ETHNIC AND MULTI-CULTURAL

Minfong Ho (A) and Holly Meade (ILT) 

List Price: $6.99 (Paperback – A Thai Lullaby – 2000)

In an endearing lullaby, a mother asks a lizard, a monkey, and a water buffalo to be quiet and not disturb her sleeping baby.  (32 pgs) Pre-School

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Sadia Faruqi (A) and Hatem Aly (ILT) 

List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Explorer Girl – 2019) 

Every explorer needs a map! Baba encourages Yasmin to make one of her own.  But when Yasmin loses sight of Mama at the farmer’s market, can her map bring them back together? (32 pgs) Ages 5-8

Rana DiOrio (A) and Chris Hill (ILT)

List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Green / Environment/ Global / Diversity – 2009)

In this whimsically drawn and thoughtfully-told story, children learn what it means to be global by visiting the pyramids, eating sushi, celebrating Kwanzaa, and learning how to say hello in Swahili. The book…

There are different ways to show and be who you are in this affirming photographic picture book that offers a celebratory and informative look at kids and their wide-ranging gender identities.

Harry Knill (A)

List Price: $4.95 (Paperback – Multicultural Bilingual – 1981)

We all know the stories of the great Indians of the Plains, but California also had totally different cultures with fearless leaders who fought to the death trying to preserve them. (48 pgs) Ages 9 – 12

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Robbie H. Harris (A) and Nadine Bernard Westcott (ILT)

List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Different Types of Families – 2012)

Join Nellie and Gus and their family plus all manner of other families for a day at the zoo, where they see animal families galore! To top off their day, Nellie and Gus…

Mem Fox (A) and Leslie Staub (ILT)

List Price: $9.99 (Board Book – Bi-Lingual / Children / Unity / Similarities – 2002)

Mem Fox’s touching tale of what bonds us all. Little one, whoever you are, she explains, there are children all over the world who may look different,…

Amanda Irma Píerez (A) Maya Christina Gonzalez (ILT)

List Price: $10.95 (Paperback – Bi-Lingual / Family / Grief Loss / Memory – 2013)

Nana’s move from Mexico should be a joyous occasion. But this summer Nana is coming to California because Tata, beloved husband and abuelo, has died. Amada and her five brothers…

Malik, a Pakistani boy who uses a wheelchair, is excited to compete in the annual kite-flying festival of Basant. Can his kite defeat the bully’s and make him King of the festival?

Basant is here, with feasts and parties to celebrate the arrival of spring. But what Malik is looking forward to…

Rene Lainez (A) and Joe Cepeda(ILT)

List Price: $11.95 (Paperback – Bilingual / Migration – 2013)

Near the…

Did you know dandelions thrive on all seven continents?

The cheery blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. In this lyrical book, learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind and hitches rides in all manner of ways in order to spread far and wide. Includes a…

The third picture book adaptation of one of Bob Marley’s beloved songs that has a timely message for children: To counter injustice, lift others up with kindness and courage.
A heartfelt and meaningful book that brings Bob Marley’s music to life in a new way: As a young girl goes on with her…

Adapted from one of Bob Marley most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation.

Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for…

Mark Gonzales (A) and Mehrdokt Amini (ILT)

List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Muslim Culture / Identity and Acceptance – 2017)

From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity.

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Pat Mora (A) and Daniel Lechon (ILT) 

List Price: $9.95 (Paperback – Mother and Nature – 1994)

The first bilingual picture book published under the Pinata Books imprint in 1994, The Desert Is My Mother introduces the partnership of an award-winning poet and a prize-winning painter to create a beautiful poetic and artistic rendition…

Kelly Cunnane (A) and Hoda Hadadi (ILT) 

List Price $8.99 (Paperback – An Islamic Story – 2018)

“Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination,” declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.

Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than…

Marilyn Singer (A) and Kristi Valiant (ILT) 

List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Social Dance and Poetry –  2017)

An irresistible book of poems about dancing that mimic the rhythms of social dances from cha-cha to two-step, by the acclaimed author of Mirror Mirror

Description: Marilyn Singer has crafted a vibrant collection of poems celebrating all…

DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan (A and ILT)

List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – City Garden / Community Sharing and Planting – 1994)

Right in the middle of Marcy city block is a vacant lot, littered and forlorn. Sometimes just looking at it makes Marcy feel sad. Then one spring, Marcy has a wonderful…

A stunning, poetic debut picture book from Pasha Westbrook about honoring one’s roots and the unbreakable bond of familial love, brought to life with enchanting illustrations by Madelyn Goodnight.

Father braids my hair, just like his,

scented of coconut oil, the familiar tug of fingers on my scalp,

love in every twist…

As a young…

Gidget Roceles Jimenez (A) and Corazon Dandan-Albano (ILT) 

List Price: $14.95 (Hardcover – Philippine People and Culture – 2017)

**Winner of the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Gold Medal for Activity Book — Education, Science, History**

This family-friendly Philippines children’s book is packed with fun facts about Filipino culture, history, and daily life!

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