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Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly AnandAfter Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance.
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I Dream of Popo by Livia BlackburneWhen a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong. Includes author's and illustrator's notes detailing their personal experiences, and glossary of Chinese words connected to the story.
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My Day With the Panye by Tami CharlesIn the hills above Port-au-Prince, a young girl named Fallon wants more than anything to carry a large woven basket to the market, just like her Manman. As she watches her mother wrap her hair in a mouchwa, Fallon tries to twist her own braids into a scarf and balance the empty panye atop her head, but realizes it's much harder than she thought.
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Hair Love: A Celebration of Daddies and Daughters Everywhere by Matthew A CherryAn ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters by the former NFL wide receiver depicts an exuberant little girl whose dad helps her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self.
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Bowwow Powwow: Bagosenjige-niimiidim by Brenda J. ChildWhen Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers--all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow.
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Islandborn by Junot DíazA student in a school largely comprised of first-generation immigrants is daunted by an assignment to draw a picture of where her family came from when she cannot remember her Island origins, an effort that is supported with the memories of family and friends who help her take an extraordinary journey of the imagination back to her cultural roots.
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Paletero Man by Lucky DiazWhen a little boy finally catches up to Paletero José, who has the perfect treats for a hot summer day, his pockets are empty, so the entire community bands together to help him find his dinero.
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A Song of Frutas by Margarita EngleWhile visiting her grandfather, a singing street vendor in Cuba, a little girl helps him sell his frutas, in this lively, rhythmic picture book that celebrates the special bond between a child and grandparent.
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The Librarian's Stories by L. M. FalconeReturning to her post on a bench in front of the burned-out remains of a beloved library, a dedicated librarian reads out loud from books that have survived until her persistence helps bolster her community’s recovery, in a story inspired by the Bosnian War bombing of the National Library of Sarajevo.
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Bodies Are Cool by Tyler FederThrough lively text and delightful illustrations, this truly inclusive book celebrates all the different human bodies that exist in the world.
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Ho'onani: Hula Warrior by Heather GaleA tale based on a true story follows Ho'onani, a child who was born female but doesn't conform to either gender, and who wants to lead the hula chant at school, a traditionally male role.
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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna HoA young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers but by drawing from the strength of the powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment.
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The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh by Supriya KelkarHarpreet Singh has a different color for every occasion, from pink for dancing to bhangra beats to red for courage. He especially takes care with his patkas, his turbans, smoothing each one out gently before putting it on. But when Harpreet's mom finds a new job in a snowy town and the family has to move, he finds himself choosing white over and over--all he wants is to be invisible. Will he ever feel a happy sunny yellow again?
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Danbi Leads the School Parade by Anna KimThrilled to start at her new school in America before she renders her diverse class silent as the first Asian student most of them have ever seen, little Danbi uses the power of her imagination to make friends, learn the rules and lead everyone during a fun-filled parade.
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Natsumi! by Susan LendrothThe festival of traditional Japanese arts is coming up, and little Natsumi's big personality is too much for her family's quieter traditions, until her grandfather introduces her to taiko drumming.
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble MaillardA celebration of the long-cherished Seminole Nation tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals combines evocative verses with vibrant artwork by the award-winning illustrator of La Princesa and the Pea.
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Zonia's Rain Forest by Juana Martinez-NealEnjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Asháninka community.
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Dreamers by Yuyi MoralesThis lovingly-illustrated picture book memoir looks at the myriad gifts migrants bring with them when they leave their homes. It's a story about family. And it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own strengths wherever we roam. Beautiful and powerful at any time but given particular urgency as the status of our own Dreamers becomes uncertain, this is a story that is both topical and timeless.
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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj MuhammadThe Muslim-American Olympic medalist and social justice activist presents a vibrantly illustrated story about two sisters who endure criticism and bullying when they begin school on the first day the elder wears her beautiful blue hijab.
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Wishes by Muon VanIn this spare, poetic picture book based on author Muon Van's family history and told through a series of wishes, a family packs up everything they own and embarks on a perilous oceanic voyage toward a better life.
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All Are Welcome by Alexandra PenfoldDiscover a school where all young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated. Readers will follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where students from all backgrounds learn from and celebrate each other's traditions. A school that shows the world as we will make it to be.
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Brick by Brick by Heidi Woodward SheffieldA first picture book by an award-winning literary newcomer celebrates the warm bond between a little boy and his bricklayer father as they work side by side to help build their city home and achieve the goals of their future.
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Coquí in the City by Nomar PerezA heartfelt story based on Perez’s own experiences traces the story of a boy and his beloved pet frog, who move to the U.S. mainland from Puerto Rico before discovering that New York City has more in common with San Juan than originally anticipated.
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The Star Festival by Moni Ritchie HadleyJoining her loved ones for the annual Star Festival, Keiko and her mama observe beautiful decorations while eating delicious traditional foods and learning about the Tanabata Matsuri folktale, before they use their tanzaku wishes to reunite with a missing loved one.
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The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round by Wendy Wan Long ShangA culturally inspired celebration of the food, laughter and love of a multigenerational family meal depicts busy relatives who gather to prepare food, slurp noodles, press tofu and tap chopsticks to the tune of “The Wheels on the Bus.”
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First Laugh: Welcome, Baby! by Rose Ann TaheA Navaho family welcomes a new baby into the family with love and ceremony, eagerly waiting for that first special laugh. Includes brief description of birth customs in different cultures.
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Fatima's Great Outdoors by Ambreen TariqExcitedly joining her family for an outdoor camping trip in a Midwestern state park, Fatima Khazi helps set up a tent, build a fire and fend off a daddy longlegs before settling down to sleep surrounded by the near-magical sounds of the forest.
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Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-BigelowFrustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Your Name is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names.
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Nana Fatou Goes to School by Tricia Elam WalkerAn evocative celebration of cultural diversity finds young Zura participating in Grandparents Day at her elementary school by introducing her classmates to her West African grandmother, who explains to the students why her traditional facial tattoos are special.
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Watercress by Andrea WangA little girl traveling through Ohio in an old car helps her family collect muddy, snail-covered watercress from a ditch in the wild before learning the story of her immigrant heritage and how foraging for fresh food helps her loved ones stay together.
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111 Trees: How One Village Celebrates the Birth of Every Girl by Rina SinghBased on a true story, a celebration of environmental sustainability, community activism and ecofeminism follows the experiences of a boy from a tradition-oriented Indian village who after losing his mother in childhood honors her memory by planting a tree to celebrate the birth of every girl in the community.
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The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia YangDrawn from Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love.
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Danza!: Amalia Hernández and el Ballet Folklórico de Mexico by Duncan TonatiuhAward-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hernandez, dancer and founder of El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. Published in time for the 100th anniversary of Hernandez's birth, Danza! is the first picture book about thefamous dancer and choreographer. Danza! is a celebration of Hernandez's life and of the rich history of dance in Mexico. As a child, Amalia always thought she would grow up to be a teacher, until she saw a performance of dancers in her town square. She was fascinated by the way the dancers twirled and swayed, and she knew that someday she would be a dancer, too. She began to study many different types of dance, including ballet and modern, under some of the best teachers in the world. Hernandez traveled throughout Mexico studying and learning regional dances. Soon she founded her own dance company, El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, where she integrated her knowledge of ballet and modern dance with folkloric dances. The group began to perform all over the country and soon all over the world, becoming an international sensation that still tours today.
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Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai by Gwendolyn HooksThis picture book tells the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women's rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. She inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years and was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Born on the Waterby Nikole Hannah-JonesA Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and a Newbery Honor-winning author present a lyrical picture book that chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the U.S.
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