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Our intention is to acquire and make available ALL picture books featuring Indigenous people and people of color published in the U.S. since 2002, including reprints. Inclusion of a title in the collection DOES NOT EQUAL recommendation. See our related readings page for suggested links for evaluating books.

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The zero dads club

2015

by Angel Adeyoha and Aubrey Williams

It's Father's Day craft time in Akilah and Kai's class, but they don't have dads! So, they hatch a plan to create a special club. It's for all the kids in their grade who don't have a dad, but want to celebrate other family members instead. See what they make in The Zero Dads Club! --Page 4 of cover

Rachel’s Christmas boat

2017

by Sophie LaBelle

When Lulu's Dad tells her that she's going to change her name to Rachel and be a lady now, Lulu has a major worry: what if Santa doesn't find out in time to fix all the tags on Rachel's Christmas presents? Lulu decides to take matters into her own hands and make sure that her Dad gets the lovely Christmas she deserves for being a most wonderful parent. |cBack cover

The last place you look

2017

by J. Wallace Skelton and Justin Alves

At Passover, Bubbie Rose and Bubbie Ida Flora's tiny apartment overflows with children, grandchildren, and beloved friends. When it's time for the afikoman, they look and look, but no one can find it. Everybody searches, and they find a great many other things, but where has it gone? |cBack cover

When we love someone we sing to them / Cuando amamos cantamos

2018

by Ernesto Javier Martínez, Maya Christina Gonzalez and Jorge Gabriel Martínez Feliciano

A reclamation of the Mexican serenata tradition, follow the story of a young boy who asks his father if there is a song for a boy who loves a boy.

The story of Hurry

2014

by Emma Williams and Ibrahim Quraishi

A young donkey, named Hurry because he is always "on the trot," witnesses the sadness and suffering of the children in occupied Gaza and helps the only way he can--by letting the zookeeper paint stripes on him to make him a pretend zebra. Includes facts about the Happy Land Zoo and Gaza.

Rani in search of a rainbow

2014

by Shaila Abdullah

Rani is a little girl in Pakistan whose family become displaced by rain which turns into a flood. Now a refugee, she befriends Juju, a sick boy in the neighboring tent. Together, they find friendship and laughter in the refugee camps. |cProvided by publisher

Amal’s Ramadan

2016

by Amy Maranville and Joshua Stevens

Amal is back! Older than he was in his first book, (Amal's Eid), our friend is ready to try his first Ramadan fast. That means no eating or drinking while the sun is in the sky. He's very excited to fast like his parents and grandparents...but halfway through the day, he starts to feel dizzy. Will Amal make it to sunset without eating or drinking? And if he needs to drink or eat, will he be able to try again tomorrow? Join Amal as he learns about tradition and the love and support of family, even when things go differently than he planned.

Amal’s Eid

2015

by Amy Maranville and Joshua Stevens

Learn about Amal's family traditions as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan.

Alana’s bananas

by Mariam Hussein

From the moment Alana could eat solid foods as a toddler, she has loved bananas. No other food will do! Her parents try to convince her that being healthy means eating all sorts of different foods, but Alana won't listen! When a terrible storm hits the banana crops and destroys them, how will Alana survive? --publisher's site

Secret recipe box

by Helal Musleh

Maha's grandma is moving from Palestine to Canada, and Maha can't wait! Teta travels from far away with a box full of secret recipes and special memories. Maha wants to keep them all for herself, but Teta's kindness teaches her the value of sharing, and the joy of connecting with loved ones. -- publisher's site

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