Diverse Books

All Ages

Books That Celebrate Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Kids

It’s so important that children see themselves represented in books, including transgender and gender-nonconforming character inclusion and stories that focus on these topics.

Tween

The Importance of Latinx Representation in Children’s Literature

Author Pablo Cartaya examines the importance of Latinx representation in children's books — including within the publishing industry itself — and what it feels like to see yourself within stories.

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

21 Books That Celebrate Lesser-Known African Americans and Their Contributions to History

These stories help celebrate just a few of the countless individuals who, without fanfare, played key roles in history.

All Ages

Kids Like Me: 18 Books With Diverse Main Characters

It’s important for kids to read engaging stories with main characters that are relatable to their lives. Not just to their humanity, but also to their appearance and culture.

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Must-Read Picture Books Written by Black Authors

This list encompasses just a handful of incredible works by Black authors. We hope it inspires you and encourages you to expand and diversify your reading library.

Pre-K

Now Hear This: 10 Engaging Audiobooks for Preschoolers

While not a replacement for reading a book aloud, audiobooks provide many benefits of their own, helping kids to expand their imagination and strengthen their listening, pronunciation, and comprehension skills.

Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Antiracist Baby Encourages Readers Big and Small to Think Deeper About Race and Racism

Ibram X. Kendi’s Antiracist Baby encourages us to stop tiptoeing around racism. With bright, engaging illustrations and thoughtful, rhyming text, this book is an excellent antiracism primer for both little readers and their grown-ups.