April brings an exciting array of new children’s books that showcase diversity and explore important themes. This month’s new releases highlight stories that touch on topics such as homelessness, cultural identity, and the lives of influential figures. These books not only spark imagination but also address mental health, family dynamics, and the importance of pride … Continue reading Diverse Picture Books Publishing April 2025
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Juneteenth: A Children’s Book Celebration
As a current elementary teacher who teaches American Slavery to 4th graders each year, I am constantly reflecting back on my own early childhood history education, and can't help but feel slighted at the gross omission of key details surrounding monumental moments in our nation's history, and in this case, the Civil War. What I … Continue reading Juneteenth: A Children’s Book Celebration
Literally Cultured’s Best Picture Books of 2021
Last year I began my annual round-up of favorite picture books of the year with one book for each month, and needless to say, choosing only 12 books was an agonizing feat. So this year, since 2021 decided to throw us some curve balls and seemingly break all the rules...I decided to reward myself (and … Continue reading Literally Cultured’s Best Picture Books of 2021
Kwanzaa: Books for Learning, Celebrating, and Growing Together
Kwanzaa's seven day celebration highlights the importance of culture, family, community, resilience, pride, and hope. Although our family has only been formally celebrating for a few years, these lessons are ones that should be carried throughout the entire year. Here we are celebrating by lighting a candle in the kinara and reading from the book … Continue reading Kwanzaa: Books for Learning, Celebrating, and Growing Together
Celebrate the Winter Season in an Epic! Way
When we were forced to go virtual during the onslaught of Covid-19 in March of 2020, as a 4th grade reading teacher I was frantic to find a virtual way to bring quality, diverse books to my students. Since then, Epic! has been my go-to for finding diverse and ACCESSIBLE books. Epic! is always free … Continue reading Celebrate the Winter Season in an Epic! Way
Read with PRIDE on Epic!
Although PRIDE Month is celebrated in the month of June each year, these inclusive texts promote self-affirmation, dignity, and equality that are perfect to read all year long! The increased visibility and representation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, and their experiences, in children's books is essential when working against prejudice, but also fosters acceptance. … Continue reading Read with PRIDE on Epic!
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