Here’s the news release about my NEW bilingual (English/Spanish) children’s picture book (“Captain Mama’s Surprise”), just named a finalist in the “Most Inspirational Children’s Book” category for the upcoming ILBA. Have you ever stopped to examine your classroom library and compare the make up of the characters in your chapter books with the make up of the students in your classroom? She does book blog tour marketing. I always start my year with this book!

I have posted a large number of book lists focusing on multicultural books for children (some my own creations but others that I’ve happily discovered).

I’m doing a round-up of Hispanic books for kids of all ages, from picture books to young adult. Once again, students will be able to see themselves in the very relatable mishaps and mix ups that Keena finds herself facing. Top 10: Korean American Children’s Books (ages 2-16). I have a section in this post about the Civil Rights Movement.

The Pharoah’s Secret at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. The best books for your child are the ones they can read and enjoy, no matter the suggested age or grade level.

Ray seems to find his way into crazy situations, but his Grampa is always there to help him out.

amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "multicultural picture books"; I would love for you to link up at the Mommy Archive – we’re focusing this week on favourite children’s books , Alice x. I chose the books on this summer reading list with kids moving to 3rd grade in mind. Marcus is trying to cope with many personal issues, including the fact that his dad left him and his family when he was a little boy. I’d love to chat with you. “I want to give my daughter a role model in the form of a main character that she can identify with. It was a bit like a punch in the gut to learn that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away in September 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. They are published by smaller publishing houses like mine. To examine any book more closely at Amazon, please click on image of book. APALA Awards for Best Asian American Children’s Books 2013. Thank you for the reply. I love that many middle grade books have also started to embrace today’s tough subject matter without shying away from the difficulties of growing up in a complicated world. For your young ninja, books to learn about Japan. Black History Month Books for Kids and Teens. Mafalda can already sense that people are treating her differently because of her illness, so she works hard to hide the fact that her vision is deteriorating rapidly. Molly Mac books are a guided reading level L. There are so many reasons students will pick up the books in the Sofia Martinez series and not want to put them down! Kite flying is an important ritual in Asia and I’ve rounded up every great kite flying book thanks to a little help from my friends and readers.

4th of July Picture Books with an Asian Twist. Top 10: Best Latino American Children’s Books (ages 2-16). The kids are always engaged and always love them! This graphic is from Lee and Low publishers. If you just want a snapshot of the Civil Rights Movement for young children, try these three books: two picture books and a chapter book. I’m glad that there are a lot of us trying to put the spotlight on multicultural books for kids! U.S. Air Force veteran, Thanks Graciela, Top 10 Hispanic American Heritage Books for Kids. Sal and Gabi are polar opposites, and they start the book as enemies.

Your email address will not be published. We talk about our classroom and what makes it “perfectish” and we do an art project. The Julian story is my favorite. Top 10: Best African-American Picture Books (ages 4-12). Hi! 10 Amazing Multicultural Picture Books About Helping Others. Thanks so much for your great book recommendation! PRIMARY PARADISE © 2013 | All rights reserved, Diverse and World Perspectives: Character Packs, browse the entire Diverse Perspectives Collection here. W. Paperback Book $5.99 Add to Cart. I only share about resources, products, and companies that I use and believe in and I believe will be beneficial to you as well! Your book lists are indeed a fantastic resource, Mia, and it’s great to have them collated here. Nicely done! Yes, I agree! I’ve also included many biographies below featuring diverse historical characters. PragmaticMomBlog (at) gmail (dot) com or through social media below: Get Big Saving Coupons for Clothing & Accessories with ClothingRIC Discount Codes. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; – great resources for travelers. Natalie Napoli is a 12-year-old girl who is convinced she can fix her mother who is a botanist suffering from depression.

They all do a great job of making the middle grade “voice” sound as authentic and real as possible and they resonate with the times in which we live today. I am really shocked that so many of these books are out of print.

A beautiful celebration of resistance and justice. Top 10: Best Asian American Books by CoolAsianKids. Multicultural Books for Children: 60+ Book Lists. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 12 Children's Books About Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Thanks so much Alice! Top 10: Middle Eastern American Children’s Books, Five Muslim Girl Characters to Read Today, How To: Teach Your Children About Islam (and tolerance in the process!).

For all of my book lists, please see List of Lists: All My Book Lists (300+). Thanks for the heads up on your book J. J.! Flute is born in the year of the dragon sofr backs are 18.99 and hard backs are 28.99 and ebooks are 8.99 go ti trafford.com for more info. Our 8 Favorite Multicultural Books for Kindergarten. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; My favorite way to learn about new cultures is through food. Bangladesh: Culture, Alpanas, Children’s Books, Recipe and More! By Tom Berger. If you’ve kept up with the young adult book world recently, you have certainly noticed that diverse YA books with big, important topics are exploding right now. If she can just win the egg drop, win enough money for tickets to New Mexico, show her mother the miracle Cobalt Blue Orchid — a flower she hopes will bring her back to life — then everything will be solved. Sometimes teachers (and parents) will check out books from the public library for use in the classroom. We talk about what makes STEM important in our classroom and how we will be using it throughout the year. We may earn a commission (at no additional cost to you) if you make a purchase. Cat isn’t excited about moving to Northern California, but she knows it’s what best for her sister Maya, who has cystic fibrosis.

May 1, 2018 . This is perfect for students who are Spanish English Language Learners, especially. These are the Young Adult books from the 2015 Notable Books for a Global Society. Can Lety win a contest where writing in English seals your fate? You can join my FREE Facebook Club for k-2 teachers here! I saw that there were a few books in the food section, one on roti which I now want to read. Students don’t always realize that there are people living completely different lives from them around the world. This is what drives me,” says Katarina. Grade s. 4-7 Read i ng level. Can that CSS be adjusted for something darker? Cover Reveal of My Newest Book: Asian Pacific American Heroes! This list will hopefully change that! Website Design By Jumping Jax Designs, Weekly Close Reading Lesson Plans and Activities, 10 Books About Kindness Every Classroom Should Have, Books About September 11th for the Primary Classroom. My kids LOVE this one! I hope these picture books inspire readers about the power of one … just one person can do amazing things! Here’s the link you mentioned: http://www.slj.com/2013/01/books-media/collection-development/librarians-sound-off-not-a-lack-of-latino-lit-for-kids-but-a-lack-of-awareness/. I’m so happy that you are looking for more diversity books! I’m Mia Wenjen. Perhaps it’s time. Each year I read it on the first day and we talk about and draw our ideal first day of school.