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.
Baby Goes to Market
Atinuke | Ages 3+
When baby and Mama go to the market in Nigeria, count the gifts of food that people give them.
Yummy! Good Food Makes Me Strong
Shelley Rotner and Sheila Kelly | Ages 3+
Photos of kids eating healthy food.
What Can You Do with a Paleta?
Carmen Tafolla | Ages 3+
A girl explores the many things she can do with this traditional Mexican popsicle treat. Also available in Spanish and English version.
Peeny Butter Fudge
Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison | Ages 3+
A sweet story of what really goes on when Nana is left in charge, including the making of an old family recipe.
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao
Kat Zhang | Ages 3+
Amy loves to make bao with her family, but is frustrated that hers don’t turn out as beautifully as those of the adults. But she perseveres and gets creative.
What’s So Yummy? All About Eating Well and Feeling Good
Robie H. Harris | Ages 4+
A multiracial family gets ready for a picnic in the park and talks about healthy food and activities.
The Water Princess
Susan Verde | Ages 4+
Imagine your life without running water. Follow a girl in Burkina Faso who spends the day collecting water from a faraway well.
Shopping with Dad
Matt Harvey | Ages 4+
A girl and her dad go grocery shopping and learn that accidents can happen and they can also be put right.
Rice from Heaven: The Secret Mission to Feed North Koreans
Tina Cho | Ages 4+
In a secret mission to feed hungry children, Yoori, her father, and a group from church send rice by balloon from South Korea to North Korea.
Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji
Farhana Zia | Ages 4+
Aneel makes roti for his grandfather to give him power when he visits from India.
Shades of People
Shelley Rotner and Sheila Kelly | Ages 2+
The author notices the different shades of skin in these photos of children.
My Five Senses
Aliki | Ages 2+
A boy talks about how he uses his senses.