Books like Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness Into Light
Award winning
The Met Faith Ringgold: Narrating the World in Pattern and Colour
Sharna Jackson, Andrea Pippins, 2021
56 pages
Why to read
Vibrantly illustrates cultural history through art and storytelling.
Enhances visual literacy and appreciation for diverse narratives.
Encourages creativity and self-expression in young readers.
Supports learning about resilience and cultural identity.
The Met Faith Ringgold: Narrating the World in Pattern and Colour
Sharna Jackson, Andrea Pippins, 2021
Big and Small
Jane Ormes, Catherine Saunders, QED Publishing, 2022
10 pages
Why to read
Explores concepts of size through engaging, playful illustrations.
Encourages understanding of opposites, critical for cognitive development.
Supports early math skills like comparing and categorizing.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Big and Small
Jane Ormes, Catherine Saunders, QED Publishing, 2022
Little Men: A children's novel by American author Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott, Flo Gibson, 1871
222 pages
Why to read
Engaging sequel to 'Little Women', focused on boys' adventures.
Encourages kindness, empathy, and moral development.
Enhances awareness of 19th-century social and cultural context.
Promotes camaraderie and healthy emotional expression.
Little Men: A children's novel by American author Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott, Flo Gibson, 1871
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
Dreamers
Constance Hobbs, 2007
440 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with vivid, dream-like storytelling.
Characters embody resilience and creativity.
Enhances problem-solving through fantastical challenges.
Encourages parent-child bonding over shared reading.
Dreamers
Constance Hobbs, 2007
Award winning
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment
Parker Curry, Jessica Curry, Brittany Jackson, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires empowerment and self-discovery.
Promotes artistic appreciation and cultural understanding.
Encourages curiosity and emotional growth.
Supports shared parent-child reading moments.
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment
Parker Curry, Jessica Curry, Brittany Jackson, 2019
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
My Mom Is a Foreigner, But Not to Me
Julianne Moore, Meilo So, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity and inclusivity.
Strengthens understanding of different cultural backgrounds.
Encourages empathy and global awareness.
Vibrant illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
