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Culture and Race

Explore picture books about culture, race, heritage, and identity, with a focus on books that help children see more of the world and themselves. This collection brings together diverse picture books that support read-alouds, classroom conversations, and family reading around belonging, representation, and community.

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Culture and Race

Explore picture books about culture, race, heritage, and identity, with a focus on books that help children see more of the world and themselves. This collection brings together diverse picture books that support read-alouds, classroom conversations, and family reading around belonging, representation, and community.

Because Claudette by Tracey Baptiste

Because Claudette

Tracey Baptiste

This biography introduces Claudette Colvin and the youth activism behind a major civil-rights moment.

Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews

Trombone Shorty

Troy Andrews's New Orleans childhood comes alive through brass bands, practice, and neighborhood sound.

Julian at the Wedding by Jessica Love

Julian at the Wedding

At a wedding, Julian helps a new friend feel brave enough to wear what makes her feel most like herself.

Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Pena

Milo Imagines the World

Matt de la Pena

Christian Robinson

On a subway ride, Milo invents stories about the strangers around him and learns how wrong first impressions can be.

The Princess and the Warrior by Duncan Tonatiuh

The Princess and the Warrior

Duncan Tonatiuh

Duncan Tonatiuh

This retelling of a Mixtec legend centers courage, devotion, and the transforming power of love.

Carmela Full of Wishes by Matt de la Pena

Carmela Full of Wishes

Matt de la Pena

Christian Robinson

On her birthday, Carmela's ordinary errands with her brother turn into a day of wishes, worries, and possibility.

Nino Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morales

Nino Wrestles the World

Before breakfast, a boy imagines himself wrestling all the everyday and supernatural forces in his world.

Abuela by Arthur Dorros

Abuela

A girl and her grandmother imagine themselves flying over New York City while speaking English and Spanish together.

Tomorrow I'll Be Kind by Jessica Hische

Tomorrow I'll Be Kind

A companion affirmation book highlights empathy, patience, listening, and the choice to treat others with care.

Bedtime Bonnet by Nancy Redd

Bedtime Bonnet

A family bedtime routine turns into a loving celebration of hair care, culture, and everyday care.

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