Our collection of picture books featuring Black and Indigenous Peoples 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.
Find titles using a keyword search below (e.g. adoption, birthday, holidays, etc.), or by selecting one or a combination of filters on the left-hand sidebar below.
216 matching books
Show FiltersFilter Results
-
Picture Book 216
-
Fiction 160
-
Non-Fiction 54
-
Ancient 4
-
Unspecified 50
-
Cross Group 25
-
Folklore 28
-
Afghan 15
-
Bengali 3
-
British 1
-
Chinese 4
-
Cuban 1
-
Emirati 1
-
Greek 1
-
Igbo 1
-
Indian 129
-
Iranian 9
-
Irish 1
-
Jamaican 1
-
Japanese 3
-
Kenyan 1
-
Korean 2
-
Kurdish 1
-
Mexican 1
-
Moroccan 1
-
Nepalese 7
-
Nigerian 1
-
Pakistani 19
-
Persian 1
-
Polish 1
-
Punjabi 1
-
Russian 2
-
South Asian 216
-
Spanish 1
-
Sudanese 1
-
Syrian 1
-
Thai 1
-
Tibetan 2
-
Turkish 1
-
Unspecified 34
-
Boys/Men 145
-
Girls/Women 157
-
Unspecified 13
-
Dominant Main 146
-
Joint Main 41
-
Secondary 138
Cooler Than Lemonade
“Eva’s always full of ideas—her latest one is to start a lemonade stand. She can brainstorm fun flavors and find the freshest ingredients, but when competition from Jake’s stand across the street creates one tough challenge after another, Eva runs out of ideas. But just when she’s about to close down her stand for good, she makes her little brother their favorite Indian dessert, kulfi, and she realizes the coolest idea yet was where she hadn’t expected to find it, and that giving up is the only obstacle to her success.” — publisher
It’s Holi!
“Sameer and his family are preparing to celebrate Holi and the beginning of spring! Scrumptious sweet and savory treats fill platters, and a rainbow of powdered colors is set out. Everyone is ready for the bright and messy festivities ahead. But young Sameer gets nervous when his sisters start throwing colors and water balloons at each other. Noticing Sameer’s fears, his family comes up with a silly solution that allows him to celebrate the messy colors of spring with everyone. Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this vibrant celebration of Holi. Complete with a glossary and recipes.” — publisher
A Garden in My Hands
“There’s a wedding tomorrow! And one little girl sits patiently while her mother tenderly applies intricate, delicate henna designs on her hands. As she does, she shares family stories–about weddings, monsoons, and ancestors long gone. The little girl must be careful to protect her hands as the henna dries–one smudge could ruin a story! After a whole night of anticipation, when the flakes are washed away, what will they reveal?” — publisher
Seeking Shanti
“After Kavya and her family are flooded out of their home in Southeast Asia, they have to make the difficult decision to return and try to rebuild or move away from their native land.” — publisher
100 Chapatis
“Simon doesn’t want the baby to come. He was happy with just his mom, dad, and Pappa. Now, Mom and Dad are at the hospital, and Simon and Pappa are waiting for news at home. Knowing how hard it is to wait, Pappa starts Simon on a project of making one hundred chapatis. They measure the ingredients, knead and roll the dough, and then drop them one by one into a giant frying pan. Soon, Simon is so busy that he forgets to worry. “Can I show the baby how to make chapatis?” he asks Pappa. And before they know it, Pappa is frying up the one hundredth chapati … and the phone is ringing!” — publisher
Rani’s Remarkable Day
“Rani lives in a luxurious palace full of busy adults, but she’s lonely. Being the only princess in the kingdom is boring, tedious, dull. She has no one to play with—except her baby brother, who doesn’t count! So one morning, Rani decides to leave for the beach in search of adventure. She’s sure it will be the opposite of her life in the palace: wonderful, marvelous, fun! But in the world outside the palace walls, Rani isn’t a princess anymore, she’s just a kid who’s not so great at building sandcastles. And what she finds there is something she didn’t even know she was looking for: a friend.” — publisher
A Dupatta Is…
“A lyrical and charming picture book celebrating the dupatta, a traditional shawl worn in South Asian cultures.” — publisher
Anni Dreams of Biryani
“Anni’s on a mission to YUM! The café across the street from Anni’s home in Little India makes the best biryani in the world. Fluffy and fragrant, spicy and succulent—Anni could eat it every day. In fact, Anni loves that biryani so much that she’s determined to uncover the secret to the recipe. She has so many questions for Uncle, the grumpy chef and owner of the café. But he isn’t providing any easy clues. So, with some careful planning, Anni sets out on a mission to find out the secret ingredients to this most special dish. Will Anni get the answers she’s looking for…before it’s too late?” — publisher
Namaste Is a Greeting
“What is namaste? It’s found in a smile, a friendship, a celebration. It exists in silence; it can be said when you’re happy or when you’re feeling low. For one small girl in a bustling city, namaste (“I bow to you”) is all around her as she and her mother navigate a busy marketplace—and when she returns with a little plant and chooses to give it to an elderly neighbor, it can be seen in the caring bond between them. In a sweet, universal text, debut author Suma Subramaniam shines a light on a word with significance far beyond yoga class, while artist Sandhya Prabhat makes the concept of mindfulness come alive in delightful illustrations likely to draw children in again and again.” — publisher
A Is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet
“The fabric of America is made up of countless threads weaving together different backgrounds and cultures. Using poetry and expository text, A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet celebrates the cultures of and contributions from Asian Americans throughout our country’s history. Letter topics include traditions in food, family, and social celebrations, as well as key moments in history and milestone achievements. A is for Asian American illuminates the amazing and ongoing role the Asian American community has played in the shaping of America. Front and back matter provides additional information, including a glossary.” — publisher
