Books like Skin Like Mine (Kids Like Mine)
Award winning
Why?: A Conversation About Race
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, Macmillan Audio, Shane W. Evans - illustrator, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses race conversation with warmth and clarity.
Empowers children to ask questions confidently.
Encourages family inclusivity and open dialogue.
Supports emotional intelligence and empathy development.
Why?: A Conversation About Race
Taye Diggs, Shane W. Evans, Macmillan Audio, Shane W. Evans - illustrator, 2022
Award winning
I Can
Kathryn O'brien, Gillian Flint, 2016
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages self-confidence and independence in young readers.
Vivid illustrations capture attention and stimulate imagination.
Simple, empowering messages resonate with preschoolers.
Supports language development and cognitive skills.
I Can
Kathryn O'brien, Gillian Flint, 2016
JUST LIKE YOU 6PK
Janie Spaht Gill, Dominie Elementary, Elizabeth Lambson, 1999
23 pages
Why to read
Promotes empathy through diverse and relatable characters.
Encourages understanding and acceptance of differences.
Stimulates conversation about inclusivity and friendship.
Colorful illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
JUST LIKE YOU 6PK
Janie Spaht Gill, Dominie Elementary, Elizabeth Lambson, 1999
Award winning
Everybody Has a Body
Molli Jackson Ehlert, Lorian Tu, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding and appreciation of body diversity.
Supports early development of self-esteem and confidence.
Illustrations engage children, enhance visual learning.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Everybody Has a Body
Molli Jackson Ehlert, Lorian Tu, 2023
What Is It?
Leslie Kimmelman, 2004
8 pages
Why to read
Encourages curiosity and exploration through engaging narrative.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Fosters interactive reading; questions provoke discussion.
Colorful illustrations complement the text, enhancing comprehension.
What Is It?
Leslie Kimmelman, 2004
Award winning
My Family Tree and Me
Dušan Petričić, 2015
24 pages
Why to read
Showcases diverse family backgrounds engagingly.
Encourages understanding of personal heritage and ancestry.
Illustrations complement the genealogical exploration.
Supports identity formation and family bonding.
My Family Tree and Me
Dušan Petričić, 2015
Award winning
The Squiggle
Carole Lexa Schaefer, Pierr Morgan, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through whimsical, imaginative narrative.
Enhances visual thinking with engaging, colorful illustrations.
Supports early literacy skills and language development.
Encourages exploration and curiosity in young readers.
The Squiggle
Carole Lexa Schaefer, Pierr Morgan, 1999
Award winning
Mama Says
Rob D. Walker, Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers resilience through motherly wisdom.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy.
Cultivates understanding of diverse cultural values.
Supports language development with engaging narrative.
