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.
Little You (Kîya-k'apisîsisîyân)
Richard Van Camp | Ages All
A sweet rhyme about babies with beautiful illustrations. Board book only.
What a Wonderful World
Bob Thiele and George David Weiss | Ages All
The song by Louis Armstrong with cute illustrations.
Say Hello!
Linda Davick | Ages All
Illustrations and rhyming text reveal that "hello" can be said many ways, from a handshake to a dance of happiness.
Little Bitty Friends
Elizabeth McPike | Ages All
Young children form special bonds with nature. The illustrations and rhymes are adorable. Great read-aloud.
I Can Do It Too
Karen Baicker | Ages All
A girl shows all the things she can do that her older family members can do.
More, More, More Said the Baby
Vera B Williams | Ages All
A classic tribute to babies and the adults who love them.
It’s Okay to Be Different
Todd Parr | Ages All
A reassuring book about being who you are.
I Am Enough
Grace Byers | Ages 2+
An inspiring lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another.
Every Little Thing
Cedella Marley and Bob Marley | Ages 2+
The story of a boy who won’t let anything get him down, especially with the help and encouragement from his family, friends, and three little birds.
Little Humans
Brandon Stanton | Ages 2+
The author of the <em>Humans of New York</em> blog combines his favorite children’s photos with a heartwarming ode to little humans everywhere.
Lullaby (For a Black Mother)
Langston Hughes | Ages 2+
Sean Qualls adds gorgeous illustrations to this classic poem about a mother’s love for her baby.
Julian is a Mermaid
Jessica Love | Ages 2+
Julian wants to be a mermaid, but what will his abuela think? Gorgeous illustrations show Julian’s imagination and celebrate his individuality.