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.
What's Your Name?
Bethanie Deeney Murguia | Ages 3+
This book offers a celebratory and affirming story that will have readers reflecting on their names--and proudly sharing them.
This Is a School
John Schu | Ages 3+
A school is more than just a building. It's a community of people, a place for discovery, and a place to explore!
Mandeep's Cloudy Days
Kuljinder Kaur Brar | Ages 4+
A beautiful picture book exploring how to cope with difficult and complex emotions. Spending time with her dad makes Mandeep's days shine. But when Dad starts a job as a truck driver, storm clouds start taking over Mandeep's sunny days, casting a shadow on all the things she used to love doing. Can anything help Mandeep feel better?
Linh's Rooftop Garden
JaNay Brown-Wood | Ages 3+
Linh goes looking for blueberries for a family brunch party. She sorts through what she knows about blueberries and compares those qualities to what she finds on the rooftop garden.
The Story of You
Lisa Ann Scott | Ages 3+
This empowering picture book shows children they can be the authors of their own life stories. No one can tell you who you are -- it's all up to you! You write your story with your actions and words.
The Secret Ingredient
Paul Castle | Ages 2+
Follows Pringle and Finn as they deliver birthday cakes to their colorful animal friends. Along the way, our lovable penguins discover the "secret ingredients" to a happy family.
Amira's Picture Day
Reem Faruqi | Ages 4+
Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.
From the Tops of the Trees
Kao Kalia Yang | Ages 4+
A powerful true story of a young girl who has never known life outside a refugee camp and a father determined to help her dream beyond the fences that confine them.
Flap Your Hands: A Celebration of Stimming
Steve Asbell | Ages 2+
Four neurodivergent kids, who face stressful moments throughout their day, use body movements, called stims, to self-regulate their emotions.
Remarkable Remy
Melanie Heyworth | Ages 3+
This book illuminates the experiences and strengths of Autistic people, and the joys of having Autistic friends like Remy, a non-binary kid.
Cape
Kevin Johnson | Ages 3+
After losing his father figure, a young child holds onto a cape as a source of comfort and strength as he navigates the sadness and joy of his memories.
Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)
Carrie Finison | Ages 3+
Doug prefers not to be hugged, but there are a variety of other ways his loved ones can show him affection