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.
Max and the Tag-Along Moon
Floyd Cooper | Ages 3+
The moon follows Max on his trip home, so it always reminds him of his grandfather, who told him it would always shine for him.
Me and My Family Tree
Me and My Family Tree | Ages 3+
An ungendered kid explores the people who make up their multiracial family and how they all fit on their family tree.
My Abuelita
Tony Johnston | Ages 3+
Eye popping illustrations show a boy helping his grandmother get ready for work. What could Abuelita’s job be?
The Ring Bearer
Floyd Cooper | Ages 3+
Jackson’s mama is getting married, but he’s worried about being ring bearer and having a new dad and sister.
Real Sisters Pretend
Megan Dowd Lambert | Ages 3+
As they play, Mia and Tayja confirm that there’s one thing they don’t have to pretend: they are real sisters even though they don’t look alike and are adopted.
Alma and How She Got Her Name
Juana Martinez-Neal | Ages 3+
Daddy tells Alma the story of how she got her many names from different members of the family.
My Mommy Medicine
Edwidge Danticat | Ages 3+
A girl describes everything her mother does with her when she’s sick.
A Gift from Abuela
Cecilia Ruiz | Ages 3+
A Mexican girl loves spending time with her grandmother, but when a gift idea doesn’t work, they discover the best gift is simply time together.
You Were The First
Patricia MacLachlan | Ages 2+
A loving ode to every child’s firsts shown by a biracial family.
Welcome, Baby! Keeping You Safe
Susan Kathleen Hartung | Ages All
Sweet words about playing with baby also give tips for safe sleep. Board book only.
A Kiss Means I Love You
Kathryn Madeline Allen | Ages All
Photos show the many ways kids communicate with facial expressions.
Peekaboo Morning
Rachel Isadora | Ages All
A very simple book about a boy playing peekaboo with everyone around him.