by Stephanie Reed | Dec 9, 2020 | Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters, STEM Children’s Books with Lead Characters of Color
Libby Loves Science By Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes, Illustrated by Joelle Murray (2020) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 3 to 9 This is the fourth book in the fabulous Loves Science series. The series website has tons of fun printables for kids...
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 16, 2020 | Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
A Basketball Game on Wake Street By Batouly Camara, Illustrated by Shifa Annisa (2020) – paperback Buy Now Author Batouly Camara is a forward on the UConn women’s basketball team who’s made it her life’s mission to educate and empower young girls. All proceeds...
by Stephanie Reed | Oct 16, 2020 | Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
Gabe and His Green Thumb By David Miller, Illustrated by C.J. Love (2019) – paperback Buy Now Gabe and His Green Thumb is a whimsical story of a boy who loves gardening and one day magically grows a literal green thumb! I love that this is simply a story about a...