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Books for Open Hearts: Inspiring Kids with Tales of Diversity and Inclusion
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items Talking to kids about diversity and inclusion can be hard but here is some ideas that can help! This list contains books with characters that kids will related it and learn from.
I love this book because it focuses on how everybody belongs!
We All Belong: A Children's Book About Diversity, Race and Empathy
This story is so great because it shows that just because somebody is different doesn't mean they can't belong. It has such a good message!
We're All So Different: A Children's Picture Book about Diversity, Acceptance and Empathy
I like how this book highlights how our unique qualities make the world a more vibrant and inclusive place. This is a good one!
Celebrate Diversity: A Rhyming Diversity Picture Book for Children that encourages Tolerance and positive self esteem while discouraging prejudice and racism
This is a special book that shows kids how embracing our differences makes the world a colorful and joyful place. This is a good book for school aged kids
I Know the Secret of Diversity: Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Inclusion
I love that this book includes kids with different abilities also. This book is about how different emotions and backgrounds come together to create a strong and united community, fostering empathy, understanding, and friendship.
Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger
I love how this book shows kids that being different is something to be proud of. I think this is message all kids need to hear.
Different is NOT Bad: A Dinosaur’s Story About Unity, Diversity and Friendship
I think this book has an important message, especially for school kids. It teaches that everybody belongs in the school community regardless of race, gender etc.
All Are Welcome
This is such a cute book! It explores the concept of colors, diversity, and inclusion. The book follows the journey of three colored paints—Reds, Yellows, and Blues—learning to embrace their uniqueness and work together to create a world of harmony a...
Mixed: A Colorful Story
This is a great book to read to kids about diversity. It's a great little story
What If We Were All The Same!
It is never too early to speak to kids about diversity & inclusion. This book is a great conversation starter for young kids.
DIVERSITY to me: A children's picture book teaching kids about the beauty diversity.
This book introduces kids to a vibrant city where people of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities come together to celebrate love, acceptance, and belonging. This is a great read!
Welcome to Diver...City! A City Of Love and Belonging
This is a powerful tool for parents and educators to introduce children to the beauty of diversity and promote a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and understanding from an early age.
It's OK to be Different : A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness
This book tells the tale of a big red umbrella that welcomes everyone, no matter their shape, size, or background. It shows the power of a caring and inclusive community, encouraging kids to embrace diversity and be compassionate towards others. What...
The Big Umbrella
I love the message of this book. It started with an idea from her young son about how a s’more is made and how the different parts come together and evolved into a conversation about how different we all are but that we are always better when we work...
The Life of a S'more: A children's book celebrating diversity and uniqueness like only a s'more can!
Did you know that kids recognize differences from a very early age. This book follows as kids are introduced to many multicultural differences, highlighting why they make us unique.
All People Are Beautiful
Did you know that based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up? This read-aloud board book offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with their kids in an informed, safe, and supported way.
Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race (First Conversations)
This is a sweet ode to rainbow families, a wonderful display of a parent's love for their child and a child's love for their parents.
Rainbow: A First Book of Pride
I love love love this story! It uses a dot to explain how we are all different but also we have a common thread that makes us all similar. This is a great day to explain diversity but also inclusion.
The Smallest Spot of a Dot: The Little Ways We’re Different, The Big Ways We’re the Same
It bring Bob Marley's beloved song to life through vibrant illustrations and a heartwarming story. The book follows a young girl named Cedella as she spreads the message of love and unity among her community.
One Love by Cedella Marley (Board Book)
Pink is color for everyone! This is a great book that reframes the stereotype around the color pink. I have a son who loves the color pink and this is one of his favorite books.
Pink Is for Boys
I love this story! The book follows a young girl who discovers that her superpower is acceptance, and she uses it to create a world where everyone feels valued and included.
Acceptance is my Superpower
This book follows a young girl who, when asked where she is from, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, embracing her diverse heritage with pride and confidence. I love how this book encourage kids to be proud of their culture and heritage.
Where Are You From?
I like this book because it promotes a message that kindness is an amazing tool to bring people together. I think all kinds need to learn about kindness and how it change the world.
Kindness Makes Us Strong
I like that this book has a strong message about diversity and how somebody being different doesn't mean they don't need kindness and respect.
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences
This is book that celebrates friendship, acceptance, and the power of inclusivity. This story follows a young boy with a pet elephant who faces exclusion from a pet club. Determined to create a sense of belonging, he starts a club of his own, invitin...
Strictly No Elephants
I like this story because it teaches the values of kindness, justice, and equality, encouraging kids to embrace diversity and treat others with respect and empathy. I love that this book helps to make each child feel like they belong.
Every Child Is Different: A children's picture book about diversity, kindness, justice and equality.
This tale inspires children to embrace diversity and foster empathy, The world needs more empathy and understanding!
I Am Different, The Same As You
My favorite part of this book is that it includes positive affirmations!
I Am Me
I love the strong message in this book. It conveys the message that every person, no matter their differences, belongs and has a place in the world.
Everyone Belongs
This book is perfectly crafted for a diverse audience and has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best.
I Promise - by Lebron James
The story follows Julián, a young boy who dreams of becoming a mermaid after seeing three women dressed as mermaids on the subway. It's a touching read that promotes the importance of being true to oneself and accepting others for who they are.
Julián Is a Mermaid
A beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate. This is a great book for young kids who you would like to talk to them about down syndrome.
You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion
This is a board book for younger kids who might have questions about different types of hair.
The Hair Book
I love Ninja series of books because they always have a lesson and the diversity one is great!
Diversity Ninja: An Anti-racist, Diverse Children’s Book About Racism, Prejudice, Equality, and Inclusion
This is such an awesome book. A fun story about finding what makes you unique
The World Needs More Purple People