Inclusive Children's Books That Celebrate Diversity

Yoli B said:  Teacher asks the children to think about what makes their families special. One student is worried that her family is too different to explain, but as she listens she realizes that they all have the most important thing in common...love! Families come in every shape, size and in all forms. I love reading this book to my kiddos!

This story, written by Suzane Del Rizzo, is based on an article she read about a Syrian boy in the Zaatari refugee camp who had tamed wild birds. The book tells the story of Sami, a boy who must leave his pet birds behind when his family flees their home in Syria and walks to a refugee camp in Jordan. In the camp, Sami is comforted by caring for wild birds. This story helps illustrate the plight of refugees in a unique way that children can appreciate.

Yoli B said:  Say Hello is a bright and colorful book about Carmelita's walk though her neighborhood. The little girl and her dog meet people of many different cultures and they simply say "hello" to one another. Carmelita learns to say hi in all the different languages, and her dog Manny gives the universal "woof" to everyone!

Kelly R. said:  Shane Burcaw taps into kids' natural curiosity to educate about his experience living with a physical disability and proves (with a healthy dose of humor) that we're not so different after all. His honest, informative, and funny answers to questions about his spinal muscular atrophy prove that his disease is only part of his story. I know a few adults (including myself) who loved reading it, too.

Yoli B said:  My Princess Boy is a story about unconditional love. Dyson loves to dress up, wear pink sparkly things, and sometimes jeans, but his outfits aren't complete without his princess tiara! This book has a strong message of tolerance, anti-bullying, and acceptance.