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.
Owls See Clearly at Night: A Michif Alphabet
Julie Flett | Ages 2+
An introduction to the Michif language of the Metis people from Canada with beautiful illustrations of nature.
M is for Mohawk
Dr. Tamara Pizzoli | Ages 2+
An alphabet of fresh hairstyles.
In the Canyon
Liz Garton Scanlon | Ages 2+
A girl hikes through the Grand Canyon, soaking in the sights so that she can remember them when she’s back home in the city. Rhyme and beautiful illustrations.
Everywhere, Wonder
Matthew Swanson | Ages 3+
A boy discovers the wonders all around the world and right in front of him.
Boundless Grace
Caroline Binch | Ages 4+
In this sequel to Amazing Grace, she visits her father in Africa.
Memories of Korea
Seong Min Yoo | Ages 4+
A girl visits her mother’s home country of Korea, meets her cousin for the first time and enjoys time with her grandmother.
Two White Rabbits
Jairo Buitrago | Ages 4+
A girl travels with her father from Mexico to the US border, picking up two rabbits along the way.
Marwan’s Journey
Patricia de Arias | Ages 4+
Marwan tells the story of his journey as a refugee leaving his war-torn home, looking forward to a new beginning.
Feast for Ten
Cathryn Falwell | Ages All
An African-American family prepares a feast, counting along the way.
Bee Bim Bop!
Linda Sue Park | Ages 2+
A celebration of cooking together featuring a Korean family.
Let’s Eat! A Comer!
Pat Mora | Ages 2+
A close-knit family prepares and eats a meal together. Bilingual English and Spanish.
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
Kevin Noble Maillard | Ages 3+
A diverse depiction of a modern Native American family, this book celebrates the history and importance of fry bread in Indigenous culture.