Skip to content

Search the Collection

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.


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!

10 matching books

Show Filters
x

Filter Results

Clear filters

Ethnicity

Awards

    Content

    Genres

    Tribal Affiliation/Homelands

      Cross Group Sub

        Immigration

          Religion

          Character Prominence

          Let’s Make Kolo! : How to Make Ethiopia’s Favorite Snack in Amharic and English

          2021

          by Elizabeth Spor Taylor

          "Young friends teach us how to make kolo in this simple, informative cookbook for young bilingual readers. Colorful paintings of the tools and ingredients needed to make this beloved snack of Ethiopians of all ages. Side by side dual language text in Amharic and English support emerging bilingual readers with developing vocabulary and identifying key words. Step by step instructions with colorful pictures are easy to follow and fun to learn. Sweet or spicy, kolo is a delicious part of Ethiopian culture and commerce." -- publisher

          Beautiful Life Informational

          Work / Shaqo

          2021

          by Jane. Kurtz, Jean Blatner, Lois Bourinskie, Katie Bradley, Margaret Ellsworth, Kathy Funk, Ursula Gibbons, Eileen Morgen, Carol Rose, Barb Schmit, Julie Scott and Jill Trninch

          "Help your young bilingual reader learn to read Somali with this beautifully illustrated picture book about how Ethiopians work and rest. From the bustling city markets to dusty country roads, there is always work to be done or shared. Side by side text in English and Somali support young learners of indigenous Ethiopian languages. Colorful watercolor illustrations bring the people of Ethiopia to life with rich details and supportive context. Part of the Ready, Set, Go! series of early readers from Open Hearts Big Dreams, a nonprofit devoted to supporting literacy in Ethiopia." -- publisher

          Beautiful Life Incidental

          The True Story of Teff/Seena Dhugaa Xaafii

          2021

          by Amlaku B. Eshetie, Katie Bradley, Ellemae Goering and Students from Findley School

          "Learn about the history of Teff, a staple of Ethiopian cuisine. From its discovery in ancient Ethiopia to its everyday use in injera, Teff is an important plant from many perspectives. Side by side text in Ethiopian languages like Amharic, Tigrinya, Afaan Oromo and English support fluency. Vibrant illustrations by talented student illustrators connect words to concepts and support emerging vocabularies. Part of the Ready, Set, Go! series of early readers in indigenous Ethiopian languages." -- publisher

          Beautiful Life

          The True Story of Teff/ሓቀኛ ታሪኽ ጣፍ

          2020

          by Amlaku B. Eshetie, Katie Bradley, Ellemae Goering and Students from Findley School

          "Learn about the history of Teff, a staple of Ethiopian cuisine. From its discovery in ancient Ethiopia to its everyday use in injera, Teff is an important plant from many perspectives. Side by side text in Ethiopian languages like Amharic, Tigrinya, Afaan Oromo and English support fluency. Vibrant illustrations by talented student illustrators connect words to concepts and support emerging vocabularies." -- publisher

          Beautiful Life

          Thirteen Months of Sunshine / ʼAśrā Śostu Ṣaḥayāmā Warāt

          2020

          by Worku L. Mulat and Daniel Getahun

          "In the Ethiopian calendar, a year is divided into 13 months. Ethiopia’s position near the Earth’s Equator exposes it to more sunlight than many countries, a feature that helped turn Ethiopia into an international travel destination. Ethiopian scholar Dr Worku Mulat wrote this insightful look into the unique calendar system of Ethiopia and how an innovative leader used it to boost worldwide interest in the ancient country’s abundant natural and cultural assets. Gorgeous portraits of the towns and countryside of this beautiful African nation by brilliant Ethiopian artist Daniel Getahun help illustrate why Ethiopia is home to 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and remains a top travel destination." -- publisher

          Beautiful Life Informational

          Thirteen Months of Sunshine / Nāy ʻĀsarta Salasta ʼĀwareḥ Berhān Ṣaḥāy

          2020

          by Worku L. Mulat and Daniel Getahun

          "In the Ethiopian calendar, a year is divided into 13 months. Ethiopia’s position near the Earth’s Equator exposes it to more sunlight than many countries, a feature that helped turn Ethiopia into an international travel destination. Ethiopian scholar Dr Worku Mulat wrote this insightful look into the unique calendar system of Ethiopia and how an innovative leader used it to boost worldwide interest in the ancient country’s abundant natural and cultural assets. Gorgeous portraits of the towns and countryside of this beautiful African nation by brilliant Ethiopian artist Daniel Getahun help illustrate why Ethiopia is home to 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and remains a top travel destination." -- publisher

          Beautiful Life Informational

          New shoes for Helen

          2011

          by Ifeoma Onyefulu

          "Helen needs some special shoes for her aunty's wedding. She tries on all kinds of shoes at home, but some are too big and some are too small - and none of them are special sparkly shoes. So Helen and her mum take a trip to the market to see if they can find the perfect pair of shoes for Helen"--Amazon.com

          Any Child Beautiful Life

          Many of the cover images on this site are from Google Books.
          Using Tiny Framework Log in