Books about Multicultural Family
Award winning
Tree of Cranes
Allen Say, 1991
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating blend of Japanese and American holiday traditions.
Beautiful illustrations enhance storytelling and cultural appreciation.
Supports emotional development through themes of family and belonging.
Encourages understanding and celebration of diverse cultures.

Tree of Cranes
Allen Say, 1991
Award winning
My Heart Full of All: A Diverse, Multiracial, Inclusive and Multicultural Picture Book for Children
Jia Shao, Kat Powell, 2022
39 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Introduces kids to multiculturalism with a warm approach.
Encourages inclusion and acceptance among young readers.
Enhances empathy and global awareness through storytelling.

My Heart Full of All: A Diverse, Multiracial, Inclusive and Multicultural Picture Book for Children
Jia Shao, Kat Powell, 2022
Award winning
Tomorrow Is New Year's Day
Aram Kim, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and New Year's traditions.
Engaging story fosters understanding of multiculturalism.
Visuals and text ideal for pre-schoolers' cognitive development.
Encourages family bonding over shared holiday experiences.

Tomorrow Is New Year's Day
Aram Kim, 2022
Award winning
Yesterday I Had the Blues
Jeron Ashford Frame, R. Gregory Christie, 2003
32 pages
Why to read
Vividly explores emotions through colorful, engaging language.
Enhances emotional intelligence and vocabulary in young readers.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Stimulates conversations about feelings within families.

Yesterday I Had the Blues
Jeron Ashford Frame, R. Gregory Christie, 2003
Award winning
Celebrate Las Posadas - Celebramos Las Posadas: A Bilingual Book in English and Spanish
Marisa Boan, 2021
30 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-Spanish text enhances language learning.
Explores cultural traditions of Las Posadas festivity.
Illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports early bilingual literacy development.

Celebrate Las Posadas - Celebramos Las Posadas: A Bilingual Book in English and Spanish
Marisa Boan, 2021
Award winning
I Have the Right to be a Child
Alain Serres, Aurélia Fronty, 2011
42 pages
Why to read
Empowers understanding of universal children’s rights.
Fosters empathy and global awareness.
Illustrations complement the engaging narrative.
Ideal for parent-child reading sessions.

I Have the Right to be a Child
Alain Serres, Aurélia Fronty, 2011
Award winning
Mabrook! A World of Muslim Weddings
Na'ima B. Robert, Shirin Adl, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores wedding traditions across different Muslim cultures.
Colorful illustrations captivate and educate young readers.
Fosters appreciation for cultural diversity and unity.
Ideal for introducing kids to global customs.

Mabrook! A World of Muslim Weddings
Na'ima B. Robert, Shirin Adl, 2016
Award winning
Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter
Mark Gonzales, Mehrdokht Amini, 2017
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and diversity.
Strengthens father-daughter relationships.
Empowers self-confidence and belonging.
Encourages questions about heritage and faith.
