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