Diverse Book List
Wee Reads Wednesday
When Langston Dances
When Langston DancesBy Kaija Langley Illustrated by Keith Mallett 2021Why I Chose This BookDepicts a boy pursuing his dream to become a dancer.About This Book A young Black boy dreams of dancing in this exuberant, buoyant picture book celebrating the beauty of dance,...
I Want to Ride the Tap Tap
I Want to Ride the Tap TapBy Danielle JosephIllustrated by Olivier Ganthier 2020Why I Chose This BookPositive representation of the people and the culture in HaitiAbout This Book Monday through Saturday, Claude and Manman walk Papa to the tap tap stop, where Claude...
On the Trapline
On the TraplineBy David A. RobertsonIllustrated by Julie Flett2021Why I Chose This BookIntergenerational storytelling and cultural exchange weaved throughout the book.About This Book A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning...
Your Name is a Song
Your Name is a SongBy Jamilah Thompkins-BigelowIllustrator Luisa Uribe2020Why I Chose This BookShares the beauty and power of your name and its storyAbout This Book Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl...
May Your Life Be Deliciosa
May Your Life Be DeliciosaBy: Michael Genhart Illustrated by Loris Lora 2021Why I Chose This BookDisplays the beauty of passing down stories and recipes through oral traditions.Why I Chose This Book A delicious and fortifying picture book inspired by the author’s...
I Promise
I PromiseBy LeBron James Illustrator Nina Mata 2020Why I Chose This BookDiverse cast of characters pledging to do their best as they return to school.About This Book I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with...
