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Mama reads "Malala’s Magic Pencil" by Malala Yousafzai [Read Aloud Children’s Book]

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TUSK TUSK | David McKee | Read by Miss Ellis ❤ #storywithamoral

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Carmen's Australian Storytime - All Aboard for the Bobo Road - No 1

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Lit in Colour - Penguin & Runneymede Trust

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Lit in Colour - Penguin & Runneymede Trust

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The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad READ ALOUD ~RING AROUND RONINA~

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Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties

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Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties

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Puffin Storytime | Little Badman | Humza Arshad

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'Tusk Tusk 'by David Mc Kee/ Read by Teacher, Jaki

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Hair Love - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly Storytime

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Hair Love | Oscar®-Winning Short Film (Full) | Sony Pictures Animation

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Mira's Curly Hair  - Maryam al Serkal (3-6)

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Mira's Curly Hair  - Maryam al Serkal (3-6)

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Mira's Curly Hair - Thursday 8th July 2021

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All Are Welcome - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly Storytime

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Earth Day - A story for kids set on the sea: "I LOVE YOU, BLUE" written by Barroux

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The Story Corner at LOST IN BOOKS - The Swirling Hijaab

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Research, Audit & Recommendations for schools KS2 - 5

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Research, Audit & Recommendations for schools KS2 - 5

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"I teach in a school where the majority of students are from a White British background and where the curriculum is crying out for more diversity. Students' cultural awareness is one of the key ingredients that they can draw upon to be successful in their society. Students need to be given rich and sustained opportunities to develop their understanding of other cultures."

Teachers: you play a unique role in inspiring a lifelong love of reading.

We recognise that many teachers are under considerable pressure and have to juggle a wide range of responsibilities, as well as adapting to significant curriculum change over the last few years - and more recently the extraordinary impact of COVID-19.

That's why a core part of Lit in Colour is a commitment from Penguin to a long-term programme of practical support for teachers and school librarians, including book donations, training and free digital resources.

Read the report

Explore the findings of our research below, which includes specific recommendations for teachers, teacher training providers, and school leaders. The research looked into the current state of English literature education for Key Stages 2-5, the barriers preventing more texts by Black, Asian and minority ethnic writers being taught in schools, and what needs to change.

Start a discussion about what needs to change in your school

Download an editable PowerPoint with some of the headline findings of the research and prompts for discussion. Perfect for raising the issue with your Senior Leadership Team, or sharing in your English departmental meeting.

You can also download a tool to audit what is currently taught across your English literature curriculum.

Tools for secondary schools

Tools for primary schools

Visit our free teaching resources hub

Explore our teaching resources for ages, which we're adding to all the time. This includes a recommended reading list by Key Stage including books by Penguin and other publishers, and interactive lesson plans including author videos from Bernardine Evaristo and Avni Doshi.

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Home Read the report About Lit in Colour Teachers Students Parents and supporters Teachers "I teach in a school where the majority of students are from a White British background and where the curriculum is [...]

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Diversity Book Lists & Activities for Teachers and Parents - Multicultural Children's Book Day

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The following is a downloadable/clickable "List of Lists" designed so that parents, teachers, and caregivers can find the multicultural and diverse book titles for kids that they are in need of. These lists are broken down into easy-to-find topics and themes. Every blue title is a link to more book lists on that topic.

Our List of List Resource

Our Diverse World Book Lists for Kids (this is a general book list)

It's also broken out by country/geographic area:

Books on World Religions for Kids (this is a book list)

It's also broken out by holiday and/or religion.

Seeing Yourself in Children's Books

Timely Topics

Diverse Books By Genre

General Diverse Book Lists (this is a book list)

Find more diverse, multicultural, and inclusive books on our Multicultural Children's Book Day Pinterest Board. Follow on Pinterest to get daily updates.

Follow PragmaticMom's board Multicultural Books for Kids on Pinterest.

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Diverse Book Lists & Activities for Teachers and Parents - Multicultural Children's Book Day

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Welcome! The following is a downloadable/clickable "List of Lists" designed so that parents, teachers, and caregivers can find the multicultural and diverse book titles for kids that they are in need of. These lists are broken down into easy-to-find topics and themes. Every blue title is a link to more book lists on that topic.

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Booklists: Diverse and Inclusive Books for Primary Schools

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A list of recommended books for Diverse & Inclusive Children's Books

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Discover our recommended booklist - Diverse & Inclusive Children's Books - with recommended books and quality texts for primary ages and topics.

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🙋🏾‍♀️  Don't Touch My Hair Read Aloud Story for Kids

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Tiffany Haddish Reads "I Love My Hair" | Bookmarks | Netflix Jr

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👧🏽👩🏾👦🏾 Skin Like Mine Read Aloud Story For Kids

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📖🧪 Inventors Who Changed the World (an ANIMATED storybook) By Heidi Poelman Via @VooksStorybooks

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📖💪 Courageous People Who Changed the World (an ANIMATED book) By Heidi Poelman Via @VooksStorybooks

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Bedtime Stories w/ David Schwimmer, Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Ellis & LOADS more | CBeebies

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 We're Different, We're the Same | Read Along

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Sesame Street: We're Different, We're the Same | Read Along Series

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Lupita Nyong'o Reads "Sulwe" | Bookmarks | Netflix Jr

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Barack and Michelle Obama read The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds | YouTube Books for Kids

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Misty Copeland Reads "Firebird" | Bookmarks | Netflix Jr

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'The Hula-Hoopin' Queen' read by Oprah Winfrey

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Tower Hamlets Diversity Booklist Oct 2022

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Tower Hamlets Diversity Booklist Oct 2022

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The Invisible - Written by Tom Percival - Read by Mrs Smalley

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MEET YASMIN: YASMIN THE EXPLORER by Saadia Faruqi

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The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Macksey | Read Aloud Story Book for ALL Ages

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Every Child A Song - Read Aloud story about Children’s Rights

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Childrens adventure story “We’re Going To Find The Monster” read by CC Stardust

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Festival of Colors by Kabir and Surishtha Sehgal - Book Read Aloud to Celebrate Holi with Kids

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Mixed: An Inspiring Story About Color – 🎨 Fun read aloud kids book by Arree Chung

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Eyes That Kiss In The Corners by Joanna Ho  Illustrated by Dung Ho

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Rick Riordan Interviews Roshani Chokshi 

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Aru Shah Series of books - Roshani Choshi (10-13)

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Aru Shah Series of books - Roshani Choshi (10-13)

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Time for Storytime: David McKee reads Elmer

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Part 1. A reading by Charity Muiruri #bhm2021

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Diver's Daughter - A Tudor Story - Patrice Lawrence (9+)

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Diver's Daughter - A Tudor Story - Patrice Lawrence (9+)

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Stories That Have Wings: History Tales for Kids

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Diver's Daughter: A Tudor Story - Part 1. A reading by Charity Muiruri #patricelawrence #bhm2021

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Outstanding by Jessica Dunrod | Empowering Books for Kids | Read Aloud | Story Time With Amaya

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The Dragon Painter l Chinese New Year children’s book | read by CC Stardust

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Jacqueline Woodson Reads "The Day You Begin" | Bookmarks | Netflix Jr

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I am Rosa Parks by Brad Meltzer | READ ALOUD

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READ WITH ME: COMING TO ENGLAND 🇹🇹 Read aloud story with music and sound effects!

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Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Million of Trees

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A tale from the wagon Polonius the Pit Pony

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Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Zombies, by Katie and Kevin Tsang

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Sam Wu is not afraid of...... Series of books (ages 7-10)

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Sam Wu is not afraid of...... Series of books (ages 7-10)

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Spooky Story Time: Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Zombies, by Katie and Kevin Tsang

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Planet Omar Accidental Trouble Magnet (8-11)

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Planet Omar Accidental Trouble Magnet (8-11)

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Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet - Chapters 1+2

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The Ghanaian Goldilocks  - Audiobooks for Kids - Listen & Learn - The English Schoolhouse Publishing

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WoWFEST: Lockdown presents Sharna Jackson - High Rise Mystery

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A Story About Afiya by James Berry OBE | Afiya Book  Storytime Read Aloud

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Grace Byers Reads "I Am Enough" | Bookmarks | Netflix Jr

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The Day The Crayons Quit – 🖍️ Hilarious read aloud children's book by Drew Daywalt

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The Snowy Day - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly Storytime

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#BNStorytime featuring Peter H. Reynolds reading BE YOU!

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Izzy Gizmo Read Aloud | Kids Books | Read Along

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Story Time: JULIAN IS A MERMAID by Jessica Love (EYFS, KS1)

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Storytime: Ken Wilson-Max reads 'Astro Girl'