Diverse Books

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Obsessed with Encanto? Read These Books for Children and Tweens

Featuring lively characters, magical gifts, and messages of family togetherness, tap into your child’s love for the Madrigals with these great books.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

12 Picture Books That Celebrate Black Love

These books feature wonderful stories, stunning artwork, and deliver powerful messages of affirmation and acceptance.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Ten Ways to Hear Snow

Our latest Brightly Storytime read-aloud is sure to encourage little ones to pause and take in the many wonders of the world around them.

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Tween

Author of Born Behind Bars on Reading Beyond Your Own Experiences

‘Who wants to read only about things they’ve experienced, over and over? Perhaps some. But I’m guessing most readers prefer a book that takes them on adventures of the mind and heart.”

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Tween

Middle Grade Books for Fans of Jason Reynolds

Like Reynolds' stories, these books feature compelling characters of color, drawing readers into their complex yet highly relatable lives.

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All Ages

BIPOC Children's Book Authors That Kids Will Love

It’s never too late — or too early — to diversify your child’s bookshelf. Just start with any one of these beloved 14 diverse children's book authors.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

Mary Walker, who achieved her dream of learning to read at the age of 116, is considered the nation's oldest student. Read along with Ms. Linda and learn all about her amazing life.

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All Ages

9 Kids' Books by Black Authors

Pick up one of these spectacular books by Black authors — from a picture book guide on how to be an anti-racist to a new love story from the acclaimed Nicola Yoon.

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Teen

Diverse YA Fantasy Books Teens Will Obsess Over

Being able to relate to the protagonist of a story — or simply reading a story where the hero looks like you — is a powerful tool for shaping a reader’s perspective. Here are a few of our favorite wonderfully diverse fantasy books for young adult readers.

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Tween

Teen

Middle Grade and YA Books on Mental Disorders and Differences

These fantastic narratives featuring characters dealing with mental disorders can help dispel misconceptions and stigma, and provide tweens and teens with resources to understand a difference and why they – or someone they know – might struggle.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Travel the World With These Picture Books for Children

If you’ve ever dreamed of strolling through the winding streets of Europe, experiencing the vastness of Asia, or learning about the history of Africa, dive into these marvelous picture books about countries around the world.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Picture Books To Help Kids Understand Physical Disabilities and Differences

These books help those with disabilities feel seen while also fostering conversations around inclusion as we work toward a more accessible world for all.

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