Diversity

KidLit TV Celebrates Black History Month 🎉

Join KidLit TV in celebrating Black History Month as we recognize the contributions of American children's book creators of African descent and their influence on readers and the literary world. We invite you to explore diverse books throughout the year. We're happy to share stories and help you find new books, authors, and illustrators.   Read more »

10 comments | January 29, 2026, 7:00 am

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Read Out Loud FUN TIME LUNCH TIME

Tummy rumbling? Join Jim Price, creator of the THE ADVENTURES OF HAROLD FROM THE HOOD, as he reads the third... Read more »

Comment | July 26, 2023, 7:00 am

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Read Out Loud DIFFERENT US!

Join Dr. K Renée as she shares her book DIFFERENT US on Read Out Loud. Meet ten-year-old Maliyah and her... Read more »

1 comment | July 12, 2023, 7:00 am

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StoryMakers with Terry Catasús Jennings LITTLE HOUSE OF HOPE/LA CASITA DE ESPERANZA

Join Terry Catasús Jennings, author of THE LITTLE HOUSE OF HOPE/LA CASITA DE ESPERANZA (illustrated by Raúl Colón), for StoryMakers... Read more »

Comment | June 14, 2022, 7:00 am

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Read Out Loud PING MEETS PANG

Ping and Pang are very different creatures. The way they look and act couldn't be further apart. Is it possible,... Read more »

2 comments | January 2, 2022, 7:00 am

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Reading Diverse Books with a Thankful Heart

November is a great time to snuggle up with the young readers and focus on "counting blessings" with colorful and heartwarming stories.   Read more »

Comment | November 16, 2021, 5:27 am

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Multicultural Kidlit That Celebrates Girl Power and Strong Female Role Models

Girl Power! Check out our list of Multicultural Kidlit That Celebrates Girl Power and Strong Female Role Models.   Read more »

Comment | August 31, 2021, 5:05 am

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MCBD’s Physical and Developmental Challenges Booklist

Multicultural Children's Book Day has created a free downloadable class kit. Check out their Physical and Developmental Challenges Booklist.   Read more »

Comment | August 24, 2021, 5:34 am

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Play, Creativity, and Reading: The Trifecta of Awesome

Some of the best ways to encourage young learners to discover worlds outside their own zip code is through Play, Creativity, and Reading.   Read more »

Comment | February 23, 2021, 5:32 am

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Beautiful Jewish Picture Books for Kids

This is the most wonderful time of the year and it's also an excellent time to share some beautiful Jewish Picture Books for Kids.   Read more »

Comment | December 22, 2020, 5:42 am

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Diverse Books that Showcase Holidays Around the World

Now that December has arrived, it's time to get into the spirit with some multicultural children's books about holidays around the world.   Read more »

Comment | December 8, 2020, 5:59 am

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Diverse Kidlit Books That Help Us Hold on to 3 Truths

During the last 9 months, the #ReadYourWorld Team has been holding tight to 3 truths; truths that are reflected in these Diverse Kidlit Books   Read more »

2 comments | September 1, 2020, 7:00 am

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Conducting a Diversity Audit

During the “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Conducting a Diversity Audit” session, attendees learned how to assess the inclusiveness of their inventory.   Read more »

Comment | August 1, 2019, 6:00 am

KidLit RADIO: Fighting and Singing for Social Justice

Nonfiction Minute podcast celebrates Black History Month! Jan Adkins, iNK’s Explainer General introduces: THE MOTHER OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT by Jim Whiting and more!   Read more »

Comment | February 18, 2019, 8:00 am

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Biracial Bookworms Special News!

My daughter Havana met up with Taylor Richardson to travel to Ghana in West Africa for a literary adventure.   Read more »

Comment | July 15, 2018, 8:00 am

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Children’s Literature Guide: Diverse Books

This guide will assist in helping to locate resources relating to the study of children's literature   Read more »

Comment | July 5, 2018, 8:00 am

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Looking For Multicultural Children’s Books? Here Are 8 Helpful Resources!

A few years ago, Krista Aronson shared a picture book with a group of children and watched as a girl wearing a hijab pointed out a character that looked liked her.   Read more »

2 comments | June 15, 2018, 6:44 pm

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Why We Need Diverse Children’s Books

"There's just so few characters like Pepper Zhang." This Chinese American dad couldn't find a children's book that features a strong Asian girl his daughter could relate to, so he wrote one himself.   Read more »

Comment | May 27, 2018, 8:00 am

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How to Choose Outstanding Multicultural Books

How do you know if a children's book you're about to share with your students accurately portrays the culture of its characters? Are there warning signs to look for? Are there telltale things that mark an outstanding multicultural book?   Read more »

Comment | May 26, 2018, 8:00 am

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Celebrating Curly Haired Girls in Picture Books

My greatest passion is to advocate for diverse, multicultural, and inclusive books that show girls accomplishing goals, exploring, educating others, etc. My greatest passion is to advocate for diverse, multicultural, and inclusive books that show girls accomplishing goals, exploring, educating others, etc.   Read more »

2 comments | April 23, 2018, 8:00 am