Books like The Other Talk: Reckoning With Our White Privilege
Award winning
Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You
Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi, Rachelle Baker, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Addresses complex topics of racism and antiracism accessibly.
Fosters critical thinking and awareness in young readers.
Encourages conversations about equality and justice at home.
Supports development of empathy and inclusivity.
Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You
Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi, Rachelle Baker, 2021
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, Raúl The Third, 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, Raúl The Third, 2021
Award winning
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, Jarrett Pumphrey, Jerome Pumphrey, 2023
56 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through dynamic, lyrical prose.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Inspires creativity and self-expression.
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds, Jarrett Pumphrey, Jerome Pumphrey, 2023
Award winning
Dealing with Feelings: Self-Regulation Skills for Kids
Natalia Maguire, Anastasia Zababashkina, 2022
154
Why to read
Enhances emotional intelligence and self-regulation in children.
Engaging storytelling that captivates young minds.
Offers practical tools for managing emotions.
Supports early developmental milestones.
Dealing with Feelings: Self-Regulation Skills for Kids
Natalia Maguire, Anastasia Zababashkina, 2022
Award winning
I Have the Right to be a Child
Alain Serres, Aurélia Fronty, 2011
42 pages
Why to read
Empowers understanding of universal children’s rights.
Fosters empathy and global awareness.
Illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Ideal for parent-child reading sessions.
I Have the Right to be a Child
Alain Serres, Aurélia Fronty, 2011
Award winning
Benny Beats His Shyness: Kids and Parents Overcoming Social Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir, Vidya Lalgudi Jaishankar, 2021
50 pages
Why to read
Addresses overcoming social anxiety with relatable situations.
Encourages empathy and understanding among peers.
Supports emotional development and self-confidence.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
Benny Beats His Shyness: Kids and Parents Overcoming Social Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir, Vidya Lalgudi Jaishankar, 2021
Award winning
Daddy, Tell Me a Story
Kathleen Long Bostrom, Ela Smietanka, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages bonding through storytelling and shared reading.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills for young readers.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Addresses emotions and problem-solving in relatable scenarios.
Daddy, Tell Me a Story
Kathleen Long Bostrom, Ela Smietanka, 2024
Award winning
She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor
Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger, 2021
80 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Justice Sonia Sotomayor's real-life story.
Encourages perseverance and determination in young readers.
Highlights the importance of education and ambition.
Empowering narrative fosters confidence and resilience.
