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
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