Books like Honey
Okra Stew
Natalie Daise, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through engaging storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with unique, culturally-rich language.
Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.
Supports emotional development through relatable conflicts.

Okra Stew
Natalie Daise, 2023
Award winning
Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and personal identity.
Encourages respect for oneself and others.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.
Inspires confidence and pride in heritage.

Say My Name
Joanna Ho, 2023
Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of Lenny Henry's rise to fame
Encourages perseverance and chasing dreams
Highlights importance of diversity and inclusivity
Engaging and educational read for young children

Lenny Henry (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, 2024
Award winning
Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Our Differences
Samara Cole Doyon, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and inclusiveness through captivating narrative.
Encourages appreciation for individuality in a warm, poetic tone.
Inspires young readers to embrace and respect differences.
Supports emotional and social development in children.

Next Level: A Hymn in Gratitude for Our Differences
Samara Cole Doyon, 2024
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.

My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Modern twist on a classic tale inspires creativity.
Emphasizes resilience and bravery through Bea's adventures.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens bonds.

Bea Wolf
Zach Weinersmith, 2023
Award winning
The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
168 pages
Why to read
Timeless tales of adventure and moral lessons.
Cultivates empathy through diverse animal character perspectives.
Strengthens understanding of responsibility and respect.
Ideal for shared reading and family discussion.

The Jungle Book Stories
Rudyard Kipling, 2019
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.
