by Stephanie Reed | Nov 9, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You By Sonia Sotomayor, Illustrated by Rafael López (2019) – hardcover Amazon Bookshop Also available in Spanish! What a wonderfully inclusive book by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor! She penned a heartfelt opening...
by Stephanie Reed | Nov 4, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
Superheroes Are Everywhere By Kamala Harris, Illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe (2019) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 3 to 7 Reading Level: Lexile 640L What a delightful book! Senator Kamala Harris brings us a unique children’s book that can only be...
by Stephanie Reed | Nov 3, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters, Childrens Books with a Lead Family of Color
Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea By Meena Harris, Illustrated by Ana Ramirez Gonzalez (2020) – hardcover Buy Now Author Meena Harris a lawyer and entrepreneur, and niece of Senator Kamala Harris! She was inspired to write this story based on an anecdote from her...
by Stephanie Reed | Oct 27, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa By Veronica Chambers, Illustrated by Julie Maren (2005) – paperback Buy Now Bookshop.org Author Veronica Chambers has created a beautiful tribute to one of the most legendary, revolutionary entertainers of all time, Celia Cruz! Her...
by Stephanie Reed | Oct 14, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color
Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time By Saira Mir, Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel (2019) – hardcover Buy Now Muslim Girls Rise is a fantastic compilation of inspirational biographies. This format has become a recent trend in children’s...
by Stephanie Reed | Sep 23, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color, STEM Children’s Books with Lead Characters of Color
Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How A Chemist Saved Our Planet By Elizabeth Rusch, Illustrated by Teresa Martínez (2019) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 4 to 10 Reading Level: Lexile 730L | Fountas & Pinnell R Mario and the Hole in the Sky tells the...