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Colors of Us is your one-stop source for multicultural children's books (listed by subjects, ethnicity, and age groups), toys, and clothes. Embark on a journey through the pages of books that spark important conversations, challenge preconceptions, and champion the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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3w ago
March is Women’s History Month!
The 2024 theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”, recognizing women who understand the need to eliminate bias and discrimination from individuals’ lives and institutions.
We’ve put together this list of new multicultural children’s & YA books for Women’s History Month that emphasize the contributions and achievements of women and girls from diverse backgrounds. Enjoy browsing!
Preschool
Coretta: The Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King
by Coretta Scott King
Coretta is the autobiography of Coretta Scott Ki ..read more
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1M ago
Time for our list of new multicultural children’s & YA books for February 2024! Our favourites this month are This Baby.That Baby. (Babies & Toddlers), The Blue Pickup (Preschool), Best Believe (Elementary School), Drawing Deena (Middle School), and Bunt!(High School). Enjoy browsing!
NEW Multicultural Children’s & YA Books February 2024
Babies & Toddlers
This Baby. That Baby.
by Cari Best
“Somewhere in the big, big city / two happy babies look out their morning windows / at the very same time.” Just what will these two babies do today? Well, this baby meows ..read more
Colours of Us Blog
2M ago
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2024 is here!!
THANK YOU to our wonderful participants and supporters including Co-Hosts,
Medallion and Author Level Sponsors, book reviewers, book donators, and readers!
Join us today at 9 pm EST for our annual MCBD #ReadYourWorld Virtual Party!
This epically fun and fast-paced hour includes multicultural book discussions, addressing timely issues, diverse book recommendations, & reading ideas. We will be giving away 12 book bundles plus bonus prizes as well!
*** US and Global participants welcome. **
Fo ..read more
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8M ago
Here is our list of new multicultural children’s and YA books for July 2023! Our favourite books this month are Good Night, Baby (Babies & Toddlers), Dancing Hands (Preschool), What Your Ribbon Skirt Means To Me (Elementary School), Clouds Over California (Middle School), and Their Vicious Games (High School). Enjoy browsing!
NEW Multicultural Children’s & YA Books July 2023
Babies & Toddlers
Little Dumplings
by J. & K. Kuhlmann, H. Hazell
There are so many different kinds of dumplings to love! Little Dumplings is a sweet rhyming board book that introduc ..read more
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9M ago
Time for our list of new multicultural children’s and YA books for June 2023! Our favourites this month are I Love You, Baby Burrito (Babies & Toddlers), Just One Little Light (Preschool), Cape (Elementary School), Garvey’s Choice (Middle School), and Invisible Son (High School). Enjoy browsing!
NEW Multicultural Children’s & YA Books June 2023
Babies & Toddlers
I Love You, Baby Burrito
by Angela Dominguez
One of the first things parents do when a new baby arrives is gently swaddle their newborn to keep them warm and cozy, like “a baby burrito.” Inspired by that phrase ..read more
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10M ago
June is National Immigrant Heritage Month! Celebrate the countless contributions of generations of immigrants and refugees with this ultimate list of children’s and YA books featuring brave and resilient immigrants and refugees!
100+ Children’s & YA Books about Immigrants & Refugees
Preschool
Lubna and Pebble
by Wendy Meddour
Living in a refugee camp, little Lubna’s best friend is a pebble. Pebble always listens to her stories and always smiles when she feels scared. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even mo ..read more
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11M ago
Presenting our extensive list of children’s and YA book with Muslim Characters! There are books for all ages–from babies to teenagers– covering a wide range of countries from the U.S., Asian and Arab countries, Northern African countries and even one book about a Hispanic Muslim family. We carefully chose the books on this list to ensure we only add those that feature strong, non-stereotypical main characters. Enjoy browsing!
100 Children’s & YA Books with Muslim Characters
Babies & Toddlers
My First Ramadan
by Karen Katz
“Look! There is the new moon in the sky.” An adorabl ..read more
Colours of Us
1y ago
Browse our extensive list of new multicultural children’s and YA books for April 2023! There is something for all ages (from babies to teenagers), and a variety of ethnicities and interests.
Our favourites this month are Baby, Sleep Baby (Babies & Toddlers), Plátanos Are Love (Preschool), How Do You Spell Unfair (Elementary School), Indigo & Ida ( Middle School), and A Spoonful of Time (High School).
NEW Multicultural Children’s & YA Books April 2023
Babies & Toddlers
Baby, Sleepy Baby
by Atinuke
“Baby, happy baby, I’ll sing down the stars / till they da ..read more
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1y ago
Amazing Sports from Around the World
written by Douglas McLaughlin, illustrated by Michelle Griffis
Disclosure: I received a free digital copy of this book from Language Lizard. All opinions in this review are my own.
The latest book in the Language Lizard Explore collection, Amazing Sports from Around the World explores
unusual and fascinating sports from different cultures around the world.
Young readers are taken on a fun journey around the globe to learn about the martial art of Capoeira in Brazil,
the popular French sport of Parkour, the African dance sp ..read more
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1y ago
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess– A Little Magic
written by Deedee Cummings, illustrated by Charlene Mosley
“Kayla always had a plan. The problem was that a lot of other people had a plan for Kayla too.
Why do people do that? Plan your life for you and tell you what they think you should be?”
From her mean high school dance team who poured a glass of water over her head right before a performance to people telling her what she can’t do, modern-day princess Kayla is no stranger to being treated unkindly and disrespectfully. She draws strength from talking a ..read more