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Children's Picture Books: Category Exploring Concepts About Race and Culture

Books that explore and/or compare specific aspects of human difference, inviting readers to consider varying perspectives related to race, ethnicity, culture, or tribal affiliation.

Birthdays around the world

2017

by Margriet Ruurs and Ashley Barron

"Every child in the world has a birthday. But how children celebrate this occasion depends on where they live. In this latest addition to the Around the World series, award-winning author Margriet Ruurs explores the fascinating ways that children experience birthdays. You'll meet fourteen kids from different countries, each celebrating a birthday according to their local traditions -- from Belgium to India. A world map that pinpoints the countries in the book, a Note to Parents and Teachers with interactive activities and a glossary of foreign words and phrases help to enrich the reading experience. --|cProvided by publisher

Incidental Informational Race/Culture Concepts

Blue sky white stars

2017

by Sarvinder Naberhaus and Kadir Nelson

"A stirring poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape"--|cProvided by publisher

Race/Culture Concepts

Chinese New Year

2017

by Grace Jones

Learn about the diverse and vibrant festivals that are celebrated around the world. This series encourages children to consider religious beliefs and cultural practices via easy to read text and informative, full color images

Race/Culture Concepts

Chow mein and potstickers

2017

by Liselotte Schippers and Monique van den Hout

After moving to a new city from his home in China, Chan decides to meet the other children in his neighborhood and learns about their home countries and cultures

Cross Group Race/Culture Concepts

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

2017

by Derrick D. Barnes and Gordon C. James

Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair.

Beautiful Life Race/Culture Concepts

Dealing with racism

2017

by Jane Lacey and Venitia Dean

Sometimes you can sort out a problem on your own. But sometimes you need to ask for help. This book helps young children to make this decision and find out about and understand racism. It features seven case studies from children who have a range of racism problems from a girl who is being left out because she is Muslim to the new boy in school from another country who is struggling to fit in. The end of the book features a short playscript to act out and discuss. The book has engaging illustrations throughout. In this series case studies combine with sensible, practical advice to help children find out what to do in difficult situations.

Cross Group Informational Race/Culture Concepts

Family poems for every day of the week

2017

by Francisco X. Alarcón and Maya Christina Gonzalez

A bilingual collection of poetry by the late Francisco X. Alarcón, acclaimed Chicano poet celebrating the days of the week and everyday childhood experiences

Race/Culture Concepts

Feel the beat

2017

by Marilyn Singer and Kristi Valiant

Singer celebrates the joy of movement and the community of dance with a spirited collection of poems. When read aloud, the rhythm of each dance is reflected in the meter of the poem

Race/Culture Concepts

Happy to be nappy

2017

by bell hooks and Christopher Raschka

Celebrates the joy and beauty of nappy hair

Race/Culture Concepts

Hats of faith

2017

by Medeia Cohan and Sarah Walsh

"This book is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the shared custom of head covering. Using accurate terminology and brightly coloured imagery, Hats of faith helps educate and prepare young children for our culturally diverse modern world"--Back cover

Race/Culture Concepts

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