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Native American Children’s Books

If you would like to recommend a Native American book for this page or think one of the ones on here should be removed, please contact us telling us why   Read more »

Comment | November 21, 2017, 8:44 am

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5 NATIVE AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS

In choosing multicultural literature, there are many great titles and some pretty awful stories too that perpetuate stereotypes.   Read more »

Comment | November 21, 2017, 8:37 am

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Top 10: Native American Children’s Books

I had the privilege of meeting two Native Americans at the NMSDC Advanced Management Education Program at Kellogg a few weeks ago.   Read more »

Comment | November 21, 2017, 8:30 am

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Native American Folklore

In Beaver Steals Fire, fire is a gift from the Creator brought by the animal beings for human beings who are yet to come.   Read more »

Comment | November 21, 2017, 8:24 am

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South Asian KidLit Books

Since I am a picture book writer, here are a few South Asian picture books that made an impression upon me when I re-entered children’s literature.   Read more »

Comment | October 11, 2017, 11:54 am

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Big Book Format Diversity Picture Books for Storytime

My college boyfriend’s first job was working for his uncle’s educational publishing company which made these Big Book picture books   Read more »

Comment | October 9, 2017, 6:00 am

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9 Asian Cinderella Picture Books including the Original

From Pragmatic mom: I’ve always wondered why Cinderella is such a popular fairy tale the world over. According to Cinderella:... Read more »

Comment | August 29, 2017, 8:20 am

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Six Children’s Books | Family Diversity

Here at KidLit.TV we are always looking for books that celebrate diversity. Check out this list of must read books…... Read more »

Comment | August 23, 2017, 8:11 am

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FAMILY PICTURES / CUADROS DE FAMILIA

From Lee and Low Books: I was eight at the time when my 3rd grade teacher recommended Carmen Lomas Garza’s... Read more »

Comment | August 15, 2017, 5:13 am

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Wheelchairs in Children’s Books | Giveaway

Diversity in children’s books comes in many shapes and sizes and we at KidLit.TV, like to focus on books that... Read more »

Comment | July 25, 2017, 8:33 am

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Sweet Blackberry | Karyn Parsons is Sharing Stories

From The Brown Bookshelf: It seems like Karyn Parsons was born to start Sweet Blackberry, the non-profit organization dedicated to... Read more »

Comment | July 18, 2017, 5:23 am

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, DIWALI! Book Trailer

Lights, Camera, Diwali! is a children’s book that teaches all children about how and why Indian families celebrate Diwali, the... Read more »

1 comment | June 14, 2017, 8:13 am

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50 Best Culturally Diverse Children’s Books

From The Guardian: An incredible list of the 50 best children’s books published from 1950 to the present day that... Read more »

Comment | May 1, 2017, 5:00 am

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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Watch Angie Thomas as she discusses how Tupac, artistic activism, and Black Lives Matter inspired her riveting new YA novel... Read more »

Comment | April 18, 2017, 3:49 pm

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Books That Celebrate Diversity

Books can be a great resource in opening your child’s eyes to different worlds and experiences — from new cultural... Read more »

Comment | March 30, 2017, 6:54 am

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5 Questions with Susan Verde | THE WATER PRINCESS

From James Preller: I fell hard for the book The Water Princess by Susan Verde, illustrated by Peter Reynolds and... Read more »

Comment | March 21, 2017, 7:59 am

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MADELINE FINN AND THE LIBRARY DOG

Madeline Finn DOES NOT like to read. Not books. Not magazines. Not even the menu on the ice cream truck.... Read more »

4 comments | December 19, 2016, 7:27 am

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THE NIAN MONSTER 2 by Alina Chau

Illustrator Alina Chau describes how she used reference pictures often to paint the background illustrations in the picture book, THE... Read more »

Comment | November 30, 2016, 6:40 pm

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Kids Who Love THE SNOWY DAY

From The Huffington Post: If you’re looking to build a diverse children’s library, one of the first books you’re likely... Read more »

Comment | November 28, 2016, 6:04 am

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Children’s Books about Filipinos

From Lee and Low Books: Pia Ceres was LEE & LOW’s summer intern. She is a recipient of the We... Read more »

Comment | September 29, 2016, 5:24 am