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.
From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea
kai cheng thom | Ages 4+
Mui Lan couldn’t decide what to be- boy or girl? Bird or fish? Tree or star? So they (gender neutral, singular pronoun) looked like everything and kids weren’t kind at school. Mui Lin’s mother assures them that she will love them no matter what.
King for a Day
Rukhsana Khan | Ages 4+
During the Pakistani spring kite festival of Basant, Malik realizes his dream of being King of the festival with the help of his homemade kite and his siblings, despite a neighborhood bully.
Jacob’s New Dress
Sarah Hoffman and Ian Hoffman | Ages 4+
Jacob loves to be the princess during dress up and decides he wants to wear a dress to school. Mom and Dad support him, but some kids at school don’t.
Not Quite Snow White
Ashley Franklin | Ages 4+
Tameika loves to sing and dance, but before she auditions for the Snow White musical, she is discouraged by hearing kids say she doesn’t look enough like the princess. With her parents’ help, she regains her confidence and shines in her audition.
Book Fiesta!
Pat Mora | Ages 2+
Celebrate children’s book day with fun kids and their imaginations. Bilingual Spanish and English.
Lola at the Library
Anna McQuinn | Ages 2+
Lola loves going to the library with her mom.
Lola Loves Stories
Anna McQuinn | Ages 2+
Lola reads stories with her parents and imagines herself as the characters.
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
Julie Gassman | Ages 3+
Learn library etiquette with a boy and his dragon.
Busy People: Librarian
Lucy M. George | Ages 3+
Follow Rita on a day as a librarian, with a special surprise.
Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia
Jeanette Winter | Ages 3+
Join Luis and his trusty burros as they travel to bring treasured books to eager children in the remote villages of rural Colombia.
The Library Book
Tom Chapin and Michael Mark | Ages 3+
A girl sings a song about the wonderful characters she meets at the library. Great read-aloud.
Please, Louise
Toni Morrison & Slade Morrison | Ages 3+
Louise starts the day lonely and sad, but a visit to the library opens the world for her.