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.
Hello! Good-bye!
Aliki | Ages 2+
Aliki shows that these simple words are full of possibilities.
I am Brown
Ashok Banker | Ages 3+
A joyful celebration of kids with brown skin and all their diversity.
What’s the Difference? Being Different is Amazing
Doyin Richards | Ages 4+
The topics of diversity and acceptance within friendship are distilled for young readers.
Who Am I? I Am Me!
Jayneen Sanders | Ages 4+
Frankie talks about all the things they love to do and there are no boundaries or gendered rolls to limit what Frankie does.
Outside, Inside
LeUyen Pham | Ages 4+
A heartfelt book about the early days of the worldwide Covid-19 lockdown, this book makes the story accessible and engaging for young kids, celebrating resilience, community, and the ways people supported each other.
My Heart Fills With Happiness
Monique Gray Smith | Ages All
Board book showing a present day Indigenous family talking about the things that make them happy.
The Rabbit Listened
Cori Doerrfeld | Ages 2+
When Taylor’s amazing tower is knocked over, no one seems to know how to help him through his feelings until the rabbit just sits with him and listens.
Susan Laughs
Jeanne Willis | Ages 2+
Susan, who uses a wheelchair, does many things and feels many emotions.
Big Feelings
Alexandra Penfold | Ages 3+
We may feel mad, frustrated, or overwhelmed when things don’t go according to plan, but this book gives great ideas for working through it with friends.
The Amazing Erik
Mike Huber | Ages 3+
Erik feels sad when his sleeves get wet at the water table. A friend helps him feel happy again.
Yesterday I Had the Blues
Jeron Ashford Frame | Ages 3+
This family feels a whole rainbow of colors from the “wish it was tomorrow blues” to the “glitter on her cheeks pinks.”
There Might Be Lobsters
Carolyn Crimi | Ages 3+
Eleanor’s dog, Sukie, is scared of many things on the beach, but when her toy monkey is in danger, she becomes “braver than the bravest dog.”