Booklists
Booklist-Fiction & Nonfiction Books with LGBTQIA characters and authors
Photo by Michael Burrows from Pexels YA books with LGBTQ authors. Fiction and nonfiction booklist A booklist with modern-day stories that discuss gender and sexuality for teens and young adults. 8-12, MIDDLE GRADE READERS NON FICTION 1. The Gender Wheel by Maya...
Booklist-Fiction & Nonfiction Books with Asian youth
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels YA & Children's books with Asian characters Books with Asian main characters Asian writers books Below is a list to recognize the stories about Asian lives and Asian...
Booklist-Fiction & Nonfiction Books with Black Youth
Children's books featuring Black authors or Black characters. Black authors nonfiction Young Adult books by Black authors To celebrate African American and Black authors or characters, a list has been compiled for young readers-middle grade-high school grade readers....
Booklist: Inspired by #BrownBoyJoy
Derrick Barnes wrote I Am Every Good Thing to celebrate the experiences of black boys. The imagery captivates a brown boy’s experiences of skating, swimming, and growing into a future leader. Barnes stated, “I wrote this book for Black boys and the people that love...
Booklist: Nature Books for Children
Books about Earth & Climate Change Books for Kids Nature Books for Children Enjoy these picture books about nature that your child might love to read. These books range from riddles, fiction nature books, and non-fiction books. With broader topics about healing...
Booklist: Juneteenth Books for Children
Booklist: Books about the Juneteenth holiday and what it means for African American communities. Juneteenth is a holiday to celebrate the end of enslavement. After enslavement was Reconstruction. After and during Reconstruction the Black Codes were established. A...
Booklist: Black & Brown Teen Fantasy Books
Booklist Inspired by Gilded Ones by Namina Forna Looking for good graphic novels or novels for your teen? Discover young adult fantasy books written about a Black or Brown teen. 1. The Gilded Ones, by Namina Forna, (2020) Deka lives in an unknown land and learns that...
Teen Stories: Booklist Inspired by Jerri Craft’s Graphic Novel “New Kid”
"New Kid" by Jerry Craft is a graphic novel that shares the drama and experiences of Seventh Grader Jordan Banks. Banks lives in a New York neighborhood. He lives amongst Black youth and enjoys his time with them. When it is time to get back to school, his parents...
Black History Facts about Civil Rights Leaders
As we look into celebrating Martin Luther King's holiday, we should remember the individuals who fought alongside him to bring African Americans justice, equality, jobs, freedom, and so much more. Unknown organizers, freedom riders, activists, and marchers...
Books About Peace
Our nation is in turmoil and we need to think about the wonderful things that we have. Below is a list of books that builds discussions on acceptance, acts of kindness, gratitude, togetherness, mindfulness, and overcoming challenges for peace. We have listed books for...
Children’s Stories about Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a holiday celebrated in December for 8 days. The start date might change which begins each year on the 25th day of the Jewish month. This day is also spelled Chanukah. For centuries, Jewish people have had to fight for their religious freedom. Hanukkah is...
10 Children’s Books About Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a holiday that originated in 1966 to help African-Americans think of their African ancestry. It is based on the East African principles from the Swahili language. Traditionally, Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26-January 1. It is where families feast,...
Celebrate Deaf Communities: Booklist
The deaf community has a rich culture. However, their language and experiences are still not fully understood. They have in the past have been called Dummy, Dumb, Disabled, and so much more. Throughout the years, however, thousands of deaf activists have pushed for...
Booklist: Indigenous Lives
As we celebrate the Thanksgiving, we can also celebrate Indigenous people who lived in America before America was colonized. With November being Native American's People's Month, we wanted to share books with you that celebrates their lives and culture. Below is a...
National S.T.E.A.M Day
National STEAM Day was November 8th. We are providing books and STEAM activities that your Pre-K, Elementary, or Middle Grade reader can do for 21+ days. Enjoy these stories that feature real world activities and diverse scientists in STEAM. STEAM stands for...
Teen Books on Social Justice
With racial injustice and social turmoil brought upon Black Americans, it is our hope that these books can provide clarity, inspiration, and better understandings. There is no ignoring what has occurred to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmad Berry, Emmet Till, and the...
How to Read Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
How to Read Crown an Ode to the Fresh Cut, a modern-day story about a black boy getting a hair cut. A picture book story for 2nd and 3rd grade readers. Crown an Ode to the Fresh Cut celebrates the experiences of what it means to get a "Fresh Cut" in the barber shop....