Books like Yesterday I Had the Blues
Award winning
Winter Candle
Jeron Ashford Frame, Jeron Ashford, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes themes of community and cooperation.
Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages celebration of diverse traditions.
Supports development of empathy and understanding.
Winter Candle
Jeron Ashford Frame, Jeron Ashford, 2014
Award winning
I Love You Like Yellow
Andrea Beaty, Vashti Harrison, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Celebrates vibrant emotions through colorful, poetic language.
Stimulates visual and emotional learning in young minds.
Encourages bonding through shared reading experiences.
Supports early literacy and language skills.
I Love You Like Yellow
Andrea Beaty, Vashti Harrison, 2022
Award winning
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and creativity in challenging situations.
Stresses the importance of family and togetherness.
Enhances mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
Celebrates cultural diversity and heritage.
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
I Am Golden
Eva Chen, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-identity.
Boosts self-esteem and confidence in young readers.
Encourages family bonding and discussions about heritage.
Illustrations captivate and enhance the storytelling.
I Am Golden
Eva Chen, 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
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family bonds.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers.
Watercress
Andrea Wang, 2021
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
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Supports early childhood cognitive and social development.
Engaging narrative that fosters family bonding.
