by Stephanie Reed | Jan 11, 2021 | Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color
Alphabet Affirmations for Boys of Color Written by Alfreida McKinney (2020) – paperback Buy Now Recommended ages: 0 to 8 Alphabet Affirmations for Boys of Color is a simple, daily go-to for positive affirmations. Author Alfreida McKinney, a school counselor 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 Amazon Bookshop.org Recommended ages: 4 to 8 Reading level: Lexile 860L Planting Stories tells the story of Pura Belpré,...
by Stephanie Reed | Dec 8, 2020 | Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Lani Rae’s Marvelous Hair Written by Yesenia Rodríguez, Illustrated by Sunny Duran (2020) – paperback Buy Now Recommended ages: 4 to 8 Lani Rae’s Marvelous Hair is a heartwarming ode to true friendship. When Lani learns of her best friend Lila’s pediatric...
by Stephanie Reed | Nov 11, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color
Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built By Angela Burke Kunkel, Illustrated by Paola Escobar (2020) – hardcover Amazon Bookshop Reading Level: Lexile AD730L | Fountas & Pinnell N I absolutely adored this book! Debut author Angela...
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...