Books like Your Name Is a Song
Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Aaliyah Bilal, Hatem Aly, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes cultural understanding and religious awareness.
Enhances empathy through diverse character representation.
Encourages respect for personal beliefs and practices.
Supports inclusive and global perspectives in young readers.
Salat in Secret
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Aaliyah Bilal, Hatem Aly, 2023
Award winning
Brontorina
James Howe, Randy Cecil, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages inclusion and following dreams.
Teaches resilience and self-acceptance.
Inspires imagination through endearing dinosaur protagonist.
Ideal for promoting empathy and understanding diversity.
Brontorina
James Howe, Randy Cecil, 2010
Award winning
I Love You, Baby Burrito
Angela Dominguez, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates affection in a culturally rich context.
Introduces children to diverse family traditions.
Encourages parent-child bonding through reading.
Enhances language development with rhythmic text.
I Love You, Baby Burrito
Angela Dominguez, 2021
Award winning
The Year of the Book: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, Abigail Halpin, 2012
146 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and cultural identity.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character development.
Supports literacy and language skills enhancement.
Ideal for shared reading between parents and children.
The Year of the Book: Anna Wang
Andrea Cheng, Abigail Halpin, 2012
Award winning
The Baby Is Here! (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood)
Angela C. Santomero, Jason Fruchter, 2015
24 pages
Why to read
Illustrates family dynamics through Daniel Tiger's experiences.
Supports emotional development and sibling relationship understanding.
Encourages empathy and acceptance of new family members.
Engaging narrative that promotes early literacy skills.
The Baby Is Here! (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood)
Angela C. Santomero, Jason Fruchter, 2015
Award winning
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, Charles G. Esperanza, Sullivan Jones, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions through cooking and sharing meals.
Strengthen bonds with intergenerational, culturally rich storytelling.
Enhances understanding of community and togetherness.
Vivid illustrations complement engaging, heartwarming narrative.
Soul Food Sunday
Winsome Bingham Bingham, Charles G. Esperanza, Sullivan Jones, 2021
Award winning
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
Margarita Engle, Rafael López, Almarie Guerra, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires through historical figures and events.
Enhances understanding of perseverance and resilience.
Celebrates cultural diversity and musical creativity.
Encourages emotional expression through art.
Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
Margarita Engle, Rafael López, Almarie Guerra, 2019
Award winning
I Am More Than My Hair: A Young Girl's Journey with Alopecia
Atira Alexander, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Empowers children facing unique challenges.
Promotes self-acceptance and resilience.
Educational insight into Alopecia.
Inspires confidence in personal differences.
