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30 Children’s Books with Muslim Characters

Children’s books, picture and chapter books, with Muslim characters show representation, open kids’ eyes to new cultures, and build empathy. We still need more books with Muslim characters. Hopefully. publishers will realize that readers like us want to see more diversity and continue to offer more books with diverse characters. The books on […]

Where to Find Diverse, Multicultural Books for Kids

What multicultural children’s books are you loving right now? If you’re like me, you always want to learn about new diverse books to share with children. First, let me tell you something exciting…today is the 7th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day. This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen, book-loving […]

Realistic Chapter Books for Middle School by #OwnVoices

Middle school students generally love to read realistic fiction chapter books, finding comfort, wisdom, and insight in the relatable themes of growing up, coming of age, and friendships. These particular titles for tweens ages 9 – 12 feature diverse characters and are written in the authentic voice of a person from that culture, #OwnVoices. […]

Martial Arts Picture Book + Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2019

Welcome to our 6th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day! I can’t wait to tell you about a beautiful multicultural picture book I’m reading and a Twitter party we’re having tonight. A Morning with Grandpa by Sylvia Liu, illustrated by Christina Forshay is an absolutely lovely picture book from Lee and Low! What strikes me immediately […]

Learn Spanish At Home With PandaTree Language Learning For Kids

Disclosure: We worked in partnership with Panda Tree to bring you this information. All opinions are our own. written by Christa Jimenez, of Pura Vida Moms One of the most common questions that I receive as a bilingual parent and former bilingual teacher is: how do I teach my children to become bilingual? There are so […]

Chapter Books Set in Asian Countries (Japan, China, Mongolia, Korea, and More)

Are your kids looking for a good chapter book set in an Asian country? My daughter wanted to read a book set in a different country so I’m making new book middle grade lists. This first one is books that take place in Asia, countries including China, Mongolia, Nepal, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. […]

Spring 2018 Picture Books About Identity, Inclusion, & Diverse Cultures

I’m so happy to see books about different cultures and stories with non-white faces! Little by little, children’s picture books are starting to more accurately represent the world we live in! The books I’m sharing today are all spring 2018 titles about the themes of identity and inclusion or from a specific culture. Spring 2018 […]

Circle Round: A Storytelling Podcast for Kids With a Global Perspective

Disclosure: I partnered with Circle Round to bring you this information. Do your kids love stories? Then, they’ll love Circle Round, a storytelling podcast for children ages 4 – 10 of fascinating fables and folktale stories from other cultures emphasizing values such as kindness, being a good friend, and generosity. Perfect for boys and girls, these 10 […]