Top-rated books by Supriya Kelkar
My Name
Age: 3-6
Brown Is Beautiful
Age: 4-8
Books like Supriya Kelkar’s
Award winning
Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and family bonds.
Encourages self-expression and confidence through relatable storytelling.
Illustrations enhance comprehension and engagement.
Supports emotional development and inclusivity.

Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, 2021
Award winning
Our Day of the Dead Celebration
Ana Aranda, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of Day of the Dead.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.
Enhances vocabulary through rich, descriptive language.

Our Day of the Dead Celebration
Ana Aranda, 2022
Award winning
Where Are You From?
Yamile Saied Méndez, 2019
34 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and belonging through a heartfelt storyline.
Encourages conversations about heritage and personal history.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, fostering visual and artistic appreciation.

Where Are You From?
Yamile Saied Méndez, 2019
Award winning
Under My Hijab
Hena Khan, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and understanding through vibrant storytelling.
Introduces cultural respect and awareness, essential for young minds.
Empowers identity exploration and self-expression.
Warm, colorful illustrations enhance engagement and retention.

Under My Hijab
Hena Khan, 2019
Award winning
My Two Border Towns
David Bowles, Erika Meza, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Vividly portrays bicultural experiences and family bonds.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse communities.
Beautiful, engaging illustrations complement the heartfelt narrative.
Supports bilingual language development and cultural appreciation.

My Two Border Towns
David Bowles, Erika Meza, 2021
Award winning
Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through language and family ties.
Enhances multilingual development in early childhood learning.
Engaging narrative fosters emotional and social growth.
Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.

Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, 2023
Award winning
Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
Samara Cole Doyon, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-love through lyrical prose.
Enhances appreciation of varying shades of brown.
Stimulates emotional and cognitive development.
Encourages discussions on identity and belonging.

Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
Samara Cole Doyon, 2020
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.
