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June 2022
SAME, SAME BUT DIFFERENT, BY JENNY SUE KOSTECKI-SHAW
Resources:Summary: Elliot lives in America, and his best friend Kailash lives in India. They're pen pals, and as they share about their lives and their day-to-day events, they see so many similarities (like owning pets and going to school) and they are genuinely curious about and excited by their differences. Maybe this book will inspire your child to have a pen pal of their own!
May 2022
SUKI’S KIMONO, BY CHIERI UEGAKI
Resources:Summary: Suki loves the blue kimono that her obachan gifted her the summer she came to visit because of all of the special memories it holds. When she wears it to the first day of school, she has the opportunity to joyfully share her summer experiences at a Japanese street festival. She sings and dances and her class loves it, reminding us that kids are more curious and accepting than we often give them credit for.
Theme: Self-love and Acceptance: Children learn about their own culture. This book shows how a child, Suki, has explored and learned more about her culture through the experiences she shares with her family. 2. Respect for Others: Strengthens intercultural competence.
April 2022
THE BOY WHO GREW FLOWERS, BY JEN WOJTOWICZ
Resources:Summary: If your children are struggling to fit in at school for whatever reason, this is the book for you. Rick, a school-aged boy, grows flowers all over his body when the moon is full, and even though no one knows his secret, he doesn't fit in with his peers. When new girl Angelina shows up with differences of her own, Rick's empathy towards her creates a great friendship and teaches kids to celebrate our differences—and even how our differences can complement one another and build us up.
March 2022
THE COOL BEAN, BY JORY JOHN AND PETE OSWALD
Resources:Summary: Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . .Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done.
February 2022
SULWE, BY LUPITA NYONGO
Resources:Summary: A shooting star helps a bright young girl born "the color of midnight" learn to embrace her beauty, inside and out. A stunningly illustrated book—written by Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o—about a young girl's journey with colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. Themes: colorism; self-acceptance;
January 2022
DREAMERS, BY YUYI MORALES
Resources:Summary: This is an exquisitely crafted and collaged book about immigrants and the way in which words and stories changed the lives of a mother and her son upon arriving to the United States. It is a beautiful and poignant testament to the power of libraries, the magic of books, and the enormous promise that lies within the pages of every piece of literature.
December 2021
SAY SOMETHING!, BY PETER H. REYNOLDS
Resources:Summary: Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. Themes: Courage, hope, taking a stand.
November 2021
HAIR LOVE, BY MATHEW A. CHERRY
Resources:Short film: https://youtu.be/kNw8V_Fkw28Summary: Based on Matthew Cherry's animated short of the same name, Hair Love, celebrates the relationship between a father and daughter while also celebrating Black hair. Zuri's mom has been away, and she wants an extra special hairstyle to welcome her home.
October 2021
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? BY YAMILE SAIED MENDEZ
Resources:https://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2019/11/complicating-and-celebrating-identity-where-are-you-from/Summary: a picture book about a little brown girl who, after being indirectly questioned about her identity by peers and adults alike, feels left out, and seeks the counsel of her abuelo (grandfather).
September 2021
BE YOU! BY PETER H. REYNOLDS
Resources:Summary: An inspirational picture book offers life advice for readers who want to be themselves. Theme: “Be curious.…Be adventurous.…Be persistent.…Be kind.”
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