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Here are our favorite books about everyday diversity for children. These titles can be found in the Easy section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
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It's Holi!
by Sanyukta Mathur
Getting ready for Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, young Nikhil is nervous about the festivities until his family comes up with a silly solution for him to celebrate the messy colors of spring with everyone.
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One Small Spark
by Ruth Spiro
In this thoughtful and lyrical exploration of the Jewish philosophy tikkun olam, which means“repair the world,” a young girl seeks to solve a problem that connects her to others who are inspired to make a change and help the world become a better place.
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Between My Hands
by Mitali Perkins
In this uplifting picture book about the Indian custom of namaste, meaning “I bow to you,” Maya learns how little hands are capable of big things and that children can give the greatest gift of all: love.
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Cesaria Feels the Beat
by Denise R. Adusei
While getting ready to perform at Carnival, Cesaria, a young deaf girl who hears the music through the soles of her feet, convinces all the other dancers to take off their shoes to feel what she feels.
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Let's Celebrate Korean New Year!
by Michelle W. Park
This heartwarming story follows two sisters as they explore the Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. The Emmy-winning TV host author's own dumpling recipe and a fun-filled activity are included at the end.
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Where Are You From?
by Yamile Saied Mâendez
When a young girl is asked where she's from--where she's really from--she's no longer as she was. She decides to turn to her dear abuelo for some help with this ever-persistent question. But he doesn't quite give her the answer she expects.
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The Hair Book
by LaTonya Yvette
Bold graphics and simple alliterative text celebrate all types of hair, including poufy hair, wavy hair, Afro hair, hair covered in a hijab and more!
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The Most Important Thing
by Antonella Abbatiello
Introduces the concept of accepting differences to the youngest of readers, conveying an important message of unity delivered in the form of a timeless fable, told with charming humor and large fold-out pages
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Beautiful You, Beautiful Me
by Tasha Spillett-Sumner
When she realizes she looks different than her beautiful Mama, Izzy feels sad and confused until Mama encourages her to see her own unique beauty, in this heartwarming story about a multiracial child navigating identity and belonging.
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The Littlest Yak
by Lu Fraser
Devising a growing-up plan, Gertie, the littlest yak who yearns to be BIG, soon discovers that there are some things that only SMALL yaks can do, in this celebration of individuality and self-esteem.
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Ten Ways to Hear Snow
by Cathy Camper
Walking to her grandmother's home to help make warak enab, Lina discovers many ways to hear snow, from the scrape of a shovel on a sidewalk to the quiet pats of snowman-building.
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Luli and the Language of Tea
by Andrea Wang
While her parents attend a community ESL class, Luli connects with other immigrant children by sharing a love of tea.
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Eyes That Speak to the Stars
by Joanna Ho
A young Asian boy, who notices that his eyes look different from his friends', realizes that his eyes—like his father’s, grandfather’s, and younger brother’s—rise to the skies, speak to the stars, and are visionary.
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I'll Go and Come Back
by Rajani LaRocca
When Jyoti visits her grandmother in India for the summer, she and Sita Pati form a special bond that stretches across languages, cultures and the world until they are reunited.
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Your Name Is a Song
by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Frustrated 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.
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My Two Border Towns
by David Bowles
A boy and his father cross the United States-Mexico border every other Saturday, visiting their favorite places, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care.
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Zuri Ray Tries Ballet by Tami CharlesWhen her best friend asks her to join a ballet camp, Zuri Ray, a spunky girl with a big heart, can’t say no and decides to give classical ballet a new spin.
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Swift Fox All Along by Rebecca ThomasWhen Swift Fox's father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she'll learn how to be Mi'kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. What if she doesn't fit in with her family?
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Shhh! The Baby's Asleep by JaNay Brown-WoodOne smart little narrator knows just the way to make his baby sister fall back to sleep after his loud and boisterous family and neighbors wake her up!
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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
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Ibtihaj Muhammad
The 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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