“The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be” by Joanna Gaines and Joanna Swaney

“When a group of kids set out to build hot air balloons, they discover it’s better all around if they have different experiences, expressions, and abilities. Soon the sky is full of colorful balloons, each one totally unique. A great book for teaching kids that it’s more fun when everyone isn’t all the same.”
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“Monty and the Poodles” by Katie Harnett

“Stray dog Monty strikes up a friendship with poodle Ginger—but Ginger’s home has a strict poodles-only policy, which really gets in the way. Can Monty and Ginger come up with a place where all will be welcome? A fun and resonant story, particularly for dog lovers of all ages.”
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“What If We Were All the Same!” by C. M. Harris and Eric Everett

“This book will show kids how much more meaningful life is when we have friends of all backgrounds, appearances, and traditions. Paired with a colorful and simple presentation, the message will be unforgettable.”
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“Who’s Inside the Hat?” by Kameel Vohra and Alvin Adhi

“Anika is pretty sure her new neighbor is a witch—she’s got the pointy hat, black cat, and everything. But what if this mysterious lady isn’t all she seems? This fun rhyming picture book instills in kids the reminder not to jump to conclusions and that it’s always worth getting to know someone.”
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“All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

“At the school depicted in this book, children are accepted on the playground no matter what they wear, and are kind to one another no matter where they come from. A comforting portrait of a better world that you and your kids can help make a reality.”
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Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship by Irene Latham, Charles Walters, Sean Qualls and Selina Alko

“Irene is white, Charles is Black, and they have to do a project together at school. How can they learn enough about each other to create a project that represents them both? Lovely poems accessible to kids of all ages.”
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Hands Up! by Breanna J. McDaniel and Shane W. Evans

“A young Black girl learns to put her hands up for lots of things: a hug, an answer in class, a high-five from a friend, a prayer in church, and eventually a protest at a march. The building tension in the arc of this lovely picture book celebrates the triumphs big and small that begin with a hand up.”
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Let’s Talk About Race by Karen Barbour & Julius Lester

“The author and illustrator of this striking book realize a compelling vision complete with personal stories and experiences of race from all around the world. Perfect for any child in any place.” Storyberries

A Child’s Introduction to African American History by Jabari Asim & Lynn Gaines

“In the latest edition of the Child’s Introduction series, children will learn about a chronology of key events in combined histories of Africa and America, from the American Revolution to the Tuskegee experiments to the election of Barack Obama. An indispensable introductory tool that you’ll refer back to again and again.”
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Equality’s Call by Deborah Diesen and Magdalena Mora

“Consent of the governed” was a highlight of the U.S. Constitution when it was written—but only a small percentage of the governed had any say in the life of the country. This honest book teaches kids about some of American history’s great inequities and about how kids just like them can create more opportunities for all kinds of Americans to have a say in America.”
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