Books like African Beginnings
Count Your Way Through Afghanistan
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Explores Afghan culture through engaging, numerical storytelling.
Enhances cultural understanding and global awareness.
Supports numeracy skills with culturally rich contexts.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Count Your Way Through Afghanistan
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, 2006
Count Your Way Through Iran
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, 2012
24 pages
Why to read
Explores Iranian culture through numbers and vibrant illustrations.
Enhances global awareness and curiosity in young readers.
Supports counting skills and numerical understanding.
Encourages cultural respect and diversity appreciation.

Count Your Way Through Iran
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, 2012
Award winning
Count Your Way Through Kenya
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, Lyne Leveque, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Explore Kenyan culture through numbers and stories.
Enhances multicultural awareness and global understanding.
Supports early math skills and numeral recognition.
Engaging illustrations captivate and educate young readers.

Count Your Way Through Kenya
James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, Lyne Leveque, 2006
Award winning
The People Remember
Ibi Zoboi, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Explore African American history through engaging narratives.
Enhances historical knowledge and cultural awareness.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse experiences.
Supports dialogue on past and ongoing societal contributions.

The People Remember
Ibi Zoboi, 2021
Award winning
We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Traci Sorell, Frane Lessac, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Highlights Native American history and contemporary culture.
Educational content supports social studies learning.
Illustrations engage and captivate young readers.
Encourages appreciation for cultural diversity.

We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Traci Sorell, Frane Lessac, 2021
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.

Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
Award winning
Black and British: An Illustrated History
David Olusoga, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Explores significant contributions of Black Britons.
Educational yet engaging historical narrative.
Boosts awareness and inclusivity.
Supports history curriculum comprehensively.

Black and British: An Illustrated History
David Olusoga, 2022
Award winning
Africana
Kim Chakanetsa, 2022
96 pages
Why to read
Explores rich African culture and heritage.
Vivid illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages diversity appreciation and global awareness.
Stimulates curiosity and knowledge about different cultures.
