A collection of 12 traditional stories from Indigenous tribes across North America, each one folding in historical context and native traditions, while giving all readers gifts of understanding the world and its possibilities. By: Tom Pecore Weso. Ages: 6-9. Book Link →

This book follows a little girl to the circus and the pier, shares stories from her grandparents' pasts, and celebrates her birthday, the depth and joy of both cultures are conveyed in Spanish and English. By: Alma Flor Ada. Ages: 5-8. Book Link →

Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash. By: Gaia Cornwall. Ages: 4-8. Book Link →

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will. By: Tami Charles. Ages: 4-8. Book Link →

This modern classic is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother. By: Matt de la Peña. Ages: 3-5. Book Link →

On a dreary, stuck-inside kind of day, a brother and sister turn to their grandmother to embrace the power in each of us to face challenges with confidence. By: Jacqueline Woodson. Ages: 5-8. Book Link →

A picture book celebrating the importance of making a nutritious meal and sharing in the process as a family. By: Melissa Iwai. Ages: 2-5. Book Link →

Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family. By: Kevin Noble Maillard. Ages: 3-6. Book Link →

Set in the Nicola Valley, British Columbia, a First Nations family goes on an outing to forage for herbs and mushrooms. A grandmother passes down her knowledge of the natural world to her grandchildren. By: Nicola I. Campbell. Ages: 3-8. Book Link →

After her mother goes to jail, Deena's grandmother, father, and best friend all do their best to help her deal with her feelings of anger. By: Jesse Holmes & Kahliya Ruffin. Ages: 4-9. Book Link →

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: 5-9. 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 →