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Multicultural literature is made up of stories and texts that explore diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences. It helps us to understand different cultures and perspectives.

The best multicultural titles should exhibit five key characteristics: accuracy, expertise, respect, purpose, and quality. We should always look for these traits when reading titles.

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"We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that takes a holistic approach in improving literacy and building compassion by affecting change across the entire reading pipeline — turning diverse manuscripts into published books and then donating diverse titles to readers nationwide." This is a wonderful source to find books for your library, find upcoming workshops, grants that are being offered and programs they offer.

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Tilbury House Publishers is a great source to find diverse books for your classroom and also as a source for students and families to use as well. They have a list of publishers and organizations to use to find all sorts of wonderful titles.

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A large part of CBC's mission is to gather relevant book lists and resources for use by parents, educators, librarians, and booksellers. The publisher members of the CBC and many other organizations have taken the lead on curating lists of fiction and nonfiction books for young people that represent diversity in all its forms.

This regularly updated directory features diverse titles offered by CBC member publishers as well as curated lists from other organizations.

Check back often as we continue to update with new titles and resources!

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PUBLISHERS: if you wish to share your diverse titles and resources, please email shaina.birkhead@cbcbooks.org.

CBC Diversity's Goodreads

Front and backlist children's and young adult books reflect the diverse nature of our world! Browse the titles on the archived CBC Diversity's Goodreads to search hundreds of diverse children's and young adult books by age and subject.

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A large part of CBC's mission is to gather relevant book lists and resources for use by parents, educators, librarians, and booksellers. The publisher members of the CBC and many other organizations have taken the lead on curating lists of fiction and nonfiction books for young people that represent diversity in all its forms. This regularly updated directory features diverse titles offered by CBC member publishers as well as curated lists from other organizations.

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The Diverse Bookshelf features numerous lists of books for various cultures. It is easy to navigate and full of information on which books are the best for the culture you are looking for. The website is easy to navigate and full of information.

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We need diverse books because we need books in which children can find themselves, see reflections of themselves. I wrote a piece maybe 1990 it was published which I called "Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors." And I think that's really why we - children need to see themselves reflected.

But books can also be windows. And so you can look through and see other worlds and see how they match up or don't match up to your own. But the sliding glass door allows you to enter that world as well. And so that's the reason that the diversity needs to go both ways. I mean it's not just children who have been underrepresented and marginalized who need these books.

It's also the children who always find their mirrors in the books and, therefore, get an exaggerated sense of their own self-worth and a false sense of what the world is like because it's becoming more and more colorful and diverse as time goes on. So, I think that's why.

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Learn more about why diverse books matter for all kids and how to find high-quality fiction and nonfiction books that explore and celebrate our diverse and multicultural communities.

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Social Justice Books is a powerful resource with over 100 book lists. It also has numerous links to articles and so much information to help you find exactly the list or book you are looking for!

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Multicultural and Social Justice Books - Social Justice Books

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Curated Booklists Carefully selected multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators on 90+ topics. Reviews of Children's Literature Critical reviews of children's and young adult books from a variety of vetted sources, consolidated here for easy access. Articles & News Articles about selecting children's literature and news about Kid Lit.

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"This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another—from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo."

Interactive Read Aloud-

https://www.literacyfootprints.com/products/i-am-enough

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I Am Enough is the picture book everyone needs This is…

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"Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything."

Book Cover Design-

https://noveleffect.com/product/sulwe-activities/

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Read 2,176 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o comes a ...

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"This lyrical text, narrated to a young girl named Amani by her father, follows her as she plays an evening game of hide-and-seek with friends at her apartment complex. The moon's glow helps Amani find the last hidden child, and seems almost like a partner to her in her game, as well as a spotlight pointing out her beauty and strength."

Read Aloud-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhLxaSeLsBc

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From the New York Times bestselling illustrator of I Am…

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"While Joshua explores the wild, he encounters animals who speaks and empowers him with life-long lessons. He listens carefully to the messages of the animals, and learns from them; even when others say that "animals can't talk." A book of empowerment, inspiration, and child-friendly wisdom! Journey with Joshua!"

Nature Lesson-

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/nature-school-lessons

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Lessons by Nature: Joshua's Learning Exploration in the...

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Read reviews from the world's largest community for readers. While Joshua explores the wild, he encounters animals who speaks and empowers him with life-lo...

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"Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles with symbolic and historical references central to African-American culture. The spectacular artwork resonates with color and texture. Children will delight in the universal dream of mastering one's world by flying over it."

Interactive Venn Diagram-

https://www.readwritethink.org/materials/venn/index.html

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Read 587 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Ringgold recounts the dream adventure of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who flies...

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"Kids love learning about food, they need to learn their ABC's, and this mouth-watering alphabet book about Mexican food covers both in the most delicious way! You'll see so much more than tacos as you flip through food from albóndigas to zanahoria. Each dish is brought to life with playful rhyming text, side-by-side phonetic pronunciation, and bright, engaging illustrations."

Read Aloud-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMn8gDWbQgg

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Yum, Yum, Mexico!: Mexican Food from A to Z

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Get ready for a tasty treat! This book features Mexican…

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"Lucía loves to watch the monarchs' migration from her home in Mexico with Papá. But this year, the monarchs' journey north holds extra weight; Papá is heading north, too, to look for work. He promises her that when "the weather turns cold and the monarcas return, our winged ancestors will guide me home." So while he spends the summer months harvesting produce on faraway farms, Lucía watches the skies for signs of the monarchs'—and her papá's—return."

Story Map-

https://school.teachingbooks.net/clp.cgi?master_id=96227&lf_id=9

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A heartwarming tale of a girl waiting for her beloved P…

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"After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborhood might be shaken, but it cannot be broken.
As a little girl and her dog embark on their daily walk through the city, they skip and spin to the familiar sounds of revving cars, clanking bikes, friendly barks, and whistling camote carts. But what they aren't expecting to hear is the sound of a rumbling earthquake...and then...silence."

Guided Reflection-

https://library.teachingbooks.net/clp.cgi?master_id=82740&lf_id=10

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Read 57 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican n...

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"On the night before Christmas, a spark of magic lights up Lita's Pastelería, and Esperanza Caramelo blinks open her eyes. Esperanza is a spun-sugar ornament, meant to sit atop the Nochebuena cake—but tonight she whirls through the bakery, singing and dancing, throwing a fiesta with all the other ornaments until . . . disaster strikes!"

Author Question and answers-

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18098110.Karla_Arenas_Valenti

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Esperanza Caramelo, the Star of Nochebuena

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A festive nochebuena treat for little ones who believe …

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"The Day of the Dead is a happy day when Mar’s family gathers together. There are favorite dishes to enjoy, games to be played, and most importantly, stories to tell. No one in the family is forgotten because this is the day of the year when the dead come to visit the living—and for this holiday it is almost as if they’re alive again, as the family takes great joy in celebrating the things that made them special. Mar realizes she is just like her Grandpa Ramón, who kept a journal. And her sister, Paz, plays accordian, just like their great-grandfather. There are so many things that connect them all—and at dinner, Abuelita spins even more stories that make them feel close to the ones they will love forever. Ana Aranda’s tender text and vibrant art make the joy felt on this sweet day totally palpable."

Read Aloud-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCFxcooHbLE

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This article discusses the importance of seeing yourself in the books you read!

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It's important for all kids to see themselves on the pages.

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This is a fantastic article about promoting empathy and why diversity needs to be a bigger part of literacy.

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Literacy Daily is a space to connect educators, students, and leaders with the latest news, ideas, tools, strategies, and research in literacy instruction.

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Goodreads Best Multicultural Books for Children is an amazing website with a list of the best books for children. They give information on where you can purchase the books and loads of reviews.

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This is a list of multicultural books for children - picture books through elementary chapter books. A good multicultural book should:
- present the character's culture accurately and sensitively;
- feature marginalized protagonists or protagonists of color;
- empower children of different ethnic backgrounds;
- have strong literary merit.

Books that do not meet these criteria are subject to removal from this list, as there are many books out there that feature characters of ethnicity, but are not respectful toward their culture.

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451 books based on 353 votes: Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John St...