by Stephanie Reed | Jun 17, 2021 | Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
Paletero Man Written by Lucky Diaz, Illustrated by Micah Player (2021) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 0 to 6 You know it’s summer in Los Angeles, CA when you hear the ring ring ring of the paletero man! As a Los Angeles native, I couldn’t wait to get my...
by Stephanie Reed | Feb 24, 2021 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color
Fearless Trailblazers/Pioneros Audaces: 11 Latinos Who Made U.S. History By Naibe Reynoso, Illustrated by Jone Leal (2019) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 3 to 8 Fearless Trailblazers is a perfect introduction to eleven fabulous and inspiring Latinos! The...
by Stephanie Reed | Feb 4, 2021 | Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color, Childrens Books with a Lead Family of Color
The Adventures of Mr. Macaw – Las Aventuras del Sr. Macaw Written by Leticia Ordaz, Illustrated by Yana Popova (2019) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 3 to 8 The Adventures of Mr. Macaw is a whimsical tale that celebrates siblings, imagination, and...
by Stephanie Reed | Jan 5, 2021 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré By Anika Aldamuy Denise, Illustrated by Paola Escobar (2019) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 4 to 8 Reading level: Lexile 860L Planting Stories tells the story of Pura Belpré, a Puerto...
by Stephanie Reed | Dec 30, 2020 | Childrens Books with a Lead Family of Color
Salsa Lullaby By Jen Arena, Illustrated by Erika Meza (2019) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 0 to 7 Reading Level: Lexile AD370L | Fountas & Pinnell K Salsa Lullaby is such a delightful little book featuring a Spanish-speaking family! It follows their...
