Books like Houses: The Dwellings of Ethiopia
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
Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai
Gwendolyn Hooks, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Inspires environmental awareness and activism.
Celebrates resilience, empowerment of Wangari Maathai.
Encourages nurturing and caring for nature.
Vivid illustrations enhance learning and engagement.
Planting Peace: The Story of Wangari Maathai
Gwendolyn Hooks, 2023
Award winning
Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Our Differences
Samara Cole Doyon, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and inclusiveness through captivating narrative.
Encourages appreciation for individuality in a warm, poetic tone.
Inspires young readers to embrace and respect differences.
Supports emotional and social development in children.
Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Our Differences
Samara Cole Doyon, 2024
Award winning
Apart, Together
Linda Booth Sweeney, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Highlights unity and teamwork through captivating storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Supports emotional and social development.
Engaging illustrations complementing the heartwarming narrative.
Apart, Together
Linda Booth Sweeney, 2023
Award winning
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED: CARING FOR EACH OTHER & THE EARTH
Gabi Garcia, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Fosters empathy and environmental responsibility in young readers.
Illustrates interconnectedness through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages discussions on caring and community importance.
Supports development of social and emotional skills.
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED: CARING FOR EACH OTHER & THE EARTH
Gabi Garcia, 2022
Award winning
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
Award winning
Day of the Dead - Día de Los Muertos: A Bilingual Book for Kids in English and Spanish
Marisa Boan, 2021
45 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-Spanish text enhances language development.
Introduces cultural diversity through Day of the Dead celebration.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports dual-language learning in a fun narrative.
Day of the Dead - Día de Los Muertos: A Bilingual Book for Kids in English and Spanish
Marisa Boan, 2021
Award winning
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Carole Boston Weatherford, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Modern retelling enhances connection to historical spiritual song.
Stunning illustrations complement the powerful narrative.
Fosters cultural awareness and historical understanding.
Encourages family discussions on faith and resilience.
