As an adoptive mom of two little Black girls, I am always on the search for multicultural children’s books that reflect the diversity of our world in an empowering and non-stereotypical way. It’s good to see an increasing number … Read More

    March is Women’s History Month! The 2024 theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”, recognizing women who understand the need to eliminate bias and discrimination from individuals’ lives and institutions. We’ve put together this list … Read More

    Time for our list of new multicultural children’s & YA books for February 2024! Our favourites this month are This Baby.That Baby. (Babies & Toddlers), The Blue Pickup (Preschool), Best Believe (Elementary School), Drawing Deena (Middle School), and … Read More

    Black History Month is in full swing! Here are some of our favourite new Black History children’s and young adult books for ages 3 to 18! NEW 2024 Black History Children’s & Young Adult Books Preschool Jimmy’s Rhythm … Read More

    Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2024 is here!!   THANK YOU to our wonderful participants and supporters including Co-Hosts, Medallion and Author Level Sponsors, book reviewers, book donators, and readers!     Join us today at 9 pm EST … Read More

    Here is our list of new multicultural children’s and YA books for July 2023! Our favourite books this month are Good Night, Baby (Babies & Toddlers), Dancing Hands (Preschool), What Your Ribbon Skirt Means To Me (Elementary School), Clouds … Read More

    Time for our list of new multicultural children’s and YA books for June 2023! Our favourites this month are I Love You, Baby Burrito (Babies & Toddlers), Just One Little Light (Preschool), Cape (Elementary School), Garvey’s Choice (Middle … Read More

  June is National Immigrant Heritage Month! Celebrate the countless contributions of generations of immigrants and refugees with this ultimate list of children’s and YA books featuring brave and resilient immigrants and refugees! 100+ Children’s & YA Books about Immigrants … Read More

  Check out our extensive list of new multicultural children’s and YA books for May 2023! There are some gems for all ages! Our favourites this month are Good Night, Little Man (Babies & Toddlers), Malaika, Carnival Queen (Preschool), Crowned (Elementary School), Voice For … Read More

    Presenting our extensive list of children’s and YA book with Muslim Characters! There are books for all ages–from babies to teenagers– covering a wide range of countries from the U.S., Asian and Arab countries, Northern African countries and … Read More

    Browse our extensive list of new multicultural children’s and YA books for April 2023! There is something for all ages (from babies to teenagers), and a variety of ethnicities and interests. Our favourites this month are Baby, Sleep … Read More

    Amazing Sports from Around the World written by Douglas McLaughlin, illustrated by Michelle Griffis Disclosure: I received a free digital copy of this book from Language Lizard. All opinions in this review are my own.   The latest … Read More

    Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess– A Little Magic written by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley   “Kayla always had a plan. The problem was that a lot of other people had a plan for Kayla too. Why do … Read More

    It’s Black History Month! Time to share some gorgeous new Black history books for children and teenagers! From activists to artists, athletes, musicians, and successful business people, these books portray a wide range of inspiring figures past and … Read More

  Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023 is here!!   THANK YOU to our wonderful participants and supporters including Co-Hosts, Medallion and Author Level Sponsors, book reviewers, book donators, and readers!     Join us today at 9 pm EST for … Read More

    Multicultural Children’s Book Day (1/26/23) is in its 10th year!! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms who saw a need to shine the spotlight on all of the … Read More

    Last not least! Following our lists of The Best Multicultural Young Adult Books of 2022, The 50 Best Multicultural Middle Grade Books of 2022 and The 100 Best Multicultural Picture Books of 2022, we are finishing our ‘Best of 2022’ … Read More

  Following our lists of The 50 Best Multicultural Middle Grade Books of 2022 and The 100 Best Multicultural Picture Books of 2022, here is our selection of the best multicultural young adult books of 2022! With a great variety … Read More

    Following our list of The Best 100 Multicultural Picture Books of 2022, here is our selection of the best multicultural middle grade books of 2022! There is something for every tween out there, from biographies to fantasy novels, … Read More

    Presenting the 100 best multicultural picture books of 2022! I can’t believe how fast this year flew by, it’s absolutely crazy. Like this time every year, I searched the internet up and down for the best multicultural picture … Read More

    Time for some Black Mermaid books! My daughters and I were so excited when we heard that the new Little Mermaid movie will feature a Black mermaid! I searched the internet up and down to see if there … Read More

    Here is our selection of new multicultural children’s & YA books for October 2022! Some real gems on this list! Our favourites this month are Me & The Family Tree (Babies & Toddlers), Namaste Is A Greeting (Preschool), … Read More

    Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing! Observed annually from September 15 to October 15, it celebrates the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. To mark the occasion, … Read More

    So many wonderful new multicultural children’s and YA books this month! I could have added a few more but then this list would probably only have been published in October… Our favourites for September are Hello, Beautiful You! (Babies … Read More

    Multicultural young adult audiobooks are a great alternative or addition to reading books! They can enhance literacy skills such as vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. But most of all, they are fun to listen to and fantastic for those … Read More

    The end of summer brings us some wonderful new multicultural children’s & YA books! Our favourites this month are Ours (Babies & Toddlers), Lola Out Loud (Preschool), Just Like Jesse Owens (Elementary School), Tumble (Middle School), and How … Read More

    As part of developing a positive body image and sense of identity, it is important that children of colour learn to love their hair and their skin from an early age. The gorgeous multicultural children’s books about hair … Read More

    Here is our list of new multicultural children’s & YA books July 2022! Some gorgeous new releases, our favourites being I Love My Beautiful Hair (Babies & Toddlers), If You Find A Leaf (Preschool), Everything In Its Place … Read More

    Fantasy is a popular genre among tweens and teens. The multicultural middle grade and young adult fantasy books on this list cover a wide range of ethnicities, styles and subjects, so there is something for every fantasy lover … Read More

    This month’s list is long! So many exciting new multicultural children’s books for all ages! Our favourites for May are The Hair Book (Babies & Toddlers), The Blur (Preschool), The World Belonged To Us (Elementary School), Swim Team (Middle School), and … Read More

    I’ve been wanting to compile a list of diverse Jewish books for children and teenagers for a while, so here it finally is! Set in a variety of different countries and presenting a wide range of characters from … Read More

    March has seen the release of some gorgeous new multicultural children’s books! Our favourites this month are Brown Sugar Baby (Babies & Toddlers), Climb On! (Preschool), Stella Keeps The Sun Up (Elementary School), New From Here (Middle School), and Every Variable … Read More

    March is Women’s History Month! A perfect time to celebrate the achievements of powerful women of colour in sports – women across all kinds of sports who persevered against racial and gender discrimination, broke records, and paved the … Read More

    My 8-year-old daughter has been doing ballet since she was 4 and is still loving it! I am always happy to find children’s books about ballerinas of colour who have persevered and made their dreams come true against … Read More

    Lots of wonderful new multicultural children’s book releases this month! Our favourites for February 2022 are Peek-a-You! (Babies & Toddlers), Eyes That Speak To The Stars (Preschool), Nigel And The Moon (Elementary School), Omar Rising (Middle School), and … Read More

    Time to celebrate the achievements of some extraordinary Black athletes! From well-known figures such as Mohammad Ali, Michael Jordan and Serena Williams, to lesser-known ones such as Mabel Fairbanks, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah and Mamie Johnson, these gorgeous books … Read More

    Each January, the American Library Association recognizes the most original and creative books and other media for children and teenagers. The ALA Youth Media Awards include the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards. Great to … Read More

    February is Black History Month! A good time to share the best new Black History books for children and teenagers! So here is a good variety of new books, from picture books to middle grade novels, graphic novels … Read More

    Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2022 (1/28/22) is in its 9th year!   This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms who saw a need to shine the spotlight on all of … Read More

    Vaccines Explained written by Ohemaa Boahemaa, illustrated by Joyeeta Neogi *Disclosure: I was gifted a copy of the book by MCBD Platinum Sponsor Language Lizard. All opinions are my own.* Part of the Language Lizard Explore Series which helps … Read More

    Last not least! Following our lists of The 100 Best Multicultural Picture Books of 2021, The 30 Best Multicultural Chapter Books of 2021, and The 50 Best Multicultural Middle Grade Novels of 2021, we’re finishing off this year’s ‘Best of’ … Read More

    Part 3 of our ‘Best of 2021’ series! Following our lists of The 100 Best Picture Books of 2021 and The 30 Best Multicultural Chapter Books of 2021, here is our selection of this year’s best multicultural middle … Read More

    Following our list of The 100 Best Picture Books of 2021, here is our selection of this year’s best multicultural chapter books! From family stories to adventure stories, from STEAM themed stories to mystery stories, these chapter books … Read More

    Time to kick off our Best of round-up for 2021! Normally we feature the 50 best multicultural picture books, but this year there were so many beautiful new releases that we ended up listing the 100 best multicultural … Read More

    A wide range of beautiful new multicultural books for children and teenagers this month! Our favourite October releases are Count to Love (Babies & Toddlers), The Queen on Our Corner (Preschool), The Me I Choose To Be (Elementary … Read More

    Highlighting the experiences of Filipino immigrants, Filipino American History Month is celebrated in the United States during the month of October. It commemorates the arrival of the first Filipinos who landed in what is now Morro Bay, California … Read More

    Dynamic and visually engaging, comic books and graphic novels are an exciting genre for children and teenagers that often even gets reluctant readers hooked. It is wonderful to see such a good variety of multicultural graphic novels out … Read More

    Lots of beautiful new multicultural children’s books for all ages this fall! Our favourites this month are Sumo Counting (Babies & Toddlers), Change Sings (Preschool), When We Say Black Lives Matter (Elementary School), The Insiders ( Middle School), … Read More

    Talking to children about their bodies and consent from an early age is important in order for them to develop a positive body image and understand that their body only belongs to them. When questions about where babies … Read More

    August has seen the release of many gorgeous multicultural children’s books! Our favourites this month are Families Grow (Babies & Toddlers), What I Am (Preschool), The First Blade of Sweetgrass (Elementary School), Zion Unmatched (Middle School), and Sugar … Read More

    UPDATED JUNE 2022! June is Pride Month – a time when LGBTQIA+ communities all over the world celebrate love, identity and solidarity! A good time to put together this list of multicultural children’s books featuring LGBTQIA characters (although these gorgeous … Read More

    Just in time before Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ends next week, we managed to finish this extensive list of Asian and Asian American books for childrens and teenagers. Although of course all of these books … Read More

    Too often have the achievements and contributions of women — and even more so women of colour — in STEM fields been overlooked. So this Women’s Month, let’s celebrate some extraordinary female scientists of colour who have shattered … Read More

    Each January, the American Library Association recognizes the most original and creative books and other media for children and teenagers. The ALA Youth Media Awards include the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards. Great to … Read More

    Adding to our extensive collection of Black History Books, we have searched the internet up and down for the best new releases for Black History Month 2021. There are some real gems for all ages on this list! … Read More

    The Lunar New Year starts with the first new moon of the year and is welcomed with a 15-day celebration in many Asian communities around the world. The Chinese zodiac assigns an animal to each year in a … Read More

    Multicultural Children’s Book Day is in its 8th year!   Celebrate by joining our twitter party and checking out our linky party & free resources (details below)!   MCBD is a non-profit children’s literacy initiative founded by Valarie Budayr … Read More

    Idia of the Benin Kingdom written by Ekiuwa Aira, illustrated by Alina Shabelnyk *Disclosure: I was gifted a copy of the book by MCBD Bronze Sponsor My Well Read Child. All opinions are my own.* In the African … Read More

    Last not least! We are finishing off our Best of 2020 series with this exciting list of the fifty best multicultural young adult novels of 2020! The books on this list range from fiction to non-fiction, from novel … Read More

    Following our lists of The 50 Best Multicultural Picture Books Of 2020 and The 30 Best Multicultural Chapter Books of 2020, now some diverse books for Middle Graders! From novels to book series, anthologies and non-fiction books, there … Read More

    Following our list of The 50 Best Multicultural Picture Books of 2020, here is our selection of this year’s best multicultural chapter books! The books on this list feature a wide range of characters — from African to … Read More

    As this crazy year is drawing to a close, it’s time for our round-up of the best multicultural picture books of 2020! It’s always difficult to narrow it down to the 50 best multicultural picture books of the … Read More

    Diwali – the five-day “Festival of Lights” is an important festival for Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities around the world. It serves to celebrate the triumph of good over evil, of light over darkness, by lighting lamps and … Read More

    Check out the latest multicultural children’s book releases! Some real gems this month, including some stunning graphic novels! Our favourite ones for October are Planet Earth (Babies & Toddlers), Julián at the Wedding (Preschool), All Because You Matter (Elementary … Read More

    Teach your children about the wonderful celebration of Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos with these colourful Day of the Dead Children’s Books! And make sure to also check out the Day of the Dead activity books … Read More

    With the U.S. elections just around the corner, we searched the internet up and down for multicultural children’s books about voting and elections. And we found some stunning ones for most age groups! Even though children are too … Read More

    There were so many exciting new multicultural children’s book releases this month, it was difficult for us to decide which ones are our favourite ones. But here we go: Families Belong (Babies & Toddlers), I Am Every Good … Read More

    Some beautiful new multicultural children’s book releases this month! Quite a few Latinx ones! Our favourites for August are Smell! (Babies & Toddlers), The Power Of One (Preschool), I Promise (Elementary School), Everything Sad Is Untrue (Middle School) … Read More

    Following our recent list of 150 Children’s Book Celebrating Black Boys, we had many requests to publish one about children’s books celebrating Black Girls, too — so here it is! This list features fictional books for all ages, … Read More

    July has seen the release of some gorgeous multicultural children’s books for all ages! Our favourites this month are Good Night, Little Dancer (Babies & Toddlers), V Is For Voting (Preschool), Your Name Is A Song (Elementary School), … Read More

    Now more than ever, we need to celebrate Black boys in order to combat stereotypes and racial prejudice! This extensive list includes a huge variety of books featuring Black boys, from classics such as The Snowy Day to … Read More

    For the first time in the 51 year history of the Stonewall Awards, the two award-winners as well as the three honour books this year were both multicultural AND written by own voices! The Stonewall Award recognizes children’s … Read More

    Here is our selection of new multicultural children’s books for June 2020! Whilst we only found one board book, there are quite a few interesting new young adult novels. Our favourites this month are Antiracist Baby (Babies & … Read More

    June is Black Music Month! Time to celebrate all those legendary Black Musicians past and present — from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Beyoncé, from Louis Armstrong to Bob Marley, and many more. There’s something for every age group … Read More

    Some exciting new releases this month! It wasn’t easy to decide on our favourite multicultural children’s books from this list but here they are: Welcome To The Party (Babies & Toddlers), Swashby And The Sea (Preschool), Lift (Elementary … Read More

    Keeping children busy during these unprecedented times isn’t easy! These colourful multicultural activity books are a good way of engaging children in creative activities and at the same time teaching them about different cultures. 11 Multicultural Activity Books … Read More

    April saw the release of some gorgeous new multicultural children’s books! Our favourites this month are In My Anaana’s Amautik (Preschool), A Story About Afiyah (Elementary School), One Earth (Middle School), and Mad, Bad & Dangerous To Know … Read More

    Women’s History Month is one of our favourite times of the year! We just love searching the internet up and down for multicultural children’s books about amazing women and girls. You’ll be sure to find plenty of gems … Read More

    January and February have seen the release of some beautiful Black History children’s books, from picture books for pre- and elementary school children to chapter books and novels for teenagers. #NotOnlyForBlackHistoryMonth 19 New Black History Children’s Books 2020 … Read More

    Multicultural Children’s Book Day is in its 7th year!   Celebrate by joining our twitter party and checking out our linky party & free resources (details below)!   MCBD is a non-profit children’s literacy initiative founded by Valarie Budayr and … Read More

    Never too late for a ‘Best of’ list! Just like 2018, last year saw the release of many wonderful multicultural picture books. So much so that it was difficult to decide which ones to include in this list! … Read More

    You cannot truly love others if you don’t love yourself. Healthy self-esteem is the foundation for resilience, compassion and joy. The multicultural children’s books on this list can be a great support in building children’s self-esteem! 20 Multicultural … Read More

    Last month saw the release of some real gems! Where Are You From?, Leila in Saffron and How To Read A Book are our favourites on this list of new multicultural children’s books June 2019. Which ones are … Read More

    A little late due to our whole family being sick but here are the new multicultural children’s books for May 2019! Our favourites this month include the supercute Nerdy Babies: Ocean, beautifully illustrated The Girls, and inspiring We … Read More

    Since 1953, the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award has been recognizing children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equality. We love all of the books … Read More

    Learning how to identify feelings and express them in healthy ways is the foundation of developing social and emotional intelligence. It is never too early to start teaching kids that it is normal to have a wide range … Read More

    Take some time to browse our list of new multicultural children’s books for April 2019! Our favourites this month are A Is For All The Things You Are, Nine Months, The Undefeated and It’s Trevor Noah. Let us know … Read More

    Colouring in is such a soothing activity that children of all ages (and many adults for that matter!) love completely immersing themselves in! While there don’t seem to be too many multicultural colouring books for children out there, … Read More

    #Diverse Kidlit Link-Up April 2019   Welcome to our 4th #DiverseKidLit of 2019! Colours of Us is proud to be part of this wonderful monthly book-sharing meme for diverse children’s books! If you are a parent, grandparent, caregiver, teacher, … Read More

    Browse our list of new multicultural children’s books for March 2019! Ranging from Preschool to High School, there are some real gems here, our favourites being Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock, The Yellow Suitcase and A Good Kind Of … Read More

    Also known as the festival of colours, Holi is a joyful Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil, friendship and forgiveness. Families, friends and neighbours get together, eat, laugh, sing and … Read More

    Browse our list of new multicultural children’s books! There is something for every age group here, from babies and toddlers to teenagers. Our personal favourites are Ella (Babies & Toddlers), Pancakes to Parathas (Preschool), Wilma’s Way Home (Elementary … Read More

    Every January, the American Library Association recognizes the most original and creative books and other media for children and teenagers. The ALA Youth Media Awards include the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards. It is encouraging … Read More

    #Diverse Kidlit Link-Up February 2019   Welcome to the second #DiverseKidLit of 2019! Colours of Us is proud to be part of this wonderful monthly book-sharing meme for diverse children’s books! If you are a parent, grandparent, caregiver, teacher, or … Read More

    Black History Month is around the corner! Time to check out the latest releases in Black History Children’s Books! I found these 11 brand new gems, and the best thing is, apart from two they are all written … Read More

    Welcome to our 6th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day!   Here’s how to celebrate:   Link up your diversity book reviews below.   Join us tonight at our 6th annual Twitter Party! Follow @McChildsBookDay to join in on … Read More

    Beato Goes To Japan written by Sucheta Rawal, illustrated by Alexandra Abagiu and Oana Vaida Disclosure: I received a free copy from Sucheta Rawal, Author Sponsor of Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD).    As luck would have it, author Sucheta … Read More

    Better late than never! This list was meant to be posted before Christmas but it got longer and longer and suddenly it was mid-January… but nevermind, it is still just as relevant and has plenty of multicultural gems … Read More

    #Diverse Kidlit Link-Up January  2019 Welcome to the first #DiverseKidLit of 2019! If you are a parent, grandparent, caregiver, teacher, or librarian looking for amazing diverse kidlit recommendations to share with your young readers, you will love this recurring monthly resource of … Read More

    My 5 Most Popular Multicultural Children’s Book Lists of 2018   40 Multicultural Children’s Books About Fabulous Female Artists For Women’s History Month 2018 I put the spotlight on some of the fabulous female artists from past and … Read More

    UPDATED APRIL 2021! Kids everywhere love superheroes! Fascinated by their superpowers and their action-packed adventures, they enjoy pretending to be superheroes themselves. Teach children about standing up for what is right and defending those in need with these … Read More

    #DiverseKidLit2018 Welcome to #DiverseKidLit! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations.   What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing … Read More

    The holiday season is upon us! This year have yourself a merry multicultural Christmas with these beautiful decorations and accessories!   100+ Multicultural Christmas Decorations & Accessories   *You can buy any of the items on this website … Read More

    #DiverseKidLit2018 Welcome to #DiverseKidLit! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations.   What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing … Read More

    Pink Is for Boys written by Robb Pearlman, illustrated by Eda Kaban     “Pink is for boys. And girls. And bows on fancy clothes.”   Featuring a diverse group of characters, Pink Is for Boys is a simple book … Read More

    All children experience some kind of fear at different stages of their development, be it fear of the dark, fear of dogs, fear of trying new things or the fear of standing up for yourself. Reassure your kids that … Read More

    #DiverseKidLit2018 Welcome to #DiverseKidLit! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations.   What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing meme designed to … Read More

    #DiverseKidLit2018 Welcome to #DiverseKidLit! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations.   What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing meme designed to … Read More

  #DiverseKidLit2018 Welcome to #DiverseKidLit! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations.   What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing meme designed to promote … Read More

    Just in time for the World Cup finals, here is a list of multicultural children’s books about soccer! From Canada to Brazil, from the Caribbean to South Africa, these picture books, chapter books and novels portray the joy … Read More

    Welcome to #DiverseKidLit! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations. What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing meme designed to promote … Read More

    June is Pride Month – a time when LGBTQIA communities all over the world celebrate love, identity and solidarity! A good time to put together this list of multicultural children’s books featuring LGBTQIA characters (although these gorgeous and inclusive books … Read More

    UPDATED JUNE 2022! June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month! It serves to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the Caribbean and the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the … Read More

    Never too early to teach children about how other kids around the world live! Learning about the ways children in other parts of the world may live very different lives yet love doing many similar things, is an … Read More

    Princesses are doin’ it for themselves! Modern princesses come in all shapes and colours; they are brave, smart and strong; they love having fun, and they are certainly not sitting around in pretty pink dresses waiting to be … Read More

    What better opportunity to put the spotlight on some of the fabulous female artists from past and present than Women’s History Month! In this list of multicultural children’s books, I am using the term “artist” in a broader … Read More

    It’s Women’s History Month –  time to celebrate the amazing achievements of women throughout history and around the globe! One good way of teaching children and teenagers about women’s history is to read biography collections about a wide … Read More

    Black History Biography Collections for children are a great way of introducing young learners to iconic Africans and African Americans across diverse fields. From politicians and freedom fighters to scientists, from performers, artists and poets to athletes, the … Read More

    It’s Black History Month! I always love searching for new releases of picture books about Black history that can be read at home or used in the classroom. And this year I found quite a few new treasures, … Read More

  Welcome to our 5th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2018 #ReadYourWorld Book Review Linkup!   Here’s how to celebrate: 1. Link up your diversity book reviews. 2. Find new books to read for your home or classroom bookshelf by following … Read More

    Love Family written by Norah Barrett Cooper, illustrated by Joelle Nelson Disclosure: I received a free copy from Loving Lion Books, Sponsor of Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2018 Love Family is a new diverse picture book from Loving Lion Books … Read More

  Join us for our Multicultural Children’s Book Day Twitter Party 2018!   We promise it will be a fun and fast-paced hour of great book conversations, sharing of diverse book ideas and lots of prizes! Follow the hashtag #ReadYourWorld to join … Read More

    My 5 Most Popular Multicultural Children’s Book Lists of 2017   5 Multicultural Children’s Books about Mental Illness   For children living with a parent with mental health problems reading picture books about mental illness can help them … Read More

    October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Founded in 2006, it aims to educate communities across the U.S. and raise awareness about the devastating effects of bullying – from school avoidance and loss of self-esteem to anxiety, depression, and even … Read More

    UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2022! It’s Banned Books Week‘s 40th anniversary! Launched in 1982 to create awareness of the harm of censorship, it celebrates the freedom to read and express ideas. Each year, many diverse children’s & YA books are … Read More

    UPDATED NOVEMBER 2021! Talking to children and teenagers about racism and discrimination is as necessary as it is uncomfortable for most parents and educators (especially white ones). Necessary because racial bias in children starts as early as age … Read More

    STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) has been an important part of the school curriculum for many years now. More recently, art has been added in order to emphasize the importance of creative thinking, and so STEM became … Read More

    “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama XIV   UPDATED NOVEMBER 2018! Kindness and empathy are two of the most important social skills we can teach our children. Now more than ever, … Read More

    Shark Lady The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist written by Jess Keating, illustrated by Marta Alvarez Miguens   Shark Lady is a beautiful new picture book release that tells the inspiring story … Read More

    Earlier this month, uncontrollable wildfires raged through our small South African town for several days, resulting in huge devastation and trauma for humans as well as animals. In amongst all the chaos, the whole community rallied together to … Read More

    Recently I came across a wonderful UK initiative called Make a Noise in Libraries. It was started by RNIB, a charity for people with sight loss, and aims at making libraries more accessible and inclusive for visually impaired … Read More

    Over and Under the Pond written by Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal   “Over the pond we slide, splashing through lily pads, sweeping through reeds. The water’s a mirror, reflecting the sky. Sunshine and clouds – … Read More

    After the more serious topics of my two previous lists (5 Multicultural Picture Books about Mental Illness & 9 Multicultural Children’s Books about Autism), I thought it’s time for something more lighthearted, so I went on a search for … Read More

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month! I’ve searched the internet high and low for multicultural picture books about mental illness but was disappointed to find only a few (interestingly, most of them are older ones, written in the 90’s). … Read More

    UPDATED APRIL 2021! April is Autism Awareness Month! Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) include a wide range of conditions characterized by difficulties with social interactions, impaired verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviour. These multicultural children’s books about autism … Read More

  Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo   Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is an inspiring new children’s book that reinvents fairy tales, telling the stories of 100 great women from Elizabeth I to … Read More

  UPDATED MARCH 2019! In order to empower girls and raise them to become confident women, we must provide them with a diverse set of positive role models – from courageous peers to determined activists, from strong athletes to amazing … Read More

  Last year’s list for Mixed Heritage Week featured 50+ Picture Books about Mixed Race Families, and the response was overwhelming! The fact that the list got shared over 40,000 times just shows how much of a need for books featuring … Read More

Flying Lessons & Other Stories edited by Ellen Oh, co-founder of We Need Diverse Books   Flying Lessons & Other Stories is a collection of short stories by a diverse group of distinguished children’s book authors, published in partnership with We Need … Read More

  Just in time for Black History Month, some amazing new picture book biographies about iconic African Americans have recently been published. From little-known fashion designer Ann Cole Lowe to boxing legend Muhammad Ali, these picture books feature a variety … Read More

    This is a selection of some of my personal favourites for Black History Month, mostly published in the past 5 years, but also including some classics, such as Tar Beach and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. All of these … Read More

  Welcome to our 4th Multicultural Children’s Book Day! Here’s how to celebrate:   1. Link up your diversity book reviews 2. Win diversity book bundles at our Twitter Party tonight! We’re giving away 100+ children’s books from 9pm to … Read More

    Elephant in the Dark based on a poem by Rumi, retold by Mina Javaherbin, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin Disclosure: I received a free copy from Scholastic, Platinum Sponsor of Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD). Elephant in the Dark is based on … Read More

Join us for our Multicultural Children’s Book Day Twitter Party!   Win 1 of 12 Book Bundles! Giving away Book Bundles every 6 minutes! Twitter Party Friday, January 27th 9 pm to 10 pm EST Hashtag: #ReadYourWorld   We will be … Read More

    UPDATED JANUARY 2020! The Chinese New Year – also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year – starts with the first new moon of the year and is welcomed with a 15-day celebration in many Asian … Read More

    “The time is always right to do what is right.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.   UPDATED JANUARY 2021! To honour one of the greatest leaders and civil rights activists, America celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day … Read More

    Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat written and illustrated by Javaka Steptoe   Radiant Child is a stunningly illustrated picture book biography about modern art phenomenon Jean-Michel Basquiat, written and illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award … Read More

  Following my lists of Best Multicultural Picture Books of 2016 and Best Multicultural Middle Grade Novels of 2016, I am finishing this mini-series with a list of this year’s best multicultural young adult novels. My personal favourites are Kids of … Read More

  The second part of my “Best of 2016” series focuses on this year’s best multicultural picture books (Part 1: The 15 Best Multicultural Middle Grade Novels of 2016, Part 3: The 10 Best Multicultural Young Adult Novels of 2016). Initially I … Read More

  Time for a little “Best of 2016” series! Some truly amazing novels for middle school children have been published this year, so I’ll start with my personal selection of the 15 best multicultural middle grade novels of 2016. For … Read More

    Who doesn’t love a good book series? I still remember the excitement every time a new book in one of my favourite children’s book series came out. Book series are also great for reluctant readers, once you get … Read More

    Not being from the U.S., I must admit I had never heard of Kwanzaa before starting this website. First created in 1966, black communities in America celebrate the festival of Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1 as … Read More

    This list has been a long time in the making, and it has proven quite difficult to put together. Adoption is a subject close to my heart, and with the amount of adoption books out there I wanted … Read More

My 5 Most Popular Multicultural Children’s Book Lists of 2016 50+ Picture Books about Mixed Race Families This is by far my most popular multicultural children’s book list of 2016! It has been shared over 40,000 times! With ever-increasing numbers … Read More

    A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of The Snowy Day written by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Lou Fancher & Steve Johnson   A Poem for Peter is a beautiful homage to … Read More

Most Nativity scenes in the Western world portray Jesus with white skin and golden-brown hair. But other cultures around the world have their own takes on the Nativity story, depicting Jesus as Asian, Hispanic or African for example. These beautiful … Read More

    UPDATED NOVEMBER 2021! I know Christmas is around the corner when my daughter pulls out her German Christmas Song CD and listens to it non-stop (usually way into the new year…). Time to search the internet up and … Read More

    UPDATED NOVEMBER 2021! November is Native American Heritage Month! Established in 1990, it is a month of events and celebrations to pay tribute to the rich ancestry, traditions and contributions of Native Americans. Teach your children about Indigenous culture … Read More

    The Barefoot Book of Children written by Tessa Strickland & Kate DePalma, illustrated by David Dean   The Barefoot Book of Children is an amazing new release, bound to become a timeless classic. My daughter loves it! Created with … Read More

  Lying on the equator, Ecuador is a South American country bordered by Colombia, Peru and the Pacific Coastline. It is the most biodiverse country in the world and features many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, most famously the Galápagos Islands. Apart from … Read More

    UPDATED October 2020! 31st of October is Halloween! Believed to have originated in Ireland, Halloween is now celebrated in many countries around the world. With dressing up, trick-or-treating and lots of spooky fun it is many children’s most … Read More

  In 2018, Diwali – the five-day “Festival of Lights” – starts on November the 7th. Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities around the world celebrate the triumph of good over evil, of light over darkness, by lighting lamps and candles to … Read More

  “I love the rain. I love how it softens the outlines of things. The world becomes softly blurred, and I feel like I melt right into it.” ~ Hagumi Hanamoto   The above quote expresses exactly how I feel … Read More

    The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh   The Princess and the Warrior retells one of Mexico’s cherished legends, the Aztec tale of two volcanoes: Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl. Iztaccíhuatl is said to … Read More

    “If we are to reach real peace in the world, we shall have to begin with the children.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi   UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2020! 21st of September is International Peace Day! Declared by the United Nations, it … Read More

    The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is celebrated in Chinese communities around the world on the 15th day of the 8th moon of the Chinese lunar calendar. The moon on that day is believed to be most brilliant and round. … Read More

“Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” ~ Alex Haley   Grandma and Grandpa, Gong Gong and Nai Nai, Abuela and Abuelo – all over the world … Read More

  Located between the U.S. and Central America, Mexico boasts a diverse landscape of mountains, beaches, deserts and jungles. The country is rich in culture and history, and has ancient ruins scattered throughout, such as Teotihuacán and the Mayan city … Read More

  I don’t think there’s ever been a baby who doesn’t love a lullaby! One of my favourite times of the day when my daughter was a baby was holding her in my arms at night and singing a soothing … Read More

  Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood written by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell, illustrated by Rafael López   What good can a splash of colour do in a community of gray? Maybe more than you might … Read More

    August is Middle Eastern and Northern African Heritage Month! It serves to celebrate the rich history and diverse cultures of this vast region, stretching from Morocco in the West to Iran in the East, from Syria in the … Read More

    UPDATED AUGUST 2022! New school year loading! Check out our popular list of multicultural children’s books about school! From the first day at preschool to the first school day in a new country, from fun times at school … Read More

    “We live with the hope that as she battles to remake herself, South Africa will be like a microcosm of the new world that is striving to be born.” ~ Nelson Mandela   Located at the tip of … Read More

    “We’ll be friends forever, won’t we, Pooh?” asked Piglet. “Even longer,” Pooh answered.”   One of the most important things we can teach our children is how to be a good friend. From making a friend at a … Read More

The Girl Who Saved Yesterday written by Julius Lester, illustrated by Carl Angel The Girl Who Saved Yesterday tells the story of Silence. The young girl was cast out by her village because she tried to find her dead parents. … Read More

  KidWorldCitizen has created this amazing Diversity Calendar for the school year 2016-17!   The calendar is a detailed collection of holidays around the world. It covers a wide range of holidays, from religious to environmental and fun ones. Have you ever … Read More

    Author Spotlight: Faith Ringgold Author, Artist, Educator, Civil Rights & Women’s Rights Activist African American artist and author Faith Ringgold was born in 1930, in Harlem, New York. As a child she suffered from asthma and had to … Read More

  Music is my daughter’s biggest passion! Even as a baby she always got super excited when we put music on. As soon as she was able to clap her hands, she’d do so enthusiastically, especially to songs from Bob … Read More

Pakistan (“Land of the Pure”) is a South Asian country bordered by India, Afghanistan, Iran and China. It is unique among Muslim countries in that it is the only country to have been created in the name of Islam. A movement for independence … Read More

    UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2023! Named after the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library, the Pura Belpré Award was established in 1996. It recognizes #ownvoices writers and illustrators whose work best portrays the Latinx culture in an outstanding work … Read More

  June is Immigrant Heritage Month! Throughout the month, the diverse heritage of the United States as a nation of immigrants is celebrated. A great opportunity to teach all children empathy and kindness towards new immigrants with these touching multicultural … Read More

  The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage written by Selina Alko, illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko   The Case for Loving tells the true story of Mildred Loving and Richard Perry Loving, and their three … Read More

    UPDATED MAY 2023! 19th of June is Juneteenth! Also known as Juneteenth Freedom Day, it commemorates the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the Confederate South. On June 19th … Read More

    UPDATED June 2022! Not only for Father’s Day but for any day of the year are these multicultural children’s books about fathers! We included all kinds of fathers: different ethnicities, mixed-race families, same-sex parents… Unfortunately, there wasn’t much … Read More

  Earlier this week the 2016 Américas Award winning Children’s Books were announced: Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope-Pérez, along with two Honourable Mentions and other Commended Titles. The Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult literature recognizes … Read More

    UPDATED JUNE 2021! One of the major festivals in Chinese culture, the Dragon Boat Festival celebrates the famous poet Qu Yuan who is said to have leapt into a river when an evil king captured his kingdom. Fishermen tried … Read More

    UPDATED APRIL 2021! For over one billion Muslims worldwide, Ramadan is a special time of fasting, praying, giving and togetherness. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and it begins with the appearance of the new moon. … Read More

  UPDATED July 2022! Summer is here! Well, at least in the northern hemisphere… Time to stock up on summer reads for your middle-graders! There is something for everyone on this extensive list of multicultural middle-grade novels sorted by ethnicity … Read More

  Juna’s Jar written by Jane Bahk, illustrated by Felicia Hoshino   Juna’s Jar tells of a heartbreaking disappointment in a little Asian American girl’s life. Juna’s best friend Hector (who is from a Hispanic background) suddenly moves away without … Read More

    May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Observed since 1990, it celebrates the rich culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. In this list, I have focused on Asian and Asian … Read More

    UPDATED MAY 2021! Happy Mother’s Day! No matter where we live or how we became mothers, we all love our children madly, so let’s celebrate all mothers everywhere with these gorgeous multicultural children’s books about mothers! 40+ Multicultural Children’s … Read More

    UPDATED APRIL 2023! It’s National Library Week! This year’s theme, “There’s More To The Story”, promotes the fact that libraries don’t only offer books but also items like museum passes, games, musical instruments, and tools. Library programs bring … Read More

  “Jazz is a response to oppression that is not bullets and blood. Jazz is the expression of harmony … and at the same time of hope and freedom.” Herbie Hancock   Today is International Jazz Day! Designated in 2011 … Read More

  Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat edited by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by M. Noiset, J. Tugeau, K. Balouch, D. Ward, A. Vergel de Dios    Hip Hop Speaks to Children is a poetry … Read More

    “A poem makes a sound when it is finished like the click of the lid of a perfectly made box” ~ William B. Yeats   UPDATED APRIL 2019! April is National Poetry Month! More poignant than prose, poems … Read More

  UPDATED APRIL 2024! 22nd of April is Earth Day! Started in 1970, the Earth Day movement continues to inspire people everywhere to take action towards saving our beautiful planet. Some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges remain global … Read More

Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music   written by Margarita Engle, illustrated by Rafael López   Drum Dream Girl is a vibrant picture book inspired by the childhood of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a Chinese African Cuban girl … Read More

    UPDATED March 2021! Soon it’ll be time for the big Easter egg hunt again! Get ready with this wonderful selection of children’s books — some Christian, some secular — that feature a wide variety of diverse characters! They … Read More

    March is Women’s History Month! A great opportunity to highlight women’s contributions to history, culture and society! Although we should, of course, celebrate the achievements of amazing women (famous or not) all year round… 26 Multicultural Picture Books … Read More

    UPDATED FEBRUARY 2018! I have added over twenty books to this hugely popular list, so it now features 70+ picture books about mixed-race families! With ever-increasing numbers of multiracial families (growing three times as fast as the US … Read More

There are few things more satisfying than growing your own food, from seed to vegetable! My daughter’s playschool recently planted a little vegetable patch. Every morning the little ones run over there to check if their plants have grown overnight. … Read More

    South African at heart, I can’t possibly let Black History Month end without mentioning these two extraordinary men! United in the spririt of Ubuntu, Tata Madiba – as Nelson Mandela is affectionately known in South Africa – and … Read More

  Black History Month is in full swing! Here are some wonderful African American historical fiction novels for Middle School: African American Historical Fiction for Middle School Chains // Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson Bestselling historical trilogy Seeds of America … Read More

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement written by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Ekua Holmes   Voice of Freedom chronicles the life of Fannie Lou Hamer, one of the civil rights movement’s most … Read More

  Happy Valentine’s Day! Here are some sweet multicultural picture books about love for your little ones!   12 Multicultural Picture Books about Love Full, Full, Full of Love by Trish Cooke In this colourful book a little boy helps … Read More

  The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, between 1918 and 1930. It was considered to be a rebirth of African American arts. Poets, musicians, actors, artists, and intellectuals brought … Read More

  First celebrated by Black United Students in February 1970, Black History Month was officially recognized by the US government in 1976 and has been observed annually ever since. It serves to remember historical events and celebrate the remarkable contributions … Read More

Mama, Do You Love Me? by Barbara M. Joosse, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee   How far does a mother’s love stretch? A little Inuit girl imagines scenarios of herself making mistakes or doing something mischievous. “What if I threw water … Read More

No doubt, the arrival of a new sibling is an exciting time! But it can also cause confusion and ambivalent feelings, especially for younger children who suddenly find themselves in the role of big brother or big sister. They are … Read More

  A pioneer of multicultural children’s books Ezra Jack Keats (1916-1983) is famous for introducing multicultural children’s books into American children’s literature. He believed that all children should be able to see themselves in the books they love.In 1962 he … Read More

    Bedtime is our favourite time for reading stories! My daughter and I love cuddling up and winding down from a busy day with one or two nice bedtime stories. Some books she loves so much, I have to … Read More