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.
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.
March 13, 2022
Reading Partners is proud to unveil the 64 children’s book titles that comprise what we are calling March Madness: Inclusive Books Edition.
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.
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 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 2, 2021
Our Women’s History Month showcase featured art, poetry, side hustles, and more from our female staff and AmeriCorps members.
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.
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.
June 2, 2020
by Karine Apollon
It’s time we all look inside ourselves to consider what we can do now as individuals and communities that will result in a brighter, more equitable future
May 18, 2020
by Darin Wong
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Support Asian-American students by creating more culturally responsive learning environments.