March 16, 2023
Why American school segregation didn’t end with Brown v. Board of Education
by JJ Packer

School segregation still exists in many American communities today. Here’s why, and how we can work toward a fully integrated school system.
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March 16, 2023
by JJ Packer
School segregation still exists in many American communities today. Here’s why, and how we can work toward a fully integrated school system.
October 13, 2022
by Jolene Barnes
Here are four iconic children’s books that represent kids who may not often see themselves in the books on their library’s shelves.
July 13, 2022
by Sarah Balcazar
Sharing and eating food is memorable, vivid, and universal. That’s why we paired these powerful food memories with devourable books. Dig in!
May 2, 2022
by Clarence Say
This booklist includes a wide range of histories, languages, cultures, and stories of identity to help you celebrate AAPINH Heritage Month.
November 17, 2021
by Sam Stockley
This month, we have highlighted children’s books that speak of the strength of Indigenous people in the face of adversity.
November 3, 2021
by Simone Moore
This booklist helps young readers understand forced displacement with fictional and factual perspectives of refugee children.
October 8, 2021
These books uplift the Hispanic/Latinx experience and center on stories of immigration, dreamers, hope and resilience.
July 16, 2021
by Christine Pannell
If you are looking for a great new read, here are some recommendations to diversify your home library and intentionally explore narratives put forth by BIPOC authors.
July 1, 2021
by Veronica Ferris
It is critical to address and work towards dismantling stereotypes when they arise, especially when you hear them come from a child.
June 14, 2021
by Nya Spence
Juneteenth commemorates the day that General Gordon Granger announced to the slaves in Galveston, Texas that they were free. Read on to learn more about the little-known history of Juneteenth.
June 10, 2021
Happy Pride! Here are 10 inclusive and engaging books to help kids learn more about and relate to the LGBTQIA+ community.
May 18, 2021
by Ally Bush
For Cultural Diversity Day, we paired kid’s books with hands-on activities to make the stories jump off the page and into your home.
May 6, 2021
by Khassaundra Whitehead
As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May, we are proud to share our partnership with Panda Express.
May 6, 2021
by Clarence Say
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Panda Cares helped us create a booklist honoring AAPI culture through food.
April 29, 2021
by Nemanja Demic
As we come to the end of National Poetry Month, let’s bring some newer, more diverse poetry books into our hearts, homes, and schools.
April 12, 2021
by Jaycee Pilpe
As teachers, tutors, and mentors, we have the unique opportunity to broaden the worldview of the children in our lives simply by reading together.
March 25, 2021
by Clarence Say
How are stories of the AAPI experience are being told? These books celebrate diverse AAPI cultures, communities, and people.
March 15, 2021
Representation matters. For Women’s History Month, we’ve crafted a booklist celebrating empowering and inspirational female characters.
March 11, 2021
by Shiori Zinnen
Language-based racism continues to inhibit speakers of Black English from having their voices heard in spaces dominated by Standard American English.
February 12, 2021
by Davita Louie
In honor of the Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in China, here are the books that still line the shelves of my childhood bedroom back home.
February 10, 2021
Adeola Whitney, the CEO of Reading Partners, joined Pedro to talk about the importance of Black History Month reading and teaching children through books.
February 8, 2021
by Cecilia Herrera
Three of our Seattle colleagues set out to learn more about the diversity of Africa. The Africa Research Project is the final product of their exploration.
November 18, 2020
by Veronica Ferris
The underrepresentation in children’s book characters is alarming. Kid’s books should reflect our differences instead of limiting them to a single story.
November 13, 2020
by Cecilia Herrera
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we took a dive into bilingualism, Native American languages, and children’s books that highlight both.
October 14, 2020
by Brenna Peterson
LatinX Heritage Month ends on October 15, but we always want to share resources and AmeriCorps members who reflect diverse communities. Enter Omar.
October 8, 2020
by Ally Bush
We sat down to talk with actor, author, and advocate Chloe Fernandez about her book, diversity in literature, her advice for kids with big goals, and more.
October 2, 2020
by Cecilia Herrera
During Hispanic Heritage Month, I recommend books that specifically honor Afro-Latinx culture, harkening back to my early memory reading Cuentos de Apolo.
August 5, 2020
by Ally Bush
In celebration of Book Lover’s Day, we assembled a list of some of our favorite reads of the past decade, spanning 2010-20.
May 20, 2020
by Paloma Mariz
On this Cultural Diversity Day, we’ve rounded up some books that celebrate cultural diversity through delicious foods and dishes from around the world.
January 31, 2019
by Sarah Balcazar
Conversations about the importance of diversity in children’s literature have been gaining traction over the past decade. The grassroots campaign,…