Our collection of picture books featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC) is available to the public. *Inclusion of a title in the collection DOES NOT EQUAL a recommendation.* Click here for more on book evaluation.
COVID-19 Info: Currently, our collection is only available via Interlibrary Loan (ILL). However, we appreciate your patience as these services are still limited and you may find inactive links to the Bates Library Catalog and MARC record on certain book pages.
Find titles using a keyword search below (e.g. adoption, birthday, holidays, etc.), or by selecting one or a combination of filters on the lefthand sidebar below.
First time here? Start here!
327 matching books
Show FiltersFilter Results
-
Any Child 18
-
Cross Group 19
-
Folklore 327
-
Incidental 24
-
Afghan 4
-
Assyrian 1
-
Bengali 2
-
Chinese 54
-
Creole 1
-
Cuban 1
-
Egyptian 8
-
Filipino 3
-
Greek 2
-
Indian 19
-
Iranian 3
-
Iraqi 3
-
Israeli 1
-
Japanese 21
-
Kenyan 1
-
Korean 4
-
Laotian 1
-
Malian 1
-
Mexican 14
-
Moroccan 2
-
Nepalese 1
-
Persian 3
-
Peruvian 2
-
Romani 1
-
Scottish 1
-
South Asian 28
-
Spanish 1
-
Syrian 1
-
Thai 2
-
Tibetan 3
-
Turkish 2
-
Unspecified 111
-
Africa 26
-
Alaska 1
-
Algeria 1
-
Angola 1
-
Arctic 5
-
Asia 98
-
Bengal 1
-
Benin 1
-
Bhutan 2
-
Brazil 1
-
Cambodia 1
-
Cameroon 3
-
Canada 1
-
China 48
-
Congo 1
-
Cuba 2
-
Eastern Asia 72
-
Egypt 8
-
Ethiopia 5
-
Europe 4
-
Florida 1
-
Gabon 1
-
Ghana 1
-
Greece 2
-
Grenada 1
-
Guinea 2
-
Haiti 2
-
Imaginary 33
-
India 20
-
Iran 3
-
Iraq 3
-
Israel 2
-
Jamaica 1
-
Japan 23
-
Kenya 3
-
Laos 1
-
Malaysia 1
-
Mali 2
-
Mexico 12
-
Mongolia 1
-
Morocco 3
-
Nepal 1
-
New York 2
-
Norway 1
-
Nunavut 1
-
Peru 2
-
Portugal 1
-
Reunion 1
-
Scotland 1
-
Senegal 1
-
Somalia 1
-
Spain 1
-
Syria 1
-
Thailand 2
-
Tibet 3
-
Tunisia 1
-
Turkey 4
-
Unspecified 64
-
Western Asia 16
-
Activism 2
-
Bi/multilingual 111
-
LGBQ 2
-
STEM 8
-
Fiction 320
-
Boy/Man 230
-
Girl/Woman 188
-
Unspecified 10
-
Background 15
-
Dominant Main 187
-
Joint Main 70
-
Secondary 188
Andromeda, Princess of Ethiopia / ʼItyap̣yāwitwa Leʻelt ʼAndromédā
"Since the beginning of humanity, Ethiopia was the origin of some of the most remarkable and important people in history. The bones of one of the first hominids, Lucy, were found in Ethiopia, and stories of legendary Ethiopians stretch back into ancient history. Some of these legends were so famous that they were recorded in ancient Greek Mythology. One of these is the story of the daughter of ancient Ethiopian King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia: Princess Andromeda. Andromeda’s beauty was so renowned that it ignited the jealousy of Poseidon, who sent a great sea monster to devour her. But her plight inspired the Greek hero Perseus to intervene in her rescue, and then to marry her. Their story of love and hardship was immortalized as constellations which are still visible in Ethiopian night skies." -- publisher
Boo Stew
"Award-winning storyteller Donna L. Washington has cooked up a delightfully spooky fractured fairy tale with a diverse cast of characters and an imaginative twist on the classic “Goldilocks.” Curly Locks is a good-hearted girl, but she’s an awful cook. All the townspeople of Toadsuck Swamp know to steer clear of her culinary concoctions—like the batwing brownies and toad eye toffees. So when one of her dishes goes missin’ from her windowsill, word spreads like a kerosene fire about how the Scares have been terrorizin’ the town at mealtime. They shriek “Gitchey Boo, Gitchey Bon! Gitchey Goo, Gitchey Gone!” and send folk runnin’ from their dinner plates. With everyone else tremblin’ and squawkin’ about the Scares, Curly Locks gets an inklin’. Can she use her smarts and unique talents to help corral those Scares for good? Internationally known, award-winning storyteller Donna L. Washington uses her tremendous skill to breathe new life into the classic Goldilocks tale. Her clever, can-do protagonist and joyful language paired with Jeffrey Ebbeler’s charming, imaginative illustrations will tempt readers into a ghostly, yet enchanting landscape that they won’t want to leave!" -- publisher
El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!
"A boy and his monster confront their mutual fears in this unlikely friendship story that’s rooted in Mexican folklore Ramón is a little boy who can’t sleep. He is nervous for his first day at a new school. And El Cucuy is the monster who lives in Ramón’s cactus pot. He can’t sleep, either. It turns out that El Cucuy is scared, too! This gentle, perceptive story explores the worries that can accompany moving to a new place and beginning a new journey—and reveals how comfort, bravery, and strength can be found through even the most unexpected of friendships." -- publisher
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
"A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages and is a celebration of diversity."-- Provided by publisher
Gloria’s Porridge
"Gloria is making a delicious porridge, but she's too hungry to share it with the cat. When Gloria goes to fetch some water, cat eats all the porridge . Angry Gloria shakes her spoon at the cat, and the scared cat runs away, starting a chaos around her. A retelling of an Ethiopian folktale by acclaimed author, Elizabeth Laird." -- publisher
Kuan Yin
"Two sisters discover the power of love and the true meaning of compassion in this princess-adventure story based on an ancient Chinese tale." -- publisher
Nasreddine
"It's time to go to market, so Nasreddine loads up the donkey and sets off with his father. But when onlookers criticize his father for riding while Nasreddine walks, the boy is ashamed. The following week, Nasreddine persuades his father to walk, and let him ride — but then people criticize the boy for making his father walk! No matter what Nasreddine tries, it seems that someone always finds something to disapprove of. Nasreddine is a legendary character popular in stories told throughout the Middle East, and this clever story will bring him to a new audience. Accompanied by stunning artwork, this tale offers a gentle reminder to readers that it isn't always necessary to listen to the world's criticisms." -- publisher
The Happiest Herder in the Land / Ninkii Ugu Farxada Badnaa Xoolo Dhaqatada
"When a weary goat herder finds his goats leaping and dancing, he become curious. What has gotten into his frisky herd? He samples some of the red berries they’ve been eating and soon he is the happiest herder in Ethiopia! Based on a legend about the origin of coffee." -- publisher
The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round
"Sing along to this delicious twist on "The Wheels on the Bus" and celebrate the food, laughter, and love of a multigenerational family meal! At the table where this family gathers, they share food, laughter, and, most of all, love. Readers of all ages are sure to delight in this joyful, expressive sing-along, slurping noodles, squishing tofu, and tapping chopsticks as they sing along to this familiar tune. Rhythmic text from The Great Wall of Lucy Wu author and Asian/Pacific American Library Association Award winner Wendy Wan-Long Shang, and vibrant, playful illustrations from artist Lorian Tu bring this heartwarming, mouth-watering story to life. Informative back matter includes a food glossary and etiquette guidelines that are sure to delight and engage young readers."
The Star Festival
As five-year-old Keiko and her eighty-five year old Obi, or grandmother, excitedly prepare to celebrate the Star Festival, Tanabata Matsuri, Obi tells the story of Tanabata. Includes information about the festival and how it is celebrated