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My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey- Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome, Illustrated by James E. Ransome, Foreword by Robert Battle

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My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey- Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome, Illustrated by James E. Ransome, Foreword by Robert Battle

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Summary: "When Robert Battle was a boy wearing leg braces, he never dreamed he’d study at Juilliard. Though most dancers begin training at an early age, it wasn’t until Robert was a teenager that his appreciation for movement—first from martial arts, then for ballet—became his passion. But support from his family and teachers paired with his desire and determination made it possible for Robert to excel. After years of hard work, the young man who was so inspired by a performance of Alvin Ailey’s Revelations became the artistic director of the very company that motivated him. Today, under Robert’s leadership, Alvin Ailey continues to represent the African American spirit through dance."
-https://www.amazon.com/My-Story-Dance-Battles-Journey/dp/1481422219

This book is transformative because it includes diverse characters. It also defies multiple stereotypes such as disability and gender. This book may be a mirror for those who have a passion for something and a window to someone who may not have the support or opportunity to do what they love.

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The Day You Begin- Written by Jacqueline Woodson, Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

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The Day You Begin- Written by Jacqueline Woodson, Illustrated by Rafael Lopez

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Summary: "There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it.
Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway."
-https://www.amazon.com/Day-You-Begin-Jacqueline-Woodson/dp/0399246533/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1541023282&sr=1-1&keywords=the+day+you+begin

This book is transformative because it addresses a bunch of ways someone might be different such as their skin color, language, culture, or even their interests. It's a great story for helping us realize that everyone is different but that it's important to embrace each other's differences.

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Maddi's Fridge- Written by Lois Brandt, Illustrated by Vin Vogel

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Maddi's Fridge- Written by Lois Brandt, Illustrated by Vin Vogel

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Summary: "Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddi’s family doesn’t have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi she’ll keep this discovery a secret. But because Sofia wants to help her friend, she’s faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi’s empty fridge."
-https://www.amazon.com/Maddis-Fridge-Lois-Brandt/dp/1936261294/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1541023326&sr=1-1&keywords=maddi%27s+fridge

This book is transformative because it addresses the issue of poverty. It teaches us how to be a good friend and accept others, regardless of their financial status.

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Pink Is for Boys- Written by Robb Pearlman, Illustrated by Eda Kaban

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Pink Is for Boys- Written by Robb Pearlman, Illustrated by Eda Kaban

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Summary: "Pink is for boys . . . and girls . . . and everyone! This timely and beautiful picture book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids-and their grown-ups-to express themselves in every color of the rainbow. Featuring a diverse group of relatable characters, Pink Is for Boys invites and encourages girls and boys to enjoy what they love to do, whether it's racing cars and playing baseball, or loving unicorns and dressing up. Vibrant illustrations help children learn and identify the myriad colors that surround them every day, from the orange of a popsicle, to the green of a grassy field, all the way up to the wonder of a multicolored rainbow."
-https://www.amazon.com/Pink-Boys-Robb-Pearlman/dp/0762462477/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1541023360&sr=1-1&keywords=pink+is+for+boys

This book is transformative because it includes a diverse set of characters. It also goes against gender stereotypes and teaches children to enjoy what they love to do without worrying about what is "normal"

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A Different Pond- Written by Bao Phi, Illustrated by Thi Bui

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A Different Pond- Written by Bao Phi, Illustrated by Thi Bui

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Summary: "A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event―a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son―and between cultures, old and new. As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam."
-https://www.amazon.com/Different-Pond-Bao-Phi/dp/1623708036/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1541023394&sr=1-1&keywords=a+different+pond

This book is transformative because it explores the life of an immigrant. It allows us to see the boys culture and the struggles he faces.

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Mooncakes- Written by Loretta Seto, Illustrated by Renne Benoit

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Mooncakes- Written by Loretta Seto, Illustrated by Renne Benoit

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Summary: "Mooncakes is the lyrical story of a young girl who shares the special celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents. As they eat mooncakes, drink tea and watch the night sky together, Mama and Baba tell ancient tales of a magical tree that can never be cut down, the Jade Rabbit who came to live on the moon and one brave woman's journey to eternal life."
-https://www.amazon.com/Mooncakes-Loretta-Seto/dp/1459814312/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1541023524&sr=1-1&keywords=mooncakes

This book is transformative because it shows the traditions of a culture that is most likely different than our own.

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The Lunch Thief- Written by Anne C. Bromley, Illustrated by Robert Casilla

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The Lunch Thief- Written by Anne C. Bromley, Illustrated by Robert Casilla

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Summary: "His mom had packed his lunch bag with two burritos, a bag of corn chips, some carrots, and an apple. Once a week she tucks in a slice of her special lemon pound cake. Rafael saw Kevin, a new kid in his class, sneak his lunch bag from underneath his desk and tuck it in his backpack. But how can he do something about the theft without picking a fight? Inspired by his mother's advice to “Use your mouth before your fists,” Rafael bides his time, but other kids' lunches are disappearing,too. On an errand with his mom, Rafael sees Kevin carrying a bundle of laundry into a motel room, and his mom tells him Kevin's family might be one of the families who lost their homes in the recent wildfires. Rafael rethinks his anger. The next day, instead of accusing Kevin, Rafael invites him to share his lunch, letting Kevin know he's been caught, but offering friendship as well as lunch."
-https://www.amazon.com/Lunch-Thief-Anne-C-Bromley/dp/0884483118/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1541023595&sr=1-1&keywords=the+lunch+thief

This book is transformative because it allows us to see into the life of someone who lives in poverty. It allows us to do this through another boys point of view which helps us realize it's important not to judge others.

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Dreamers- Written & Illustrated by Yuyi Morales

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Dreamers- Written & Illustrated by Yuyi Morales

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Summary: "In 1994, twenty-five-year-old Yuyi Morales traveled from her home in Yelapa, Mexico, to the San Francisco Bay Area with her two-month-old son, Kelly, in order to secure permanent residency in this country. Her passage was not easy, and she spoke no English whatsoever. But due in large measure to help and guidance provided by area children's librarians, she learned English the same way her young son learned to read: through the picture books they shared together."
-https://www.amazon.com/Dreamers-Yuyi-Morales/dp/0823440559/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1541023473&sr=1-3&keywords=dreamers

This book is transformative because it is a window into what the life of an immigrant may look like. It also defies gender norms as well as family norms of having both a mother and a father.

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Amazing Grace- Written by Mary Hoffman, Illustrated by Caroline Binch

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Amazing Grace- Written by Mary Hoffman, Illustrated by Caroline Binch

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Summary: "Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. So when she gets a chance to play a part in Peter Pan, she knows exactly who she wants to be."
-https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grace-Grace-picture-Books-Hoffman/dp/0803710402/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1541023555&sr=1-1&keywords=amazing+grace

This book is transformative because it defies gender norms. It also addresses that you can do what you love, regardless of your gender and/or race.

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The Name Jar- Written & Illustrated by Yangsook Choi

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The Name Jar- Written & Illustrated by Yangsook Choi

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Summary: "Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. Her new classmates are fascinated by this no-name girl and decide to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from. But while Unhei practices being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighborhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. Encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it—Yoon-Hey."
-https://www.amazon.com/Name-Jar-Yangsook-Choi/dp/0440417996/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1541023431&sr=1-1&keywords=the+name+jar

This book is transformative because it shows the life of someone who is from a different culture and focuses on one of the struggles she has being in a new country.