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.
In My Family/En Mi Familia
Carmen Lomas Garza | Ages 4+
Paintings show the artist’s life growing up in Mexico. Text in English and Spanish.
These Hands
Margaret H. Mason | Ages 4+
Joseph’s grandpa could do almost anything with his hands, but there used to be things they weren’t allowed to do because of racial discrimination. Joseph learns how his grandfather stood up so that Joseph’s hands would be allowed to do anything.
Still a Family
Brenda Reeves Sturgis | Ages 4+
How do you have family time when you’re homeless? A young girl and her parents take time to play, walk, and eat together, even though her father has to sleep in a separate shelter.
Leila in Saffron
Rukhsanna Guidroz | Ages 4+
At a family dinner at her grandmother’s house, Leila looks for parts of herself that she likes while her family helps her see them.
My Grandma and Me
Mina Javaherbin | Ages 4+
The author describes her childhood in Iran with her beloved grandmother and the fun things they did together.
Lola Reads to Leo
Anna McQuinn | Ages 2+
When Lola learns that her mother is having a baby, she helps prepare and learns how to help her parents after he is born.
15 Things NOT to Do with a Baby
Margaret McAllister | Ages 2+
This funny book gives kids rules for taking care of a new baby in the house.
The New Small Person
Lauren Child | Ages 3+
Elmore Green isn’t happy about the new baby getting the attention he usually gets, but he realizes there are good things about having a little brother too.
What’s In There? All About Before You Were Born
Robie H. Harris | Ages 4+
Gus and Nellie learn about the stages of development as their new sibling grows inside their mother and is born. Multiracial family.
Just Right Family: An Adoption Story
Silvia Lopez | Ages 4+
Meili loves the story of her parents adopting her, but she’s not happy about her parents adopting another baby. She thinks her family is just right as it is.
Pecan Pie Baby
Jacqueline Woodson | Ages 4+
Gia isn’t happy about her mother having a baby, but Mama soothes her worries.
A Most Unusual Day
Sydra Mallery | Ages 4+
Everything seems to be different today for Caroline, but the biggest difference is her new baby sister who greets her after school. Multiracial family.