Diverse Book List
The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Equity Committee has created a Diverse Book List, geared toward consistently representing all students in an equitable and inclusive way. The book list is extensive and broken down into curriculum units that are often seen in the Co-op classrooms. From Dinosaurs to Friendship, Outer Space to Families, you are sure to find some excellent ideas for reading aloud with your children.
What Are Your Words? A Book About Pronouns
Katherine Locke | Ages 4+
Ari knows a lot of words for neighbors, including the pronouns each prefers, and with help from Uncle Lior, who always asks "What are your words," figures out which pronouns--and other words--fit best today. A wonderful intro to what pronouns are and how to find your own.
Jacob's Room to Choose
Sarah Hoffman, Ian Hoffman | Ages 4+
After kindergarteners Jacob and Sophie are prevented from using their school's bathrooms because of their gender expressions, their teacher helps her students write new rules about who can use which bathroom.
It's Powwow Time!
Martha Troian | Ages 3+
It's Powwow Time! explores the rewards of being open to new experiences while also serving as a beautiful and informative introduction to a First Nations powwow with its musical text and bright illustrations.
Pride Puppy!
Robin Stevenson | Ages 2+
A rhyming alphabet book featuring a family who have lost their dog at a Pride parade. Have fun finding all the items in the illustrations that start with each letter.
Love, Violet
Charlotte Sullivan Wild | Ages 4+
Shy Violet attempts to show another girl how she feels on Valentine's Day.
A Home Under the Stars
Andy Chou Musser | Ages 3+
When his family moves to the city, Toby misses seeing stars, but soon he meets some wild animals who reflect his emotions and all need the North Star to show their way home.
Smiling Eyes
Linda Sue Park | Ages 2+
A rhyming ode to eyes and how they look and see.
Home
Matt de la Peña | Ages 4+
An exploration of the various places, people, and feelings that create a sense of home and provide refuge in the face of instability
One, Two, Grandma Loves You
Shelly Becker | Ages 2+
Told in simple rhyme, a little girl and her grandmother count up to their next visit and then do all of their favorite things together.
One, Two, Grandpa Loves You
Shelly Becker | Ages 2+
Told in simple rhyme, a girl and her grandfather enjoy each other's company as they go on an outdoor adventure together.
Harper Becomes a Big Sister
Seamus Kirst | Ages 4+
Harper is excited at the idea of being a big sister, but she becomes frustrated when the baby her dads adopt proves to be a lot of work, and they never seem to have time for her.
Here Are the Seeds
JaNay Brown-Wood | Ages 3+
This sweet picture book follows two young children as they grow their garden from seeds ... and encounter a few missteps along the way!