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Books like Inside Out and Back Again
Award winning
When Clouds Touch Us
Thanhhà Lại, 2023
256 pages
Why to read
Explores emotions through engaging and relatable narrative.
Encourages empathy and understanding among young readers.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, colorful illustrations.
Perfect for family bonding during reading time.

When Clouds Touch Us
Thanhhà Lại, 2023
Award winning
Listen, Slowly
Thanhhà Lại, 2015
272 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural identity and family bonds.
Enhances empathy and global awareness.
Supports emotional growth and resilience.
Vibrant storytelling that captivates young readers.

Listen, Slowly
Thanhhà Lại, 2015
Award winning
New from Here
Kelly Yang, 2022
368 pages
Why to read
Navigates family resilience amid global crisis.
Encourages understanding diversity and cultural differences.
Strengthens empathy and emotional intelligence.
Ideal for family-shared reading and discussion.

New from Here
Kelly Yang, 2022
Award winning
Letters from Rifka
Karen Hesse, 2001
148 pages
Why to read
Captures historical events through a child's perspective.
Enhances empathy and cultural understanding.
Strengthens resilience through Rifka's challenging journey.
Encourages exploration of personal and collective history.

Letters from Rifka
Karen Hesse, 2001
Award winning
Girl in Reverse
Barbara Stuber, 2014
320 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of identity and belonging.
Encourages understanding and empathy.
Stimulates discussions on cultural diversity.
Supports emotional and social development.

Girl in Reverse
Barbara Stuber, 2014
Award winning
Abuelita's American Dream: A Puerto Rican Migrant's Story
Danise B Sumner, Lola Usupova, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Captures Puerto Rican culture through vibrant storytelling.
Inspires children with themes of perseverance and hope.
Encourages cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
Supports language development and empathetic skills.

Abuelita's American Dream: A Puerto Rican Migrant's Story
Danise B Sumner, Lola Usupova, 2023
Award winning
Other Words for Home
Jasmine Warga, 2019
368 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of identity and belonging.
Encourages empathy and cultural understanding.
Supports language skills and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.

Other Words for Home
Jasmine Warga, 2019
Award winning
Black Gold
Julia Owen, Arthur Black, 2006
112 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of diversity and inclusion effectively.
Boosts awareness about cultural richness and history.
Encourages dialogue on identity and self-worth.
Aids in developing empathy and global understanding.
