrs. Gibsons
By Toyomi Igus, Daryl WellsView DetailsTwo Mrs. Gibsons is author Toyomi Igus's tender and touching tribute to the two most important women in her life--her Japanese mother and her African American grandmother.
Under My Hijab
By Hena Khan, Aaliya JaleelUnder My Hijab
By Hena Khan, Aaliya JaleelView DetailsThis lovely book from the author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns invites readers to understand and appreciate the hijab and the Muslim women who decide to wear it.
When Aidan Became a Brother
By Kyle Lukoff, Kaylani JuanitaWhen Aidan Became a Brother
By Kyle Lukoff, Kaylani JuanitaView DetailsThis sweet and groundbreaking picture book, winner of the 2020 Stonewall Book Award, celebrates the changes in a transgender boy's life, from his initial coming-out to becoming a big brother.
Where Wonder Grows
By Xelena González, Adriana M. GarciaWhere Wonder Grows
By Xelena González, Adriana M. GarciaView DetailsA 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner
From the creators of the award-winning picture book All Around Us comes another lyrical intergenerational story exploring our connections to nature, family, and traditions.
Young Cornrows Callin Out the Moon
By Ruth Forman, Cbabi BayocYoung Cornrows Callin Out the Moon
By Ruth Forman, Cbabi BayocView Detailswe don have no backyard
frontyard neither...Who needs a backyard when you've got brownstone steps, double dutch, and freeze tag beneath the sizzling summer sun?
Zombies Don't Eat Veggies
By Jorge Lacera, Megan LaceraZombies Don't Eat Veggies
By Jorge Lacera, Megan LaceraView DetailsIn this delightful debut by a talented husband-and-wife team, Mo Romero is a zombie with a deep, dark secret...
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