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More than 100 carefully selected lists of multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators. When you find a book at this site, please purchase it here. Our titles are linked to Bookshop. A portion of your book purchase helps sustain our work. New Releases Activism and Organizing Africa Afro-Latinx American Indians Arabs […]

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Dhonielle Clayton is COO of We Need Diverse Books, a former middle school librarian, a former secondary teacher, and an all around children's literature nerd with two masters degrees in the field. She is the co-author of the Tiny Pretty Things series, and the forthcoming author of The Belles series.

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"Every child has an amazing body that is all their own! Each one is a unique shape, size, and color and has a unique mix of parts, identities, and expressions. Every Body is a Rainbow: A Kid's Guide to Bodies Across the Gender Spectrum celebrates the vast rainbow of bodies and identities-from non-binary, to intersex, to multiple genders and expressions-and shows readers that everybody is beautifully diverse and has value. This book is for kids and families of ALL genders, abilities, and expressions who want to understand themselves and learn more about the amazing bodies across the gender spectrum!" -- publisher

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Search Our Database of Nearly 2,000 Diverse Picture Books | Diverse BookFinder

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Whether it's a book on activism, adoption, families, or holidays, our database has a range of books searchable by title, group, category or content. Use our search engine to find the new favorite read for your child.

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Apart from the over thousand multicultural children's books by subject that I feature on my blog, I have listed (and will keep listing!) many more children's books by age (from babies to young adults) and by ethnicity (from African, Hispanic, Asian to diverse).

Enjoy browsing the lists below - and don't forget to check out the multicultural toys and multicultural clothes, too!

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Multicultural Children's Books - Lists - Colours of Us

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About Us

Lee & Low Books is the largest multicultural children's book publisher in the country. We are also one of the few minority-owned publishing companies in the United States.

Founded in 1991, we have always been family-owned and independent, which means we publish what we want and aren't afraid to take risks. Our books have won major awards including the Coretta Scott King Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the NAACP Image Award, and many more.

Lee & Low Books is committed to publishing diverse books that are about everyone, for everyone. We are dedicated to cultural authenticity, and we make a special effort to work with new authors and illustrators of color.

We publish multicultural children's books for every age, including leveled books for beginning readers, picture books, early chapter books, middle grade, and young adult books. We also publish a wide selection of bilingual and Spanish language books.

Visit our testimonials page to see some of the people and organizations who support our work!

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Lee & Low Books is the largest multicultural children's book publisher in the United States. We are your diversity source.

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Multicultural Children's Book Day - #ReadYourWorld

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WorldStories is a growing collection of stories from around the world. The collection includes retold traditional tales and new short stories in the languages most spoken by UK children.

We are adding new stories, translations, pictures and sound recordings every week. So keep coming back to enjoy new content!

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Our titles are available in the following languages: WorldStories is a growing collection of stories from around the world. The collection includes retold traditional tales and new short stories in the languages most spoken by UK children. We are adding new stories, translations, pictures and sound recordings every week.

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Free audio books in genre Kids that you can download in mp3, iPod and iTunes format for your portable audio player. Audio previews, convenient categories and excellent search functionality make LoyalBooks.com your best source for free audio books. Download a free audio book for yourself today!

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Features posts about Latinxs in children literature, book lists, book talks, and so much more!

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REVIEWED BOOKS: Picture Books & Early Readers

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These are the picture books and early readers we have read and reviewed. Each cover image is linked to the review, so click on an image for more information about the title. Any author or illustrator who is an #ownvoices creator is marked with an asterisk (*).

PICTURE BOOKS AND EARLY READERS

These books were reviewed for a post about ABC books. Click on any of the cover images to access the post.

Books created by: Innosanto Nagara*; Rubén del Rosario*, Isabel Freire de Matos* and Antonio Martorell*; Cynthia Weill, K. B. Basseches and Moisés* and Armando Jiménez*; Jeanette Winter; Alma Flor Ada* and Simón Silva* (English translation by Rosa Zubizarreta); Idalia Rosario*; Pat Mora* and Doug Cushman; Tony Johnston and John Parra*; Quiara Alegría Hudes* and Shino Arihara

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These books were reviewed for a post about environmental heroes. Click on any of the images to access the post. Books created by Harriet Rohmer, Cindy Trumbore/Susan L. Roth, Pete Salmansohn/Stephen W. Kress, Claudia Davila*

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These were reviewed for a post about art-related books. Click on any of the images to access the post. Books created by Yuyi Morales*, Raúl Colón*, and Catherine Reef

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These were included in a post about buy-worthy bilingual picture books. Click on any of the images to access the post. Books created by Anette Rusling, Katie Saunders,  Julie Mercier, Emily Bolam, Susie Jaramillo

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These were reviewed in a post about how art inspires young artists and the beauty of waiting. Click on any of the images to access the post. Books created by Isabel Campoy*, Theresa Howell, Rafael López*, Virginia Sánchez-Korrol*, Carolyn Dee Flores*, Terry Farish, Oliver Rodriguez*

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Frederick Luis Aldama*, illus. by Chris Escobar*

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Alexandra Alessandri*, illus. by Addy Rivera Sonada*

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Alfredo Alva*

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Jen Arena*, illustrated by Angela Dominguez*

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Jorge Argueta*, illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh*, Luica Angela Perez*, Elizabeth Gomez*

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Jessica Betancourt-Perez* & Karen Lynn Williams, illus. by Gina Maldonado*

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David Bowles*, illus. by Shane Clester

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Monica Brown*, illustrated by Rafael López*, Angela Dominguez*, John Parra*, Joe Cepeda*

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Hilda Eunice Burgos*, illus. by Gaby D’Alessandro*

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F. Isabel Campoy*, Theresa Howell, illus. by Rafael López*

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Andy Carter and Allison Havens

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Judith Ortiz Cofer*

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Carmen Agra Deedy, illus. by Eugene Yelchin

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Lulu Delacre*

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Anika Aldamuy Denise*

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Grecia Huesca Dominguez*, illus by Teresa Martinez*

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Tania de Regil*

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Zetta Elliott

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Susan Middleton Elya, illustrated by Juana Martinez Neal*

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Margarita Engle*, illustrated by Rafael López*, Mike Curato

Click on the link for an additional Book Talk for Drum Dream Girl: https://youtu.be/I9gHFWs_C4k

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Click on any of the images to access the post about Carmen Lomas Garza*

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Cynthia Leonor Garza*, illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez*

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Gary Golio, illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez*

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Rebecca J. Gomez*, illus. by Elisa Chavarri

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Lucía González, illustrated by Lulu Delacre

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Sarai Gonzalez* and Monica Brown*, illustrated by Christine Almeda*

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Ben Gundersheimer (Mister G), illustrated by Marcos Almada Rivero*

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Christy Hale

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Juan Felipe Herrera*, illustrated by Honorio Robeldo Tapia*

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Zara González Hoang*

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Jacqueline Jules, illustrated by Miguel Benítez*, Kim Smith. Any of the Sofia Martinez images will lead you to the same post.

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Alicia Z. Klepeis, illustrated by Gary Undercuffler

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Laura Lacámara*

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René Colato Laínez*, illustrated by Tom Lintern, Fabricio Vanden Broeck

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Megan Lacera* and Jorge Lacera*

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Amyra León* and Molly Mendoza*

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Robert Liu-Trujillo*

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Mariana Llanos*, illustrated by Anna López Real*

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Silvia López*

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Laurin Mayeno*; illustrated by Robert Liu-Trujillo*

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Juana Medina*

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Yamile Saied Méndez*, illustrated by Jaime Kim

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Pat Mora*, illustrated by Raúl Colón* and Rafael López*

Click on the link for an additional Book Talk on Doña Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart: https://youtu.be/DKGNYGmhs8k

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Areli Morales*, illustrated by Luisa Uribe*

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Yuyi Morales*; Marisa Montes*, illustrated by Yuyi Morales*

Click on the link for an additional Book Talk about Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book: https://youtu.be/6jGkTbscEAQ

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Juana Martinez Neal*

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Marc Tyler Nobleman, illustrated by Ana Aranda*

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Laura Rexach Olivencia*, illustrated by Mya Pagán*

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Raquel M. Ortiz*, illustrated by Maria Dominguez*

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Emma Otheguy*

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Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro, illus. by Brittany Gordón Pabón

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Isabel Quintero*, illustrated by Zeke Peña*

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Luis J. Rodríguez*, illustrated by Carlos Vázquez*

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Patty Rodriguez* and Ariana Stein*

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Jarod Roselló*

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René Saldaña, Jr.*, illustrated by Carolyn Dee Flores*

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Anita Sanchez*

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Gary Soto*, illustrated by Susan Guevara* and Pamela Paparone

Click on the link for additional Book Talks on Chato’s Kitchen and Chato and the Party Animals: https://youtu.be/R4ln4DeSRJs

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Javaka Steptoe*

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Matt Tavares

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Raúl the Third*

Click on the link for an additional Book Talk about ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat!: https://youtu.be/Ec5emBV4wSQ

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Roseanne Greenfield Thong, illustrated by John Parra*

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Duncan Tonatiuh*

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Jennifer Torres*, illustrated by Renato Alarcão*

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Patricia Valdez*

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Samantha R. Vamos*, illustrated by Ryan O’Rourke, Sebastià Serra

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Eric Velasquez*

Click on the link for an additional Book Talk about Grandma’s Gift: https://youtu.be/OxAVJC2w_jY

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Aldis Vicente*, illustrated by Nancy Cote

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Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP)

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Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP)

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Given in recognition of U.S. published works of fiction, poetry, folklore, or selected non-fiction (from picture books to works for young adults) that authentically and engagingly portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinx in the United States.

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founded the Américas Award in 1993 to encourage and commend authors, illustrators and publishers who produce quality children's and young adult books that portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinx in the United States, and to provide teachers with recommendations for classroom use. CLASP offers up to two annual book awards, together with a commended list of titles.

Américas Award 2021 Fall Program:
Celebration of Children's and YA Latin American and Latinx Literature with the Library of Congress
Zoom Webinar Hosted by the Hispanic Reading Room at the Library of Congress
Monday, October 11, 2021
6:00pm-7:30pm

Join the Hispanic Reading Room at the Library of Congress and the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) in a virtual celebration of children's and YA Latin American and Latinx literature. Hear from authors and illustrators amplifying stories and voices from across Latin American and Latinx communities. We invite families, educators, and students to take part in this unique celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month.
This live virtual program will feature award-winning authors Angela Burke Kunkel (Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built), Aida Salazar (Land of the Cranes), and Yamile Saied Méndez (Furia).
Nominate a 2021 title by clicking on this Call for Submissions

Download the Américas Award Toolkit here!

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AIYLA identifies and honors the very best writing and illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America.

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The first AILA American Indian Youth Literature Awards were presented during the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color in 2006. Awarded biennially, the AIYLA identifies and honors the very best writing and illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America. Books selected to receive the award present Indigenous North American peoples in the fullness of their humanity. In odd-numbered years, nominations are encouraged in fiction or nonfiction and may include graphic novels; for picture books, the award is for both author and illustrator. Awards are granted in even-numbered years. Authors/illustrators may win the American Indian Youth Literature Award in the categories Best Picture Book, Best Middle Grade Book, and Best Young Adult Book. In addition, up to five awards may be selected as Honors books in each category.
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American Indian Youth Literature Award - American Indian Library Association

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The first AILA American Indian Youth Literature Awards were presented during the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color in 2006. Awarded biennially, the AIYLA identifies and honors the very best writing and illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America. Books selected to receive the award present Indigenous North American peoples in the ...

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Honors and recognizes individual work about Asian/Pacific Americans and their heritage, based on literary and artistic merit.

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Each award will be named and given the award seal during the annual APALA Literature Award Ceremony. The winner of each category will receive a plaque and a press release will be sent to various national publications.

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Given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.

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Awarded to LGBTQ writers celebrating vibrant, dynamic LGBTQ storytelling.

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The Lambda Literary Awards (fondly known as the Lammys) were created in 1989 to garner national visibility for LGBTQ books, which had established a foothold through a nascent network of lesbian and gay publishers and bookstores. Today, the Lammys celebrate more than 150 LGBTQ writers across 25 categories, and include several cash prizes for writers at all stages in their careers. Each June, our community comes together in New York City to cheer on finalists and winners for their achievements.

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For over 30 years, the Lambda Literary Awards have identified and honored the best lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender books.

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LGBTQ search engine that contains publised books that have received a Lambda Literary Awards. List has more than just picture books.

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For over 30 years, the Lambda Literary Awards have recognized the best LGBTQ books published in a given year across dozens of categories.

Below is a fully searchable directory of all previous Lammy finalists and winners dating back to 1988.

Note that each year's Lambda Literary Awards celebrates books published between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year. For example, books from the 2020 Lammys will show a publication year of 2019 in this table.

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For over 30 years, the Lambda Literary Awards have recognized the best LGBTQ books published in a given year across dozens of categories. Below is a fully searchable directory of all previous Lammy finalists and winners dating back to 1988. Note that each year's Lambda Literary Awards celebrates books published between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year.

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Lee & Low Books Teacher Guide Search Engine

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Lee & Low Books Teacher Guide Search Engine

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Website provides teacher guides more thousands of multicultural children's books. Type the book title in the search engine.

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Presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.

Book List:
https://www.ala.org/alsc/sites/ala.org.alsc/files/content/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremedal/Belpre_winners_coms_1996-2021.pdf

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Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)

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This award is named after Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. It is co-sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), divisions of the American Library Association (ALA), and REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking, an ALA affiliate.
Visit the new ALSC Awards Shelf to browse all current and past ALSC award recipients! Download a complete PDF list of Belpre Award and Honor Books, 1996 to present Purchase award seals for your collection through the ALA store!

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This award is named after Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.

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Books honored for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience.

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Nonprofit organization that works to educate the general public about Asian and Pacific Islander American culture, history, and current experiences.

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Asian American Curriculum Project Bookshop

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Asian American Curriculum Project (AACP, Inc.) is a nonprofit organization that works to educate the general public about Asian and Pacific Islander American culture, history, and current experiences. We do this through the books and materials that we sell, distribute, and create, and through our a…

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Built on a collection of 40,000+ popular, high-quality books from 250+ of the world's best publishers, Epic safely fuels curiosity and reading confidence for kids 12 and under.

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Start a Conversation About Race Book Collection on Epic

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Built on a collection of 40,000+ popular, high-quality books from 250+ of the world's best publishers, Epic safely fuels curiosity and reading confidence for kids 12 and under. Get Started

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This website requires a little bit of work at first, but once you have your classroom set up, WOW!!!! It is completely free and will audit your classroom library for text diversity.

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Classroom Library Organization Made Easy | Booksource Classroom

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You can easily add your classroom library books by importing titles from a Booksource invoice, using a barcode scanner or entering ISBNs.

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Presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience.

Booklist: https://jewishlibraries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/stba_quick_list.pdf

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Award Overview The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature.

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Recognizes children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equity for all people.

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A very special thanks to TeachingBooks.net for making their invaluable database of children's literature and related resources available to children and their adults via this website! Browse using one or more of the filter options to find titles among our collection.

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All Books | Jane Addams Children's Book Award | JAPA

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An honor given each year to outstanding books written by or about Arab Americans.

Booklist can be found at the end of the page. Scroll to the bottom to find the books awarded yearly.

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The Arab American Book Award is an honor given each year to outstanding books written by or about Arab Americans. The Arab American Book Award was established in 2006 in partnership with librarians from the University of Toledo, and the mission is to celebrate Arab American literature and honor those who have produced exemplary work. Through outreach and publicity, the award raises greater awareness of Arab American literature and scholarship. We have awarded more than 100 books and every year we are honoring more titles and authors. Our book award is the only one in the nation created specifically to honor Arab American writers and books about the Arab American experience.

Winners are chosen each year from the categories below. Past award years may not have winners for all these categories, or have multiple winners for one category, due to the fluidity of submissions each year. Also, if deemed appropriate, honorable mentions within these categories may be awarded as well.

Adult Fiction

Adult Non-Fiction (The Evelyn Shakir Non-Fiction Award)

Poetry (The George Ellenbogen Poetry Award)

Children's/Young Adult Literature

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Book Awards - Arab American National Museum

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The Ezra Jack Keats Award was created to nurture illustrators and writers, early in their careers, who create extraordinary books that reflect our diverse population, the universal experience of childhood and the strength of family and community.

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Ezra Jack Keats Award by Year | The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation

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Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition - Past NYC Winners

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Recognizes books for children and young adults that contribute meaningfully to understanding of the Middle East.

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Picture Book Honorees | Middle East Book Award

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THE LIBRARY BUS by Bahram Rahman; Illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard (Pajama Press, 2020) It is still dark in Kabul, Afghanistan when the library bus rumbles out of the city. There are no bus...

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The Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children's Literature

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The Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children's Literature

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Recognizes diverse authors whose works feature diverse main characters and address diversity in a meaningful way.

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The Walter Awards > Past Winners and Honorees

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Back to the Walter Awards 2020 Walter Awards THE WALTER AWARD, TEEN CATEGORY Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki, illustrated by Rosemary Valero-O'Connell The Walter Honor ...

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The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award

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The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award

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Honors authors and illustrators who create literature that depicts the Mexican American experience.

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2021 Award Winners

Works For Younger Readers
Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth
by: Duncan Tonatiuh

Long ago, the gods of Mesoamerica set out to create humans. They tried many times during each sun, or age. When all their attempts failed and the gods grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzalcóatl-the Feathered Serpent. To continue, he first had to retrieve the sacred bones of creation guarded by Mictlantecuhtli, lord of the underworld. Gathering his staff, shield, cloak, and shell ornament for good luck, Feathered Serpent embarked on the dangerous quest to create humankind.
Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life the story of Feathered Serpent, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica. With his instantly recognizable, acclaimed art style and grand storytelling, Tonatiuh recounts a thrilling creation tale of epic proportions.

Works For Younger Readers
The Spirit of Chicano Park/El espíritu del Parque Chicano
Written by: Beatrice Zamora
Illustrated by: Maira Meza
Bettie and Bonky discover a magical park located in a most peculiar place, under a bridge! They learn to love their new home in Barrio Logan, a neighborhood with a rich history in San Diego, California. Through the eyes of a mystical Señora they travel through a historical journey of a community's struggle to build a park. They learn the true history of Chicano Park and the importance of finding their voice and community action.

This historical fiction children's book tells the dynamic story of the people of Logan Heights and world-famous Chicano Park. It is bilingual in English and Spanish and includes short biographies of several community champions in the back section.

Works For Older Readers
Dreaming with Mariposas
by: Sonia Gutiérrez
Dreaming with Mariposas, written in a Tomás Rivera and Sandra Cisneros bildungsroman vignette style, recounts the story of the Martínez family as told through the eyes of transfronteriza/transboundary Sofía "Chofi" Martínez. Chofi witnesses institutional racism, sexual harassment, and colorism and learns to navigate her parents' dreams and her dreams as she discovers her superpower, the strength of her Mexican Indigenous heritage, and the spirit world.

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Books that promote an understanding of cultures, cultivate cooperation and/or encourage a deeper awareness of nature, ecology, and diversity.

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Multicultural and International Books: Maya and Annie on Saturdays and Sundays / Los sábados y domingos de Maya y Annie by Nasario García, illustr. Dolores Aragón. Grandma Lale's Magical Adobe Oven/ Rio Grande. Bilingual. Ages 5-9. El horno mágico de Abuelita Lale Balarama's Story: An Elephant's Journey, by D.

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Recognizing excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children.

Booklist: https://ncte.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/OP_Winners_2015-Present.pdf

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Orbis Pictus Award (Nonfiction for Children)

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In an exquisitely executed and lyrical dual text, Larson parallels the birth of a star with the growing curiosity and discoveries of scientist Cecilia Payne. Painterly depictions of star development complement the more loosely drawn scenes of Payne's life. Rich back matter provides even more information.

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Penguin Random House Secondary Education

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PRH Education Translanguaging Collections - Penguin Random House Secondary Education

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Translanguaging is a communicative practice of bilinguals and multilinguals, that is, it is a practice whereby bilinguals and multilinguals use their entire linguistic repertoire to communicate and make meaning (García, 2009; García, Ibarra Johnson, & Seltzer, 2017) It is through that lens that we have partnered with teacher educators and bilingual education experts, Drs.

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Teaching students to use context clues is a way of building independence in the search for comprehension of new words and expressions. Here are six strategies to help students tackle unknown words in authentic literature.

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Teaching students to use context clues is a way of building independence in the search for comprehension of new words and expressions. Here are six strategies to help students tackle unknown words in authentic literature.

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Carribean children's and young adult books from independent bookstores

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Anansesem Books is a virtual bookstore run by Anansesem, an online magazine devoted to Caribbean children’s and young adult literature. Since 2010, Anansesem has championed the best Caribbean books for young readers. We rely on the support of volunteer staff, friends and the greater community to ach…

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Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal

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Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal

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Awarded annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published in the United States in English.

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NYU- Culturally Responsive Curriculum Scorecard

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NYU- Culturally Responsive Curriculum Scorecard

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This one has a focus on curriculum, not just classroom library.

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The Seven Steps To Complete Your Curriculum Scorecard

1. Get your child's/school's curriculum.
Go to your teacher, principal, or district office, and ask to see your child's or school's curriculum. In many districts, there is a Parent Bill of Rights that gives parents the right to access their child's curriculum. If the school is using a commercial curriculum, ask for a copy or the name and publisher so you can look it up online. (If you need to purchase it, NYU Metro Center can help). If the school is using a homemade curriculum, ask for a copy, or at least a sample of a few months of lesson materials. If they refuse to give you the curriculum, take your request to a higher level in the district, or discuss with your team to decide next steps.

2. Select your curriculum evaluation team.
The curriculum scorecard will work best if you have a team of at least 3 people with diverse identities (racial, gender, age, sexuality, class, national origin) and roles (parent, student, teacher, administrator, community member) who work together to evaluate the curriculum. These people do not have to be education professionals or have prior experience with evaluation. The more people, the better!

3. Choose the grades, units, and lessons to analyze.
Curricula can be thousands of pages, so you will need to select one or a few grades, units, and lessons to focus on (a sample of the larger curricula). The units you choose should not focus specifically on diversity and multiculturalism; they should be typical units. If you are able to cover more than one grade, select at least one lower and one upper grade.

4. Pull out keywords that represent each statement that the evaluation team can look for.
Once you have your curriculum and the scorecard in hand, review the statements for the scorecard you will begin with (Representation, Social Justice or Teachers Materials). Make sure the team understands each statement, and refer to the Glossary and Explanations with any questions. Chart key words, ideas and qualities from the statements that you will be looking for as you read the curriculum. This will help ensure that as you read, you are focused on the information you'll need in order to effectively score.

5. Conduct the evaluation.
The scorecard asks for your level of satisfaction with the curriculum on various measures. There is no right answer; this is just your opinion as someone who cares about culturally responsive education. As you answer each statement, use the Scoring Guidelines to help you decide your ratings.

6. Score the evaluation.
Tally your score for each section of the scorecard. A curriculum may excel in one area and fall short in another, and it is important to record those differences. You should come out with one score for each of the following sections: + Character Tally + Author Tally + Representation + Social Justice + Teachers Materials

7. Discuss with your team.
Discuss the process with your team: Did anything new come up? What was easy and what was hard? Did some items seem more important than others? This is also an opportunity to strategize about next steps: Do you think this evaluation provides an accurate picture of the curriculum? Does additional information need to be collected? Is there anyone you want to meet with to discuss the results?

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Culturally Responsive Curriculum Scorecard - EJ-ROC

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The Culturally Responsive Curriculum Scorecard was designed to help parents, teachers, students, and community members determine the extent to which their schools' English Language Arts curricula are culturally responsive.

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Using Diverse Books with ELLs: A Guide for Educators

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If you teach English language learners (ELLs) and immigrant students, you may be wondering how to choose books that reflect your students’ experiences, cultures, and languages. You may also wonder how to choose books at an appropriate reading and language level for your students.

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This collection of Latinx books is absolutely amazing!!!

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Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages. Literacy is at the core of a healthy community, so we unite with partners to enable all families to read with their young children.

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https://www.languagelizard.com/

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Supporting Bilingual Students

Looking for the best bilingual books for language learners? We make it easy to get engaging dual language books into the hands of children. Readers will find fiction and non-fiction books in over 60 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and much more! Use our books, interactive audio, and free teaching resources to strengthen the parent-home connection, promote literacy, and celebrate diversity.

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Children's Bilingual Books & Multicultural Audio Books | Language Lizard

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Shop award-winning bilingual children's products in 50+ languages! We carry multicultural books, posters, audio books, dictionaries & free lesson plans. Enhance your education today!

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Hoopoe's teaching stories uncover the ancient world of storytelling, from a time before societies had formal schools - when stories were the way in which everyone learned the much-needed universal lessons of tolerance and appreciation of all cultures. Through these tales, children can develop higher-level thinking skills as well as an understanding of the universality of our natures, hopes and dreams, and an appreciation of the diverse ways in which they're expressed.

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Hoopoe's teaching stories uncover the ancient world of storytelling, from a time before societies had formal schools - when stories were the way in which everyone learned the much-needed universal lessons of tolerance and appreciation of all cultures.

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A multilingual digital picture book service for preschools

Polylino is a multilingual pedagogical tool for preschool, elementary, and daycare programs, and is used by 1 million children worldwide. With over 700 books in 64 languages, Polylino makes it easy to bring the benefits of early literacy to all children, regardless of the language they speak at home. See what's included in a subscription and try it for yourself.

We've partnered with international publishers to provide diverse and inclusive titles that can be used across smart devices or as a screen-free listening center. At less than $20 per child per year, Polylino is a great tool for Dual Language Learners, ESL & ELL students, Universal Transitional Kindergarten programs, refugee resettlement programs, and more.

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Over 700 digital books narrated in 64 audio languages and in 7 text languages

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Training for your team

Polylino can be used across smart devices, on desktop, as a screen-free listening center, and even offline

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Fast facts: Why choose Polylino?

We have hundreds of digital books that are audio-narrated in over 60 languages to support Dual Language Learners, ESL & ELL students, and more. Explore why hearing your home language matters.

Host storytime through smart devices or as a screen-free listening center. Additional pedagogical tools and guides make it easy to incorporate Polylino into your curriculum.

Use Home Access to provide parents and guardians with access to Polylino and foster family engagement. Read more about Home Access.

We partnered with renowned children's literature expert Dr. Ann Neely to feature high-quality, inclusive and diverse titles.

At under $20 per child per year, our always-expanding digital picture book service functions as an affordable pedagogical tool to enhance your existing library.

Polylino is already used by over 1 million children worldwide. It was developed over 30 years ago by leading experts in Sweden.

"Polylino brings out the children's curiosity about language ​​so they develop an understanding of the differences in language from an early age."
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A note from Dr. Ann Neely

"As an expert on Children's Literature in North America, I have been able to personally recommend and curate the books within Polylino with my fellow colleagues. Knowing that ILT Education ensures books are chosen with a thorough process, makes me confident that the service will be beneficial for preschoolers, their teachers, and their parents. I have enjoyed creating an educator guide to accompany the digitized books Polylino provides."
Dr. Ann Neely, Professor Emerita, Vanderbilt University

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Polylino: Multilingual Digital Picture Books for Preschools

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Polylino is a multilingual pedagogical tool for preschool, elementary, and daycare programs, and is used by 1 million children worldwide. With over 700 books in 64 languages, Polylino makes it easy to bring the benefits of early literacy to all children, regardless of the language they speak at home.

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Bilingual books for children in Spanish and English. Libros bilingües para los niños en español (castellano) e inglés. babies, preschoolers, preschool classrooms, elementary classrooms, dual language programs, parent programs. Diversity of racial and cultural viewpoint, equity through literature