An imaginary bilingual English/Spanish tale of self-discovery told by a child who grows, learns about the natural world, embraces others, and is free to become who they are meant to be–a child as unique as a tree. By: Maya Gonzalez. Ages: 5-9. Book Link →

A young girl describes what a typical day is like in her parents’ Chinese store in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Available in both English and Spanish. By: Amelia Lau Carling. Ages: 5-11. Book Link →

This book captures a young girl’s experience of having her hair braided and the bond it creates with her mother as she is transformed into an Egyptian queen, a Nigerian goddess, a Zulu warrior, and a Maasai girl. By: Monique Duncan. Ages: 4-7. Book Link & Read Aloud

In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother–whose face bears traditional tribal markings–to meet her classmates. By Tricia Elam Walker. Ages: 4-8. Book Link →

A joyful story of fast, brave Lami, who has to learn to do quick thinking, not quick running, if she wants to stay best chicken catcher in the village. By: Atinuke. Ages: 3-7. Book Link →

A heartwarming story capture the spirit of a West African village in this wise tale about a girl who learns she's perfect just the way she is. By: Sylviane Anna Diouf. Ages: 3-7. Book Link →

Join Baby and his mama at the bustling marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers and counting. By: Atinuke. Ages: 1-5. Book Link →

The story of a young Tanzanian boy who learns a lesson about family love after selling the special music box his grandfather made for him. By: Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen & Aaron Boyd. Ages: 6-8. Book Link →

A beautifully-illustrated, engaging picture book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa.By: Nelda LaTeef & Johnnetta Betsch Cole. Ages: 4-8. Book Link →