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.
These Olive Trees
Aya Ghanameh | Ages 4+
The story of a Palestinian family’s ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care for her home, even as she says goodbye.
Halal Hot Dogs
Susannah Aziz | Ages 4+
Musa has the perfect idea for his special Jummah treat, but things don't go according to plan. Will Musa be able to get a yummy Jummah treat for his family?
Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers
Uma Mishra-Newbery and Lina Al-Hathloul | Ages 4+
Loujain wants to see the field of sunflowers her baba told her about, but she's not allowed to fly because she's a girl.
Kiyoshi's Walk
Mark Karlins | Ages 4+
Kiyoshi asks his grandfather, the wise poet Eto, where poems come from after reading his Haiku, and Eto takes him on a walk through the city to seek an answer.
Brilliant Bea
Shaina Rudolph and Mary Vukadinovich | Ages 4+
Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a natural and brilliant storyteller. Her teacher helps her use a tape recorder to assist.
A Library
Nikki Giovanni | Ages 3+
This ode to libraries is a celebration for everyone who loves stories.
Awesomely Emma
Amy Webb | Ages 4+
Emma has limb differences and has to go to the back door on the school field trip to the art museum because there isn't a ramp in front. She writes the museum a letter in response.
Imagine
Juan Felipe Herrera | Ages 4+
With this illustrated poem of endless possibilities, follow the author from his rural childhood and challenges learning English in school, to becoming U.S. Poet Laureate.
Powwow Day
Madelyn Goodnight | Ages 4+
In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she ever dance again?
ABC and You and Me
Corinna Luyken | Ages 2+
In this original ABC book that encourages readers to sit up and move, kids and grownups use their bodies to make the shapes of each letter (and observant readers will notice details on each page that represent those letters).
Soul Food Sunday
C. G. Esperanza | Ages 4+
Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in this loving celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table.
The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding
Karina Nicole González | Ages 4+
Inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017, Elena worries about the plants and animals around her house during and after the hurricane.