Juvenile Fiction - Diversity & Multicultural

In this companion to the instant New York Times bestselling Just Try It! by Netflix star Phil Rosenthal and his daughter Lily, an encouraging dad eases his daughter's worries about staying at Grandma's for the first time. Lil is getting ready to stay with...

"Kai Po Che! I've cut the kite!" Mini discovers that flying her own perfect diamond during Makar Sankranti requires equal parts creativity, compassion, and courage in order to truly soar. It's Makar Sankranti, the Indian festival of kites, and Mini wants to join in...

A picture book celebration of family, Filipino heritage, and dance that showcases the value of patience, perseverance, and blessing others with your gifts and talents. As Kailani watches her siblings practice a traditional Filipino dance for their grandparents' anniversary party, she longs to join...

A joyful picturebook of a big brother weaving a Kente cloth for the new baby in his family, with lyrical text and textured artwork that sings. Kente is more than a cloth, it is a symbol of love. And the big brother in this...

It's time to trick-or-treat! Join Keyana and the people she loves as they work to make Halloween a day they'll never forget! It's Halloween, and Keyana can't wait to have some fun! She's got a great costume--and she plans to show it off, too....

In this exciting picture book by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, bestselling author of I Love My Hair!, Keyana heads back to school where she learns how to use her voice and share her joy and confidence. Keyana has come up with the perfect idea for...

Angry words can ruin friendships, but a gesture as simple as a smile can cause kindness to bloom and friendships to mend. Die-cut pages feature a sapling that grows into a flowering tree with each turn of the page as kindness is spread. Harsh...

Tahiya Cooper creates a rich text where students of all ethnicity, race, religion, disability, and nationality can find themselves and relate.Aniyah is excited to have a kindness week at her school, but then she encounters a classmate that doesn't understand the purpose of doing...

La escritora ganadora de un Honor Pura Belpré, Gloria Amescua, nos regala un dulce libro ilustrado que celebra a la familia y la música que nos conecta. Ahora disponible en español. Cada noche, cuando el sol se despide, una madre le canta una canción...

De Cristina Quintero, la autora de La única manera de hacer el pan llega un nuevo libro ilustrado que es una suntuosa celebración de la danza de todo el mundo, desde el breakdance hasta el bhangra, pasando por el ballet. Cuál es la única...

Una deliciosa exploración de toda clase de panes, desde masa madre hasta bannock y bao, que deleitarán tu paladar y calentarán tu corazón. Cuál es la única manera de hacer pan? Podrías usar harina blanca en tu pan, o harina de trigo entero, o...

Dive into the award-winning Lana Makes Purple Pizza: A Palestinian Food Tale, a heartwarming story for children and adults that blends cooking, culture, and the colorful tradition of making Msakhan, lovingly dubbed 'purple pizza.' Join Lana, a spirited young girl, as she embarks on...

Uncle Ian is back and this time, he's bringing the giggles! Follow a cheerful girl as her contagious laughter spreads throughout her day, turning ordinary moments into something bright and joyful. From chuckles to chortles, snorts to guffaws, laughter fills the air and lifts...

Two young siblings learn the story behind traditional Tết (Vietnamese New Year) cakes in Legendary Cakes, a captivating picture book from author/illustrator Kerisa Greene. Spring is almost here and Tết is even closer.A celebration for the first morning of the firstday of the new...

Malia Maunakea's thrilling Hawaiian debut--now in paperback! Curses aren't real. At least, that's what twelve-year-old, part-Hawaiian Anna Leilani Kamaʻehu thinks when she listens to her grandmother's folktales about sacred flowers and family guardians. Anna's friends back home in Colorado don't believe in legends, either....

"Lei and the Fire Goddess blends preteen angst and beloved Hawaiian moʻolelo in a way that hasn't been done before." --Auliʻi Cravalho, actress and voice of Disney's Princess Moana Curses aren't real. At least, that's what twelve-year-old, part-Hawaiian Anna Leilani Kamaʻehu thinks when she...

"This is a darling, diverse addition to the bath shelves or just for a fast and funny read-aloud with toddlers." - School Library JournalAfter a fun day outside, there is nothing better than a warm bath with your favorite toys! This charmer will surely...

Growing up is fun, but it can also be tough sometimes... Join Little Leo as he learns about his own feelings and helps young readers embark on their own social emotional learning in a sweet and relatable way!To Leo, each day is a new...

Get out the vote! In this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community. A NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Leo's dad...

Melissa Cristina Márquez pens another story perfect for young readers and pet owners! Leo is on the search for the "perfect" pet and stumbles upon one in an unexpected place. But in this colorful and quirky picture book, he quickly learns that sometimes raising...