December is one of the most delightful months of the year. Why? Not only is the “wind-down” from a busy 11 months, but it’s also the “wind up” to a whole new year!
December is also a month filled with remembrances, recognitions, holidays, celebrations, and traditions all across the world. From Kwanzaa, St. Nicholas Day, and Christmas to Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Arabic Language Day, and International Migrants Day, there are many, many things to celebrate for the next 31 days.
As a way of recognizing and honoring some of the many observances in December, here are some book lists to encourage important conversations that grow young minds.
Global Holiday Traditions to Celebrate with Books! {part one}
Let’s learn more about St. Nicholas Day! Thanks to this wonderful list of diverse book recommendations from author Charlotte Riggle. Not only is she the author of The St. Nicholas Snow Day diverse picture book, but she has also pulled together some wonderful book-related activities to help readers learn more about this special day and the ancient story that goes along with it.
Let’s learn more about Kwanzaa! Thanks to this wonderful list of diverse book recommendations from Feminist Books for Kids.
What would a holiday book recommendations list be with a look at diverse books about CHRISTMAS! It’s no secret that, historically, Christmas-related books have not done a very good job representing the diversity of our world. Luckily, that has changed exponentially over the last 5+ years. In honor of the fact that are now many diverse picture, middle reader, and chapter books that feature diverse characters, here are TWO wonderful booklists that showcase a multicultural Christmas and Holiday Season.
No Time for Flashcards has a wonderful list of Diverse Christmas Books HERE.
Childhood 101 has a great list of Books Celebrating Christmas Around the World HERE.
Keep Calm and Read On!
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