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
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
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
#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
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