Top-rated books by Diana Delrusso
Books like Diana Delrusso’s
Award winning
I Am Brown
Ashok Banker, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and self-acceptance.
Bold illustrations capture children's attention.
Encourages pride in one's identity and heritage.
Ideal for building empathy and global awareness.

I Am Brown
Ashok Banker, 2020
Award winning
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages respect for oneself and others.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Inspires confidence and pride in heritage.

Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
Award winning
Dashain's Gift of Love: A Festival Storybook
Story Moves Mountains, Biva Kishore, Darshana Karki, 2023
26 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Dashain festival with heartwarming family narratives.
Enhances understanding of Nepalese culture and traditions.
Encourages empathy and love through vibrant storytelling.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds and literacy.

Dashain's Gift of Love: A Festival Storybook
Story Moves Mountains, Biva Kishore, Darshana Karki, 2023
Award winning
Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story
Shirin Shamsi, Manal Mirza, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Captures the essence of Ramadan through a child’s perspective.
Illustrates the importance of family and community during Ramadan.
Encourages empathy, generosity, and gratitude.
Enhances understanding of Islamic culture and traditions.

Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story
Shirin Shamsi, Manal Mirza, 2022
Award winning
Kinks and Curls: A Tale of Self-Love
Abbey Campbell Cook, Nardia Campbell Spence, 2023
31 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-acceptance.
Encourages positive self-image and confidence.
Engaging storyline with vibrant illustrations.
Ideal for enhancing parent-child discussions about individuality.

Kinks and Curls: A Tale of Self-Love
Abbey Campbell Cook, Nardia Campbell Spence, 2023
Award winning
Brown Is Beautiful
Supriya Kelkar, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young minds.
Empowers children with confidence in their identity.
Perfect for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bond.

Brown Is Beautiful
Supriya Kelkar, 2022
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.

Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
Always and Forever
Dr Adrienne Garlen, 2021
126 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and resilience.
Engaging storytelling encourages emotional development.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Supports language skills and comprehension enhancement.

