Books like Our Day of the Dead Celebration
Award winning
Our Celebración!
Susan Middleton Elya, Ana Aranda, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and enhance visual learning.
Introduces cultural diversity through festive storytelling.
Rhyming text supports phonetic awareness and literacy.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading sessions.

Our Celebración!
Susan Middleton Elya, Ana Aranda, 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
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
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Supports early childhood cognitive and social development.
Engaging narrative that fosters family bonding.

Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
Award winning
Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and family bonds.
Encourages self-expression and confidence through relatable storytelling.
Illustrations enhance comprehension and engagement.
Supports emotional development and inclusivity.

Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, 2021
Award winning
Holi Hai!
Chitra Soundar, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant celebration of Holi festival, cultural exploration.
Colorful illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Introduces diversity and cultural understanding, educational.
Encourages family bonding through shared holiday experiences.

Holi Hai!
Chitra Soundar, 2022
Award winning
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.

The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, culturally rich illustrations enhance engagement.
Encourages understanding of diverse communities and heritage.
Stimulates language development through rhythmic, lyrical text.
Supports social and emotional learning.

