Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Books for Children

From the often Caldecott-buzzed Deborah Freedman, a sweet and funny story about finding your place in the world.Carl is an earthworm. He spends his...

Four starred reviews! In an evocative picture book brimming with the scents, tastes, and traditions that define a young girl’s summer with her gran...

Celebrate the amazing accomplishments of LGBTQ activist and trailblazer RuPaul in this inspiring board book.In this beautifully illustrated board b...

Chloe's favorite uncle is getting married, and she's not happy about it. But after a magical day with Uncle Bobby and his boyfriend, Jamie, Chloe r...

From Anne Frank to Stevie Wonder, Malala Yousafzai to Louis Braille, Little Legends Alphabet beautifully presents the A to Z of children who have ...

A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your As...

A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who s...

A playdate extravaganza transforms into a joyful celebration of friendship, love, and identity as four young friends sashay out of all the clos...

Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family’s Chinese Heritage.Driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a yo...

For young children who live in two homes, this bright, simple story with oversized flaps reassures young readers that there is love in each one.Her...

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of u...

“In an infectious burst of movement, rhythm, and rhyme, a multiethnic cast of children in an urban neighborhood strut their stuff.” — School Librar...

B is for Baby. B is for Brother. B is for going to see Baba!One morning after breakfast, Baby’s big brother is getting ready to take the basket of ...

A SONG OF CELEBRATION FROM ARGENTINA TO ZAMBIA Skip right into this joyful, diverse, alphabetic picture book celebrating girls around t...

A heartwarming “tail” about adoption, diversity, and acceptance – a perfect storytime read this Mother’s Day!Told from the point of view of a puppy...

Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House ...

A STORY OF HOW DIVERSITY TOOK ROOT IN AMERICA This lyrical and extremely timely picture book illuminates the many different migrants who have made ...

Behind every great woman… is another great woman. Here, the extraordinary achievements, relationships, and secret histories of 84 pioneering women ...

Written by Carole Lexa Schaefer; Illustrated by Pierr Morgan Explore world languages and different cultures as we see–and hear–grandmothers’ chi...

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book seri...

By MATT DE LA PEÑAIllustrated by CHRISTIAN ROBINSON The team behind the Newbery Medal winner and Caldecott Honor book Last Stop on Market Stree...

A LETTER TO MY DAUGHTERS By BARACK OBAMAIllustrated by LOREN LONG Barack Obama delivers a tender, beautiful letter to his daughters in this pow...

One of Time Out's “LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month,” this irresistible picture book is a celebration of love in all its splendid ...

When the kids in Room 5 write to Earth asking what they can do to help save our planet, they are delighted to get a letter back. This beautiful pi...

Actress, producer, and parent Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Veronica Mars, Frozen) and creative director and parent Benjamin Hart have a new...

From Vice President Kamala Harris comes a picture book with an empowering message: Superheroes are all around us–and if we try, we can all be he...

Share some love with everyone you know!Wear your flair and share your flair! #pingame Gold enamel pin Butterfly clasp Packaged in a cle...

The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figure...

The beloved modern classic character, Molly Lou Melon, is tackling the timely topic of speaking up for yourself and others.Molly Lou Mel...

From prima ballerina and New York Times bestselling author Misty Copeland comes the story of a young Misty, who discovers her love of dance thr...

“We want to have a word with you!” Max shouts at the moon. “Face-to-face, man-to-Man in the Moon. We need you to stay where you are!” Max and Ely ...

Don’t just learn about your favorite real-life heroes—become them!I Can Be Like . . . is a colorful and interactive board book with die-cut mask ho...

A stunningly illustrated guide to simple affirmations for young children, building self-esteem and confidence.When yo...

The perfect story to encourage children to treat others as they would like to be treated.Down by the moonlit lake, Bramble fox is in for a BIG ...

In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl–an every girl–whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her...

Ty can’t wait to ride his brand-new scooter at the park. Other kids zip and zoom by like race cars, but all Ty can do is wobble! Ty wants to give ...

Learning the importance of thankfulness is as easy as 1-2-3 with this sweet board book.One little thank you can go a long, long way.Two strong arms...

Fifty LGBTQ+ People Who Made History Rainbow Revolutionaries brings to life the vibrant histories of fifty pioneering LGBTQ+ people from around ...

NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children every...

20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work Who are you? What is racism? Where does it come from? Why does it exist? What can you ...

"Not only does this book highlight an important civil rights activist, it can serve as an introduction to child activism as well as the movement it...

With this inspiring and brightly illustrated guide to power, learn about the different types of power, what it means to have power, and what you ca...

An ABC book celebrating and inspiring diversityA Is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC Book is an alphabet board book developed by the Natio...

Meet 52 icons of color from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement—a collection of stories about changemakers to en...

A sneaky snake has no idea that the captives in his belly are planning their escape! In the spirit of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by...

Celebrated poet and playwright Ntozake Shange captures the spirit of civil rights pioneer Coretta Scott King—illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist...

Patterns are everywhere! How many can you find? This gorgeously illustrated book from Joyce Hesselberth, the creator of the acclaimed Mapping Sam,...

Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning actress Gabrie...