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.

Title	Author	Illustrator	Subject Areas	Age	Book Description	Areas of Diversity	# of Pages	Language
What Are Your Words? A Book About Pronouns	Katherine Locke	Anne Passchier	Neighborhood/Community, Self Pride	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.	Gender expression, race, LGBTQIA+, Gender identity, Ability	32	English
Jacob's Room to Choose	Sarah Hoffman, Ian Hoffman	Chris Case	School, Bullying	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.	Gender expression, race, LGBTQIA+, Gender identity	32	English
It's Powwow Time!	Martha Troian	Hawlii Pichette	Dance, Music	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.	Race, Culture	32	English
Pride Puppy!	Robin Stevenson	Julie McLaughlin	Alphabet, Celebrations	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.	Gender expression, race, LGBTQIA+, Gender identity, Ability, Culture	32	English
Love, Violet	Charlotte Sullivan Wild	Charlene Chua	Friendship, Celebrations	4+	Shy Violet attempts to show another girl how she feels on Valentine's Day.	Race, LGBTQIA+, Gender Expression	32	English
A Home Under the Stars	Andy Chou Musser	Andy Chou Musser	Emotions, Outer Space	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.	Race, LGBTQIA+, Family Make-Up	32	English
Smiling Eyes	Linda Sue Park	Lenny Wen	Bodies	2+	A rhyming ode to eyes and how they look and see.	Race, Ability, Religion, Age	32	English

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