Books like Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine)
Award winning
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
Nikki Grimes, 2020
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of Kamala Harris’s journey and achievements.
Teaches children about perseverance and importance of education.
Empowers young readers to dream big and aim high.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage children's imagination.

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
Nikki Grimes, 2020
Award winning
The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Addresses anxiety with engaging, relatable storytelling.
Encourages emotional development and self-soothing techniques.
Supports early literacy with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, fostering parent-child bonds.

The Drama Llama: A story about soothing anxiety
Rachel Morrisroe, 2024
Award winning
Everybody Has a Body
Molli Jackson Ehlert, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding and appreciation of body diversity.
Supports early development of self-esteem and confidence.
Illustrations engage children, enhance visual learning.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Everybody Has a Body
Molli Jackson Ehlert, 2023
Award winning
Hey You!
Dapo Adeola, Alyissa Johnson, Sharee Miller, Reggie Brown, Onyinye Iwu, Jade Orlando, Gladys Jose, Diane Ewen, Chante Timothy, 2022
48 pages
Why to read
Empowers and uplifts with diverse, positive representation.
Engages young minds with vibrant, expressive illustrations.
Encourages self-identity and confidence in children.
Interactive narrative fosters parent-child bonding.

Hey You!
Dapo Adeola, Alyissa Johnson, Sharee Miller, Reggie Brown, Onyinye Iwu, Jade Orlando, Gladys Jose, Diane Ewen, Chante Timothy, 2022
Award winning
Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through language and family ties.
Enhances multilingual development in early childhood learning.
Engaging narrative fosters emotional and social growth.
Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.

Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, 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
We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Traci Sorell, Frane Lessac, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Highlights Native American history and contemporary culture.
Educational content supports social studies learning.
Illustrations engage and captivate young readers.
Encourages appreciation for cultural diversity.

We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Traci Sorell, Frane Lessac, 2021
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.

