Books like Who Are You?: The Kid's Guide to Gender Identity
Award winning
Come and Join Us!
Liz Kleinrock, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages inclusivity and diversity among young readers.
Enhances social skills through relatable, diverse character interactions.
Stimulates empathy and understanding in children.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young minds.

Come and Join Us!
Liz Kleinrock, 2023
Award winning
Your Name Is a Song
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2020
45 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through melodic storytelling.
Encourages respect and pride in personal names.
Supports emotional and social development.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding.

Your Name Is a Song
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, 2020
Award winning
A Little Scribble SPOT: A Story About Colorful Emotions
Diane Alber, 2023
44 pages
Why to read
Explores emotional intelligence through vibrant illustrations.
Encourages children to express and manage feelings.
Supports early development in recognizing emotions.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

A Little Scribble SPOT: A Story About Colorful Emotions
Diane Alber, 2023
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
Black Boy, Black Boy
Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and empowerment for young Black boys.
Nurtures self-identity and self-worth in children.
Inspires resilience and ambition through relatable storytelling.
Supports developmental growth in empathy and emotional intelligence.

Black Boy, Black Boy
Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond, 2022
Award winning
A Kids Book About Neurodiversity
Laura Petix The Ot Butterfly, 2023
66 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of diverse mindsets and capabilities.
Encourages empathy and acceptance among young readers.
Empowers neurodiverse children through relatable storytelling.
Supports inclusive conversations in families and classrooms.

A Kids Book About Neurodiversity
Laura Petix The Ot Butterfly, 2023
I Love to Keep My Room Clean
Shelley Admont, Kidkiddos Books, 2020
34 pages
Why to read
Encourages good habits through fun storytelling.
Teaches the importance of cleanliness and organization.
Colorful illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

I Love to Keep My Room Clean
Shelley Admont, Kidkiddos Books, 2020
Award winning
Tomatoes in My Lunchbox
Costantia Manoli, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through engaging storytelling.
Enhances empathy and understanding among young readers.
Supports emotional development with relatable migration theme.
Encourages family discussion on identity and belonging.
