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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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Auntie Luce’s talking paintings

2018

by Francie Latour and Ken Daley

"Every winter, a young girl flies to Haiti to visit her Auntie Luce, a painter. The moment she steps off the plane, she feels a wall of heat, and familiar sights soon follow - the boys selling water ice by the pink cathedral, the tap tap buses in the busy streets, the fog and steep winding road to her aunt's home in the mountains. The girl has always loved Auntie Luce's paintings - the houses tucked into the hillside, colorful fishing boats by the water, heroes who fought for and won the country's independence. Through Haiti's colors, the girl comes to understand this place her family calls home."--|cProvided by publisher

Africville

2018

by Shauntay Grant and Eva Campbell

"When a young girl visits the site of Africville, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the stories she's heard from her family come to mind. She imagines what the community was once like--the brightly painted houses nestled into the hillside, the field where boys played football, the pond where all the kids went rafting, the bountiful fishing, the huge bonfires"--|cProvided by publisher

The Divali story

2018

by Anita Ganeri and Carole Gray

Anita Ganeri retells the traditional stories of world religion festivals with her usual sensitivity and gift for drawing children into the narrative. Exquisite watercolour illustrations breath warmth and life into the story. Suggestions for activities are included in every book, as well as special recipes that children will enjoy trying out. The Hindu festival of Divali celebrates the goddess Lakshmi and the victory of good over evil and light over darkness and is celebrated in October.

Home by another way

2018

by Barbara Brown Taylor and Melanie Cataldo

"This enchanting Christmas story by beloved author and preacher Barbara Brown Taylor follows the three wise men on their world-changing journey to Bethlehem. In this beautiful retelling of their adventure, Taylor captures the power of one very special star and gives readers a new perspective on the three wise men and their encounters with King Herod, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. Home by Another Way: A Christmas Story features breathtaking artwork from illustrator Melanie Cataldo and is perfect for gift-giving."--Publisher description

Leila in saffron

2019

by Rukhsanna Guidroz and Dinara Mirtalipova

Shy and unsure of herself, Leila discovers all the things that make her special with the loving help of her Naani.

Senegal (On the Way to School)

2019

by Anna Obiols and Subi

"Aminata's mornings are very busy! She takes a taxi brousse (colorful bus) from her village all the way to school, and there are lots of stops along the way. Readers of this captivating book will follow Aminata as she travels across Senegal's breathtaking landscape. They'll pass by vibrant villages, nature reserves, and bustling markets. They'll also learn about the food, music, games, clothing, language, religion, and history of Senegal along the way."--Goodreads

The marvelous mustard seed

2018

by Amy-Jill Levine, Margaux Meganck and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso

"A child plants a mustard seed in an empty garden. It is an itty-bitty seed. It isn't anything very special-yet."-- Back cover

God’s big plan

2019

by Elizabeth Caldwell, Theodore Hiebert and Katie Yamasaki

"Illuminates a new understanding of the story of Babel in the book of Genesis, revealing God's design for wonderful diversity throughout the world." -- inside cover

Brother eagle, sister sky

2002

by Seattle and Susan Jeffers

Illustrated by award-winning artist Susan Jeffers, the stirring pen-and-color drawings bring a wide array of Native Americans to life while capturing the splendor of nature and the land. Children and parents alike will enjoy the timeless, poignant message presented in this beautifully illustrated picture book. --publisher

Thread of love

2018

by Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal and Zara Gonzalez Hoang

"It's time for the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan, the celebration of the special lifelong relationship shared by brothers and sisters everywhere. Join two sisters as they lovingly make rakhi--thread bracelets adorned with beads, sequins, sparkles, and tassels--for their brother. And then see their brother present them with toys and sweets and special gifts! Three siblings enjoy the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan, a celebration of the special relationship between brothers and sisters, in this reinterpretation of the song Frère Jacques. New York Times bestselling authors Surishtha and Kabir Sehgals' irresistible text, set to the tune of the classic song Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping), will have little ones singing along while they learn about Indian culture. And the vibrant illustrations by Zara Gonzalez Hoang will have readers wishing they could step right into the characters' colorful crafting world" --|cProvided by Amazon

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