Author: Kadir Nelson Author Kadir Nelson sought to capture the joy of living in and engaging with the world which was inspired by the song’s simple message, “he’s got the whole world in his hands.” If you are looking for a book which most importantly portrays the world as a child might see it — […]
Tag: Diversity
Women Who Dared, Written by Linda Skeers, Illustrated by Livi Gosling
52 stories of fearless daredevils, adventurers & rebels. Amazing, daring, and dangerously brave women who are rarely mentioned in our history books. Looking for a text that shatters boundaries and supports female triumphs? Look no further! Meet a young girl raised by a single mother in Harlem who became a highly educated North and South […]
The Name Jar
by Yangsook Choi Published by Dragonfly Books Across the globe from where she was born, Unhei bravely begins school in the United States. After an unpleasant first encounter with students on the bus leaves her feeling embarrassed and hesitant to share her name, Unhei decides to tell her class she will choose a name in […]
Rad Women Worldwide
Written by Kate Schatz and Illustrated by Miriam Klein Stahl Rad Women Worldwide is a sequel to Rad American Women A-Z which features 26 different rad American women, one for each letter of the alphabet. In Rad Women Worldwide, the scope has been broadened. As author Kate Schatz writes in the book’s introduction, “think about […]
I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James
I Am Every Good Thing written by Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Gordon C. James Reviewed by Sarah Conley “I am one eye open, one eye closed, peeking through a microscope, gazing through a telescope, checking out the spaces around me and plotting out those far-off places I have yet to go- but will.” I […]
Intersection Allies, We Make Room for All
Written by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, Carolyn Choi Illustrated by Ashley Seil Smith Reviewed by Melody Falleur-Fettig “Where there’s room FOR SOME we make room FOR ALL. Friends can be ALLIES no matter how small!” This wonderful picture book shows young children not only how to be caring, accepting members of a community but normalizes […]
Red A Crayon’s Story
Red: A Crayon’s Story Written and Illustrated by Michael Hall Sometimes what our outside says and looks like does not reflect our true colors. This wonderful story takes us through a crayons journey of discovering that he was different than what it said on his label and accepting his truth and identity. A bright, inspiring, […]
Out Of My Mind
Out Of My Mind Written By Sharon M. Draper Out Of My Mind is a beautiful fictional story from Sharon M. Draper about the life, triumphs, and struggles of an almost 11 year old Melody Brooks, a bright young girl with Cerebral Palsy. This 33 chapter long story paints a very clear picture of Melodys […]
Going Down Home With Daddy
Written by: Kelly Starling Lyons Illustrated by: Daniel Minter Reviewed by: Macey Putnam (2020-2021) “There is nothing like going down home” Going Down Home With Daddy is a beautiful book that was awarded the Caldelcott for 2020 and showcases the traditions and culture of an African American family. In the story Lil Alan and his […]
All Are Welcome
Written By: Alexandra Penfold Illustrated By: Suzanne Kaufman Reviewed By: Hannah Robles (2020-2021) “In our classroom safe and sound. Fears are lost and hope is found. Raise your hand, we’ll go around. All are welcome here.” All Are Welcome shines light into a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated! As I began reading this […]