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.
My People
Langston Hughes | Ages All
Hughes’s tribute to his people is accompanied by vivid portrait photography.
Yum! Mmmm! Que Rico! Americas’ Sproutings
Pat Mora | Ages 2+
Food haikus celebrate Indigenous foods of the Americas. From corn to papaya, feast on the colorful illustrations and quick poems. Older kids may like the added details in the sidebars.
Daniel Finds a Poem
Micha Archer | Ages 3+
Daniel discovers a poem after spending time with his animal friends in the park.
A Stick is an Excellent Thing
Marilyn Singer | Ages 4+
Poems celebrating outdoor play.
The Word Collector
Peter H. Reynolds | Ages 4+
Jerome collects words and realizes how useful they are.
Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin
Duncan Tonatiuh | Ages 4+
Two cousins write letters to each other describing their lives in their home countries of Mexico and the U.S., thus inviting readers to compare and contrast the different experiences.
Something, Someday
Amanda Gorman | Ages 3+
Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix. But somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, and maybe the help of a friend, together we can find beauty and create change.
A Squiggly Story
Andrew Larsen | Ages 4+
A boy writes his first story with the help of his older sister even though he doesn’t know how to write many words.
Corduroy Writes a Letter
Alison Inches | Ages 4+
Lisa and Corduroy learn the power of writing letters to give feedback about something.
Poetree
Shauna LaVoy Reynolds | Ages 4+
Sylvia loves sharing poetry with her favorite tree. Imagine her surprise when the poetree writes back!
Just Like Me
Vanessa Brantley-Newton | Ages 4+
With bright portraits in vibrant colors, this book invites girls to find themselves within the pages of empowering poems.
Missing Daddy
Mariame Kaba | Ages 4+
A girl who misses her father because he’s away in prison shares how his absence affects different parts of her life. In the end we see that she is older, reciting this poem for class.