Books like Gai See: What You Can See in Chinatown
Award winning
Uptown
Bryan Collier, Ricky Smith, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant portrayal of urban life through engaging illustrations.
Inspires appreciation for community and diversity.
Encourages visual literacy and attention to detail.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Uptown
Bryan Collier, Ricky Smith, 2000
Award winning
Chocolate Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-love.
Addresses issues of racism and acceptance.
Encourages confidence and pride in one's uniqueness.
Vibrant illustrations enhance storytelling.
Chocolate Me!
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, 2011
Award winning
Recipe for Disaster
Jim Benton, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks imagination and creativity.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resourcefulness.
Encourages critical thinking through problem-solving.
Fun-filled learning, ideal for young readers.
Recipe for Disaster
Jim Benton, 2020
Award winning
Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo
Linda Sue Park, Istvan Banyai, 2007
48 pages
Why to read
Explore traditional Korean sijo poems in refreshing forms.
Enhances linguistic skills and cultural awareness.
Stimulates creative thinking and appreciation for poetry.
Vibrant illustrations complement each poem’s theme.
Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo
Linda Sue Park, Istvan Banyai, 2007
Award winning
Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
Samara Cole Doyon, Kaylani Juanita, 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, Kaylani Juanita, 2020
Award winning
This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and personal history engagingly.
Stimulates discussions on ancestry and diversity.
Supports self-awareness and emotional development.
Encourages creativity through storytelling.
This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From
Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell, 2016
Award winning
My Father's World (Music to See!)
Selina Alko, Cecil Frances Alexander, Maltbie Davenport Babcock, Maltbie D. Babcock, 2004
40 pages
Why to read
Captures the beauty of music through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages appreciation of diverse musical cultures.
Enhances auditory and visual learning skills.
Fosters parent-child bonding over shared musical experiences.
My Father's World (Music to See!)
Selina Alko, Cecil Frances Alexander, Maltbie Davenport Babcock, Maltbie D. Babcock, 2004
Award winning
City I Love
Lee Bennett Hopkins, Marcellus Hall, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Showcases vibrancy and diversity of urban life.
Encourages understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
Stimulates exploration and curiosity about cities.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
