We’ve divided the books into the sections below to help you find you the most suitable children’s book. You can choose to ease little ones in with light-hearted and eye-catching picture books, or you can encourage self-reflection by going through more introspective stories. Created by a diverse cast of writers and artists, these stories offer different lenses through which children can see the world. We’ve put together here a list of 60 books to introduce to young minds a range of subjects: from cultural differences to gender fluidity, from social expectations to identity construction. Learning about these differences and appreciating them takes a whole lifetime, so what better way to prepare the generation of the future by reading children’s books about diversity with them? It is wide and full of color its inhabitants enjoy a multitude of experiences and struggle with a variety of obstacles. Our world is not a simple place to live in. Lovely by Jess Hong Find Out Why Lovely is a Must-Have Children’s Book Despite the spread of technological advancement where everything can be Googled in an instant, traditional books still play a vital role in children’s learning. Look through these titles to see a whole bunch of different and even more awesomeness.Ī board book for toddlers about the colors of the rainbow flag.60 Children's Books About Diversity To Read With Little Ones Most times, we find that our differences add a touch of “awesome” to our hearts that we in turn share with others.
Written and Illustrated by Airlie AndersonĪN ARRAY OF AWESOMENESS-General Representationīooks are meant to serve as “ mirrors, windows, and/or sliding glass doors” for readers. The books in this list remind us of all the joys of self-expression with no ties to gender identity.
Sewing the Rainbow: The Story of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow FlagĪs grown-ups, sometimes we forget how much we equate our outward representations of ourselves (expression) and sexual orientation according to the “rules” and “norms” of society. These books shed light on some historical moments and movements in LGBTQ history. It’s important to know the history of your nation, including the journey of gender and sexual orientation liberation. We checked in with our own Chrystyan Williams, Frazer‘s Curriculum Coordinator and resident children’s book lover. Looking for ways to honor and celebrate Pride Month with your little ones?
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