{"id":217828,"date":"2020-07-06T16:49:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T15:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/15-fantastic-childrens-books-about-diversity\/"},"modified":"2023-01-17T14:29:28","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T14:29:28","slug":"15-fantastic-childrens-books-about-diversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/en-gb\/parenting\/15-fantastic-childrens-books-about-diversity\/","title":{"rendered":"15 fantastic children\u2019s books about diversity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every child should be able to see themselves on the library shelf. And no reader is too young to start learning about how to be anti-racist. Here are our team\u2019s favorite children\u2019s books about diversity and inclusion, perfect for supporting those early conversations and encouraging children of color to celebrate their identity.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Young, Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101797\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Young, Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nA vibrant, illustrated compendium featuring 52 Black and African-American icons from the past and present. Our project manager of mum of two Rachel said: \u201cWe love Young, Gifted and Black as it\u2019s motivating and empowering to see role models from all backgrounds, ranging from Harriet Tubman, Usain Bolt, The Obamas and Nelson Mandla. The graphics are awesome too!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jamiaawilson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jamiaawilson<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101804\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2.jpg\" alt=\"The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nThe Other Side is a story of two girls, Clover and Annie, who become friends in a small, racially-segregated town in America. Our head of product Nick loves reading it with his two girls, and says the book \u201cis a reminder of how books and stories can help kids imagine change.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jacqueline_woodson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jacqueline_woodson<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Keep Climbing, Girls by Beah Richards<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101811\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Keep Climbing, Girls by Beah Richards\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nFirst published in 1951, this poem written by legendary African-American poet, playwright and actor Beah Richards is the original ode to girl power. Its inspirational message for girls to \u2018climb right up to the toppermost bough of the very tallest tree\u2019 is still powerfully resonant for Black equality today.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Chapatti Moon by Pippa Goodhart<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101818\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Chapatti Moon by Pippa Goodhart\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nMrs. Kapoor is cooking a delicious dinner\u2026 when her cheeky chapatti runs away! As Mrs. Kapoor and a herd of animals begin their chase, where will their journey end? This joyful and modern take on the runaway pancake story will have little ones in giggles, and comes recommended by our product manager and proud auntie Serena.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Hats of Faith by Medeia Cohen<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101825\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Hats of Faith by Medeia Cohen\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/5-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nHats of Faith is a beautifully illustrated introduction to head coverings for kids. From Jewish Kippahs to Sikh Turbans, it\u2019s a wonderfully diverse children\u2019s book that will help educate and prepare young children for all the marvelously varied cultures they\u2019ll see out in the world.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hatsoffaith_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@hatsoffaith_<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>6. A Change is Gonna Come by Catherine Johnson<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101832\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6.jpg\" alt=\"A Change is Gonna Come by Catherine Johnson\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nThis must-have children\u2019s anthology of diverse stories by 12 Black, Asian and minority ethnic authors was recommended by our art director Paul, and is a great way of starting conversations about race with older kids aged 12 and up. Thought-provoking, funny, gripping and thoroughly relevant for young activists.<\/p>\n<h3>7. A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101839\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7.jpg\" alt=\"A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nIt\u2019s never too early to have a conversation with your kids about racism. And this book helps you start. Written by African-American entrepreneur Jelani Memory, it includes a clear description of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they experience it, and how to spot it when it happens.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jelanimemory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jelanimemory<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>8. What If We Were All The Same! By C. M. Harris<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101846\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8.jpg\" alt=\"What If We Were All The Same! By C. M. Harris\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nThis diversity book for preschoolers comes recommended by our customer service Angel and mum of two Lauren, who bought it to help her own kids realize that being different is wonderful. It imagines a world where every house in every street, and everyone in every place is the same. Wouldn\u2019t it be boring?! Author Charity Harris encourages kids to celebrate all the things that make them and others unique, and think about the wonderful benefits of diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cmharrisbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@cmharrisbooks<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>9. Stories for South Asian Super Girls by Raj Kaur Khaira<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101860\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/9.jpg\" alt=\"Stories for South Asian Super Girls by Raj Kaur Khaira \" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/9.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/9-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/9-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/9-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nAn inspirational (and sensationally diverse!) compendium that gathers together 50 awesome South Asian women to tell their often overlooked stories. Author and activist Raj Kaur Khaira wrote the book to challenge stereotypes, and open the conversation on gender-equality within South Asian families.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pinkladoo\/\">@pinkladoo<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>10. Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp by Mercy Mayer<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101867\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10.jpg\" alt=\"Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp by Mercy Mayer\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nGruesome creatures galore lurk in Yeller Belly Swamp, but they aren&#8217;t going to stop plucky Liza Lou from getting her mother&#8217;s sweet potatoes over to Gramma&#8217;s place. A classic children\u2019s book featuring a Black heroine, loved by our CEO Asi\u2019s three equally plucky daughters!<\/p>\n<h3>11. High Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101874\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11.jpg\" alt=\"High Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/11-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nWhen sisters and underage super-sleuths Norva and Niki find a body outside the London high rise they call home, a thrilling (and totally topical) whodunnit ensues! Another favorite in the household of our CEO and dad of three Asi, and a refreshingly diverse children\u2019s detective book.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sharnajackson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@sharnajackson<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>12. Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101881\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nLoved by our finance analyst and mum of one Candice, Amazing Grace is a story about being able to do anything you set your mind to. When Grace\u2019s classmates tell her she can\u2019t play Peter Pan because she\u2019s Black, Grace begins a journey of self-enquiry and, ultimately, soaring self-esteem. Published in 1975, Mary Mary Hoffman\u2019s groundbreaking story gave us one of the first Black heroines in a children\u2019s book.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Kindness Grows by Britta Teckentrup<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101888\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13.jpg\" alt=\"Kindness Grows by Britta Teckentrup\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nThis wonderful peek-through book by Britta Teckentrup is great to introduce diversity to preschoolers, and offers a magical lesson about how to be kind to others. Our producer and mum of one Elv says: \u201cI adore this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbly.com\/uk\/personalized-products\">picture book<\/a> and there&#8217;s a young fiction series about the same character. They&#8217;re packed with joy in a way that always makes my heart explode.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/britta_teckentrup\/\">@britta_teckentrup<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>14. Say Something! by Peter H. Reynolds<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101895\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14.jpg\" alt=\"Say Something! by Peter H. Reynolds\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nLoved by our customer angel and mum Mary Lou, this empowering picture book about diversity explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. If you have a brilliant idea&#8230; say something! If you see an injustice&#8230; say something! If you want to make the world a better place\u2026 you guessed it, say something!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/peterhreynolds\/?hl=en\">@peterhreynolds<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>15. The Girls by Lauren Ace<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101902\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/15.jpg\" alt=\"The Girls by Lauren Ace\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/15.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/15-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/15-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/15-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nA beautifully illustrated story follows four friends from childhood into adulthood. As different as they are the same, each girl takes her individual path, whilst always staying part of the others\u2019 lives, wherever their journey takes them. Our international product manager Caiti says, \u201cReally loved reading this story to my niece. Covered almost every diverse base and was a super engaging, emotive story.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lauren.ace\/\">@lauren.ace<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>About Wonderbly<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101909\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/16.jpg\" alt=\"Wonderbly books\" width=\"960\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/16.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/16-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/16-696x367.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/16-797x420.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><br \/>\nAt Wonderbly, we make magical, award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbly.com\/\">personalized kids&#8217; books<\/a> that spark imagination and build a lifelong love of reading. 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