Books like Why Me, Mama?: A children's book about the disability experience
Award winning
Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow
Benjamin Dean, 2021
352 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of LGBTQ+ community.
Develops empathy through engaging storytelling.
Inspires adventure and family bonding.
Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow
Benjamin Dean, 2021
Award winning
Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope
Jodie Patterson, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates individuality and acceptance.
Encourages understanding diverse identities and expressions.
Inspires courage and resilience in adversity.
Family bonding through meaningful discussions.
Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope
Jodie Patterson, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, 2021
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse family structures warmly and inclusively.
Enhances understanding of separation and reunion.
Encourages emotional expression and resilience.
Supports development of empathy and acceptance.
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
Award winning
I Am More Than My Hair: A Young Girl's Journey with Alopecia
Atira Alexander, 2023
30 pages
Why to read
Empowers children facing unique challenges.
Promotes self-acceptance and resilience.
Educational insight into Alopecia.
Inspires confidence in personal differences.
I Am More Than My Hair: A Young Girl's Journey with Alopecia
Atira Alexander, 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
What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Katherine Locke, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Explores identity through creative use of pronouns.
Encourages respect and understanding of diverse identities.
Supports language development and personal expression.
Engaging illustrations enhance reading enjoyment.
What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns
Katherine Locke, 2021
Award winning
Zee Zee Does It Anyway!: A Story about down Syndrome and Determination
Dr. Vona B. Shodja, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers understanding of Down Syndrome.
Highlights determination and resilience.
Encourages inclusivity and compassion in children.
Inspires confidence through engaging storytelling.
