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.
Amma's Sari
Sandhya Parappukkaran | Ages 4+
When her mother's sari draws stares, a little girl asks her mother to tell her more about her culture and learns to take pride in her differences.
An Invitation to Passover
Rabbi Kerry Olitzky, Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen | Ages 4+
Hannah invites us all into her home for her family's Passover seder. Her diverse group of friends bring their own culture to the celebration as well.
Wind Watchers
Micha Archer | Ages 3+
Seasons come and go, and the wind wafts its way through them all. This delights a family of children who notice how the wind changes over the year.
Free to Be Fabulous
David McMullin | Ages 4+
Daniel's obsession with musician Fabulina inspires him to enter the school talent show, dancing to her hit song. Community support uplifts a bullied dancer in an exuberant celebration of self-acceptance.
Jollof Day
Bernard Mensah | Ages 4+
A father and son joyfully make Jollof, a traditional West African dish, for their family.
ABC Pride
Dr. Elly Barnes, Louie Stowell | Ages 3+
ABC Pride introduces little readers to the alphabet through the colorful world of Pride. Children can discover letters and words while also learning more about the LGBTQIA+ community and how to be inclusive.
Eyes that Speak to the Stars
Joanna Ho | Ages 4+
A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you.
Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance
Kat Zhang | Ages 4+
Amy Wu loves to move, so when she sees Chinese ribbon dancing for the first time, she has to try it out, but first she must find the perfect ribbon.
Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer
Kenard Pak | Ages 2+
As the sun shines bright, rainy days disappear, and new flowers begin to bloom, everyone knows summer is on its way! Join a young girl as she roams grassy plains and shady forests, greeting all the signs of the coming season.
Love Made Me More
Colleen Rowan Kosinski | Ages 4+
When a boy's grandmother shows him how to fold an origami crane, the boy and crane become instant friends. The crane follows the boy through his life until he has a baby of his own.
Eighteen Flowers for Grandma
Alison Goldberg | Ages 4+
Her grandmother will soon graduate from college, so Sadie commits herself to finding a perfect way to celebrate with a gift that combines her love of art and newly learned traditions.
Tomorrow is a Brand-New Day
Davina Bell | Ages 3+
A healing and uplifting tribute to learning and growing - to making mistakes and making amends.