Our collection of children's picture books featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC) is available to the public. You can use the Search Tool below to find titles. *Inclusion of a title in the collection DOES NOT EQUAL recommendation.* See our related readings page for suggested tools for evaluating books.
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Fiction 209
The Yin-Yang sisters and the dragon Frightful
"Twins with opposite personalities work together to convince a dragon to stop blocking their village bridge"-- |cProvided by publisher
Nanook
Nanook and his father Babook are Inuits living in the Alaskan tundra. Their story is set in the 1940’s, when Nanook was just twelve years old, and hunting and fishing were the only way to feed his family. Nanook watches as his father prepares for a fishing trip and is excited when Babook decides he’s finally old enough to go off on his own. Before he goes, Babook warns Nanook to stay in Big Bend, a safe area free from bears. However, Nanook ignores his father’s warning, roams too far, and soon finds himself in a dangerous situation. When Babook rescues him, he demonstrates a father’s unconditional love, and Nanook learns a valuable lesson. --publisher
In a small kingdom
"The story of a magical robe that goes missing, and the kingdom that hangs in the balance"--|cProvided by publisher
The little red fort
In this adaptation of the Little Red Hen fable, Ruby wants to build a fort, but her three brothers refuse to help, so when the fort is finished Ruby will not let them join her--until the boys come up with a few embellishments for the fort, like a mailbox, a garden, and a fresh coat of paint.
Luna and the Moon Rabbit
"Inspired by Asian folklore, this is the magical tale of a young girl who befriends the giant rabbit who lives in the Moon and goes with it on a soothing, dreamlike adventure." --Page 4 of cover
Is it a mermaid?
Set in the Philippines, this picture book is about a very magical dugong who thinks she's a mermaid.
She’ll be coming ’round the mountain
Presents a version of the classic song "She'll be Coming 'Round The Mountain."
El Chupacabras
Farmer Hector and his daughter Carla seek help from the monstrous chupacabra when their goats become giants and threaten the town.
John Henry
Describes the life of the legendary steel-driving man who was born and who died with a hammer in his hand.
Stone soup
Three wise monks trick a poor, frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.