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Inclusive Children's Books That Will Warm Your Heart
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items We're all voracious readers in this house, and as a blended interracial family, it's especially important to us to represent different cultures and perspectives. Here are some of our favorites over the years.
Gorgeous illustrations & a powerful story about Bessie, a revolutionary Black woman who makes a big splash in the motorcycle world 🏍
Bessie the Motorcycle Queen
A great story about the value of being yourself even when it's hard. I could barely make it through the story without crying, especially knowing the ridicule Colin Kaepernick has endured for standing up for equality.
I Color Myself Different: Kaepernick, Colin, Wilkerson, Eric
We read this out loud as a family, and it's had me in stitches and tears. It takes place during the beginning of 2020 when things drastically changed due to COVID. Relatable for all ages.
New from Here | Book by Kelly Yang | Official Publisher Page
Our family loves Cilla Lee-Jenkins. We read all 3 in the series as a family. I literally sobbed through a whole chapter one time. The writing is so good ❤️
Future Author Extraordinaire (Cilla Lee-Jenkins, 1)
Beautiful illustrations and a lovely expression of the imagination. My son really loves gardening (and truly has a knack for it), so this one stays in rotation 🌸
The Extraordinary Gardener: Boughton, Sam
Gorgeous illustrations! It's a longer read, so this is great for older kiddos. We first read this when my daughter was 8, and she loved it.
Islandborn: Díaz, Junot, Espinosa, Leo
Our family celebrates Juneteenth every year with a special meal--we also read this book to teach our kids more about the reality of the end of slavery in the United States. It's an emotional read every time.
The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery
Ruby Bridges wrote this book from the her 6 year-old perspective, which makes the feelings pretty relatable for kids
-our kids asked a lot of questions when we read this one—a really good conversation starter!
I Am Ruby Bridges - Books
My sons loved this book--perfect for preschool age! It's also a relatable read for parents. Lots of fun!
Playtime for Restless Rascals - Books
As a huge fan of hip-hop and the wife of a rapper & producer, I am absolutely partial to this book, but the kids love it too! Gorgeous illustrations by Tedi Kima and poetically told by Laban Carrick Hill. This is the story of DJ Kool Herc and how...
When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc & Hip Hop
My absolute favorite! A beautiful story of two young friends, written in dialect by Lucille Clifton (an incredible poet).
Three Wishes: Clifton, Lucille
Such a beautiful Halloween story that touches on the exciting and anxious parts of my son's absolute favorite holiday 🎃
A Tiger Called Tomás by Charlotte Zolotow
Beautifully told story about Areli, an immigrant, who lived her childhood separated from her family in different stages. My 5 year-old has mentioned the story and the emotions within it a few times since we read it. The way the author communicates ab...
Areli Is a Dreamer: True Story by Areli Morales