All the Colors We Are by Katie Kissinger
English and Spanish text. Tells the story of how we get our skin color.
Bein' With You This Way
by W. Nikola-Lisa
A rap poem celebrating the joyful innocence of childhood and racial diversity.
Black Snowman
by Phil Mendez
A black snowman comes to life and help young Jacob discover the beauty
of his Black heritage and his own self-worth.
Black, White, Just Right! by Marguerite
Davol
Playful story of a child with one white and one black parent.
Everybody Cooks Rice by Norah Dooley
Everybody Bakes Bread by Norah Dooley
Both books introduce a variety of cultures; one through different kinds
of bread and the other through different ways rice is prepared.
Feathers and Fools by Mem Fox
Story of two different birds who don't know they are supposed to be enemies.
Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette
Winter
Famous Underground Railroad conductor, Peg Leg Joe, teaches slaves the
way to freedom. Beautiful pictures.
Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea
Newman
Story of a child with two mommies who are lesbians.
I Have a Sister, My Sister is Deaf
by J W Peterson
Excellent vehicle for explaining the world of the totally deaf to young
children.
I Wish I Were a Butterfly by James
Howe
Tale of a cricket who thought he was ugly and a toad who made him feel
that way.
People by Peter Spier
A great book illustrating that each of us is a unique individual deserving
of respect. Points out that what is unfamiliar to us is often seen as "strange" or "funny".
Brings to light how without diversity life would be extremely boring!
Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
Illustrates that although there are differences between people around
the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as poain,
joy, and love.
