Multicultural Picture Books

Looking to expand your picture book collection? Here's a list of books featuring cultures from across the country and the world to get you started! 

(Look for staff reviews in purple.)

Watercress By Andrea Wang, Jason Chin (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Andrea Wang, Jason Chin (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823446247
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Neal Porter Books - March 30th, 2021

The textual and visual imagery is absolutely exquisite in this moving story of family and learning about your roots. A young girl's family is out for a ride when they see watercress growing on the side of the road and stop to gather it for dinner. The girl is embarrassed, but soon learns about what it means to her family. Simple but absolutely heart-filling, this quiet book will leave you lingering over every line and page. --Tildy


My Two Border Towns By David Bowles, Erika Meza (Illustrator) Cover Image
By David Bowles, Erika Meza (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593111048
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Kokila - September 14th, 2021

A picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care.


We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) By Carole Lindstrom, Michaela Goade (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Carole Lindstrom, Michaela Goade (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250203557
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Roaring Brook Press - March 17th, 2020

This is absolutely stunning. With a powerful story and spectacular illustrations, both by Native creators, this important book will resonate with readers of all ages. Adults will recognize the references to the recent pipeline conflict, and children will be enchanted by the passion of the protagonist. I can't wait to see this on our shelves! --Tildy


The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh By Supriya Kelkar, Alea Marley (Illustrator), Simran Jeet Singh (Afterword by) Cover Image
By Supriya Kelkar, Alea Marley (Illustrator), Simran Jeet Singh (Afterword by)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781454931843
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Union Square Kids - September 3rd, 2019

This is just the sweetest book. A boy who loves his colors and wears them to match his emotions feels lost after his move across the country. Until he makes a new friend and finds his colors again. A great story that blends friendship, culture, and finding yourself again,  along with some educational information on Sikh culture in the back.

— Tildy


Lonely Planet Kids Love Around The World 1: Family and Friendship Around the World By Alli Brydon, Wazza Pink (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Alli Brydon, Wazza Pink (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9781788684941
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Lonely Planet - December 15th, 2020

Introduce children to the wonderful ways love is expressed in different cultures and countries across the globe.


Tiny Feet Between the Mountains By Hanna Cha, Hanna Cha (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Hanna Cha, Hanna Cha (Illustrator)
$17.99
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781534429925
Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - November 5th, 2019

A beautiful story of perseverance and strength, no matter how small you are.  Soe-In's small size, but ability to do great things and help those larger than herself echos "The Lion and the Mouse," and illustrations are lovingly rendered, conveying both emotion and energy. — Tildy


Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo) By Flavia Z. Drago, Flavia Z. Drago (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Flavia Z. Drago, Flavia Z. Drago (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536211146
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Candlewick - July 14th, 2020

Probably the sweetest ghost story ever. Gustavo just wants to make friends, but being shy makes it very difficult. He gathers up his courage, and invites every ghoul and monster in town to his violin concert. But what will happen if no one shows up? The illustrations in this are absolutely adorable, and perfect for the season without being too spooky. You too will want to be Gustavo's friend by the end! — Tildy


Gustavo, el fantasmita tímido (The World of Gustavo) By Flavia Z. Drago, Flavia Z. Drago (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Flavia Z. Drago, Flavia Z. Drago (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536214147
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Candlewick - July 14th, 2020

This winning debut picture book from Mexican artist Flavia Z. Drago about finding the courage to make friends is perfect for the spooky season — or anytime.


Bee-Bim Bop! By Linda Sue Park, Ho Baek Lee (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Linda Sue Park, Ho Baek Lee (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780547076713
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Clarion Books - November 10th, 2008

A Korean American girl celebrates food and family in this cheerful book about cooking a special meal by Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park.

In bouncy rhyming text, an excited and hungry child tells about helping her mother make bee-bim bop: shopping, preparing ingredients, setting the table, and finally sitting down with her family to enjoy a favorite meal.


Alma and How She Got Her Name By Juana Martinez-Neal, Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780763693558
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Candlewick - April 10th, 2018

I love love love this book. In the tradition of Kevin Henkes's Chrysanthemum, this is a celebration of those kids with long names. Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela hates how lengthy her name is. But as her dad walks her through the history of each part of her name, she realizes how special it really is. Alma is also a celebration of immigrants, their journeys, and their sacrifices.

— Tildy


Jingle Dancer By Cynthia L. Smith, Cornelius Van Wright (Illustrator), Ying-Hwa Hu (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Cynthia L. Smith, Cornelius Van Wright (Illustrator), Ying-Hwa Hu (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780063018112
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Heartdrum - February 9th, 2021

New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith's lyrical text is paired with the warm, evocative watercolors of Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu in this affirming story of a contemporary Native American girl who turns to her family and community.


Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon By Virginia Loh-Hagan, Timothy Banks Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781585364138
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Sleeping Bear Press - December 15th, 2019

2020 EUREKA Excellence in Nonfiction Awards - Gold Winner 2020 Feather Quill Reviewer's Choice Award Mei hates springtime. Why? Because it's only in the spring that Nian, a fierce dragon, is able to leave his mountain prison under the sea to terrorize the local village. When the villagers hear the rumblings of Nian's hungry stomach, they know that winter has ended and spring is coming.


A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer! By Anika Aldamuy Denise, Leo Espinosa (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9780062877703
Published: HarperCollins - November 3rd, 2020

The inspiring biography of the incredibly talented Rita Moreno, actor in and executive producer of Steven Speilberg's upcoming West Side Story.

"An inspirational title for young elementary children. This energetic, illustrated biography honors her determined spirit with colorful exuberance."—School Library Journal (starred review)


This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.


Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story By Kevin Noble Maillard, Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781626727465
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Roaring Brook Press - October 22nd, 2019

Winner of the 2020 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal
A 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book Honor Winner

“A wonderful and sweet book . . . Lovely stuff.” —The New York Times Book Review


14 Cows for America By Carmen Agra Deedy, Thomas Gonzalez (Illustrator), Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah (Contributions by) Cover Image
By Carmen Agra Deedy, Thomas Gonzalez (Illustrator), Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah (Contributions by)
$8.99
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781561459612
Published: Peachtree - August 2nd, 2016

This New York Times bestseller recounts the true story of the touching gift bestowed on the US by the Maasai people in the wake of the September 11 attacks.


Hector: A Boy, A Protest, and the Photograph that Changed Apartheid By Adrienne Wright, Adrienne Wright (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Adrienne Wright, Adrienne Wright (Illustrator)
$18.99
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781624146916
Published: Page Street Kids - June 4th, 2019

A Junior Library Guild Selection!


Lola: Edición en español de ISLANDBORN By Junot Díaz, Leo Espinosa (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Junot Díaz, Leo Espinosa (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780525552819
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Dial Books - March 13th, 2018

Del exitoso autor en ventas según el New York Times y ganador del Premio Pulitzer, Junot Díaz, nos llega su primer álbum ilustrado acerca de la magia de los recuerdos y el poder infinito de la imaginación, ¡ahora en español!


My Papi Has a Motorcycle By Isabel Quintero, Zeke Peña (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Isabel Quintero, Zeke Peña (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780525553410
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Kokila - May 14th, 2019

A celebration of the love between a father and daughter, and of a vibrant immigrant neighborhood, by an award-winning author and illustrator duo.

When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her.


Mi papi tiene una moto By Isabel Quintero, Zeke Peña (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Isabel Quintero, Zeke Peña (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780525554943
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Kokila - May 14th, 2019

Un homenaje al amor entre un padre y su hija, y a un dinámico barrio de inmigrantes, del galardonado dúo de Isabel Quintero y Zeke Peña.

Cuando Daisy Ramona recorre su barrio en motocicleta con su papi, ve a la gente y los lugares que siempre ha conocido. También ve a una comunidad que está cambiando rápidamente a su alrededor.


¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat (World of ¡Vamos!) By Raúl the Third, Raúl the Third (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Raúl the Third, Raúl the Third (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781328557049
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Versify - March 24th, 2020

Winner of the Pura Belpré Medal!


¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market (World of ¡Vamos!) By Raúl the Third, Raúl the Third (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Raúl the Third, Raúl the Third (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781328557261
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Versify - April 2nd, 2019

An Eisner Award Nominee! A Pura Belpré Award Honor Book!


Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao By Kat Zhang, Charlene Chua (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kat Zhang, Charlene Chua (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534411333
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - October 1st, 2019

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019

Meet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion?

Amy loves to make bao with her family. But it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious.


Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon By Kat Zhang, Charlene Chua (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kat Zhang, Charlene Chua (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534463639
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - December 15th, 2020

In this sweet and brightly illustrated picture book, Amy Wu must craft a dragon unlike any other to share with her class at school in this unforgettable follow-up to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao.

Amy loves craft time at school. But when her teacher asks everyone to make their own dragon, Amy feels stuck.


Like the Moon Loves the Sky: (Mommy Book for Kids, Islamic Children's Book, Read-Aloud Picture Book) By Hena Khan, Saffa Khan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Hena Khan, Saffa Khan (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781452180199
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Chronicle Books - March 10th, 2020

A lyrical and heartwarming celebration of a mother's love for her children by the award-winning author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.


Welcoming Elijah: A Passover Tale with a Tail By Leslea Newman, Susan Gal (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Leslea Newman, Susan Gal (Illustrator)
$17.99
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781580898829
Published: Charlesbridge - January 28th, 2020

Winner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award and the National Jewish Book Award, Welcoming Elijah by celebrated author Lesléa Newman, unites a young boy and a stray kitten in a warm, lyrical story about Passover, family, and friendship.


Lubna and Pebble By Wendy Meddour, Daniel Egnéus (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Wendy Meddour, Daniel Egnéus (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780525554165
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Dial Books - March 5th, 2019

In an unforgettable story that subtly addresses the refugee crisis, a young girl must decide if friendship means giving up the one item that brings her comfort during a time of utter uncertainty.


Juana and Lucas By Juana Medina, Juana Medina (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Juana Medina, Juana Medina (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9780763672089
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Candlewick - September 27th, 2016

Winner of the 2017 Pura Belpré Author Award

Fans of Judy Moody and Clarice Bean will love Juana, the spunky young Colombian girl who stars in this playful, abundantly illustrated new series.


Juana and Lucas: Big Problemas By Juana Medina, Juana Medina (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Juana Medina, Juana Medina (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781536201314
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Candlewick - May 14th, 2019

When her mami meets someone new, Juana worries that everything will change in a humorous, heartwarming follow-up to the Pura Belpré Award–winning Juana & Lucas.


Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré By Anika Aldamuy Denise, Paola Escobar (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062748683
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: HarperCollins - January 15th, 2019

RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ HONOR 

* A Today Show's Best Kids' Books of 2019 * Indie Next List Pick * Junior Library Guild Selection * 


Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border (The
By Mitali Perkins, Sara Palacios (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780374303730
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - September 10th, 2019

An absolutely beautiful, heart-wrenching story about one family's experience with a Mexican-American tradition at the US-Mexico border, and the persistence and hope of children. Perfect for the holiday season, or any time of year, for readers of any age.--Tildy


It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way By Kyo Maclear, Julie Morstad (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kyo Maclear, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780062447623
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: HarperCollins - October 8th, 2019

* 4 Starred Reviews *

* An Indie Next List Pick *

“Playful, bold, and, much like its subject, full of grace.” —Jillian Tamaki, Caldecott Honor winner for This One Summer


The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family By Ibtihaj Muhammad, Hatem Aly (Illustrator), S. K. Ali (With) Cover Image
By Ibtihaj Muhammad, Hatem Aly (Illustrator), S. K. Ali (With)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780316519007
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - September 10th, 2019

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!   A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.

And don’t miss The Kindest Red, a story of hijab and friendship, available for preorder now!


A Sled for Gabo By Emma Otheguy, Ana Ramírez González (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781534445345
Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - January 5th, 2021

The Snowy Day meets Last Stop on Market Street in this heartwarming classic in the making about a young boy who is in a new town and doesn’t have much, but with the help of a loving community discovers the joys of his first snowy day.

On the day it snows, Gabo sees kids tugging sleds up the hill, then coasting down, whooping all the while.


Hot Pot Night! By Vincent Chen, Vincent Chen (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Vincent Chen, Vincent Chen (Illustrator)
$16.99
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781623541200
Published: Charlesbridge - September 8th, 2020

Do you remember hot pot? You know, a delicious, communal meal enjoyed in the beforetimes? Sharing food with my friends and loved ones is something I deeply miss and this brightly illustrated book captures that joy and shared experience. A new take on the classic Stone Soup story, Hot Pot Night! shows a young boy gathering his neighbors together, each one bringing their own special ingredient to add to the pot. While it may not feel the same as the hot pot restaurant experience, reading this book aloud is a good excuse to then have your own hot pot night! --Amanda


I Dream of Popo By Livia Blackburne, Julia Kuo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Livia Blackburne, Julia Kuo (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250249319
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Roaring Brook Press - January 5th, 2021

This beautifully written and illustrated picture book just captures the special relationship between a child and her grandmother. This bond transcends distance and age and how strong the bonds of love are. --Audrey


A Big Mooncake for Little Star (Caldecott Honor Book) By Grace Lin Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316404488
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - August 28th, 2018

A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin
Pat, pat, pat...
Little Star's soft feet tiptoed to the Big Mooncake.


La Frontera By Alfredo Alva, Deborah Mills, Claudia Navarro (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781782853886
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Barefoot Books - May 1st, 2018

Join a young boy and his father on a daring journey from Mexico to Texas to find a new life. They'll need all the resilience and courage they can muster to safely cross the border - la frontera - and to make a home for themselves in a new land.


If You Lived Here: Houses of the World By Giles Laroche Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780547238920
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Clarion Books - October 25th, 2011

Master of the cut and paste art technique, Giles Laroche takes readers on a storytelling journey around the world that celebrates the diversity of homes and the people who are shaped by them.

Step into unique homes from around the world and discover the many fascinating ways in which people live and have lived.


Africa Is Not a Country By Margy Burns Knight, Mark Melnicove, Anne Sibley O'Brien (Illustrator) Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780761316473
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: First Avenue Editions (Tm) - August 1st, 2002

Africa is not a country.

From the tiny island nations of Comoros, Seychelles, and S o Tom and Pr ncipe, to its largest country, Africa is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres. Unlike any other continent, it is divided into two almost equal lengths by the equator, and it is nearly as wide as it is long.


Flying Paintings: The Zhou Brothers: A Story of Revolution and Art By Amy Alznauer, ShanZuo Zhou (Illustrator), DaHuang Zhou (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Amy Alznauer, ShanZuo Zhou (Illustrator), DaHuang Zhou (Illustrator)
$17.99
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781536204285
Published: Candlewick - September 1st, 2020

The epic story of two Chinese brothers who became art-world legends, illustrated with stunning paintings by the artists themselves


Song of the Old City By Anna Pellicioli, Merve Atilgan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Anna Pellicioli, Merve Atilgan (Illustrator)
$17.99
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781524741044
Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - November 17th, 2020

This lyrical, whimsical picture book, set in the old city of Istanbul, celebrates kindness and generosity of spirit.


My First Day By Phùng Nguyên Quang, Huynh Kim Liên Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593306260
Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock
Published: Make Me a World - February 16th, 2021

An amazingly gorgeous book that is a window for young readers about what first days of school can look like for kids around the world. Not only does our protagonist have to be brave for school, but his journey too. This is a book that will help children face their first day of school, and maybe even let their imaginations run wild on their way to school too.--Tildy


A Song of Frutas By Margarita Engle, Sara Palacios (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Margarita Engle, Sara Palacios (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534444898
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - August 3rd, 2021

This joyful picture book introduces the Cuban culture of vendors singing their wares in the streets, told through the eyes of a young Cuban American. She is visiting her grandfather, the fruit vendor, and as she joins him we are introduced to other vendors. The conflict between the US and Cuba is also hinted at towards the end, as the girl writes letters to her grandfather. The back matter is fantastic, with information about this cultural tradition, its history, and age-appropriate information about the conflict. The illustrations are a delight and feel as lively as the marketplace and the songs heard there.--Tildy


Kalamata's Kitchen By Sarah Thomas, Derek Wallace (Created by), Jo Kosmides Edwards (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sarah Thomas, Derek Wallace (Created by), Jo Kosmides Edwards (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593307915
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - July 20th, 2021

Dora the Explorer meets No Reservations in this delicious picture book debut! Follow Kalamata and her alligator sidekick on the first of many exciting food adventures in a charming story about facing fears and overcoming back-to-school jitters.


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Areli Is a Dreamer: A True Story by Areli Morales, a DACA Recipient By Areli Morales, Luisa Uribe (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Areli Morales, Luisa Uribe (Illustrator)
$18.99
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781984893994
Published: Random House Studio - June 8th, 2021

An absolutely necessary and beautiful book. Reading Areli's story opens a window for readers not only to learn immigrant stories, but to know that kids who are Dreamers are just like they are. The illustrations shine with boldly with color that is inviting and engaging. The author's note at the beginning of the book allows for further discussion with children of what it means to be a Dreamer, and our current political landscape. This is not a book to skip, but one to read, teach, and enjoy.--Tildy


Hair Twins By Raakhee Mirchandani, Holly Hatam (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Raakhee Mirchandani, Holly Hatam (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780316495301
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - May 4th, 2021

A Sikh father and daughter with a special hair bond proudly celebrate and share a family tradition in this charming story perfect for fans of Hair Love and I Love My Hair!

Every morning Papa combs through his daughter's waves like he does his own—parting it down the middle, using coconut oil to get all the tangles out.

Some days he braids her hair in


Coquí in the City By Nomar Perez, Nomar Perez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Nomar Perez, Nomar Perez (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593109038
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Dial Books - March 16th, 2021

A heartfelt picture book based on the author-illustrator's own experiences, about a boy who moves to the U.S. mainland from Puerto Rico and realizes that New York City might have more in common with San Juan than he initially thought.


The Library Bus By Bahram Rahman, Gabrielle Grimard (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Bahram Rahman, Gabrielle Grimard (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781772781014
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Pajama Press - November 24th, 2020

A beautiful book that shows the strength and urge to learn among  young women and girls in Afghanistan. Illustrated with warm, curvy lines and colors, reader will go along with Pari and her mom on the library bus through Afghanistan to help teach girls who don't have access to school find their way to education.--Tildy


Sugar in Milk By Thrity Umrigar, Khoa Le (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Thrity Umrigar, Khoa Le (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780762495191
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Running Press Kids - October 6th, 2020

With warm and beautiful illustrations, Sugar in Milk is story within a story that opens a window for young readers into both a Persian fairytale, and an important understanding of how immigrants not only are vital to our communities, but make them sweeter too, but told in an accessible, sweet, and lovely way. --Tildy


Our Favorite Day of the Year By A. E. Ali, Rahele Jomepour Bell (Illustrator) Cover Image
By A. E. Ali, Rahele Jomepour Bell (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781481485630
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You - June 30th, 2020

“Gorgeously inviting illustrations and a joyful theme…the consummate first day read.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)

A heartwarming picture book following a group of boys from different backgrounds throughout the school year as they become the best of friends.

Musa’s feeling nervous about his first day of school.


Up!: How Families Around the World Carry Their Little Ones By Susan Hughes, Ashley Barron (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Susan Hughes, Ashley Barron (Illustrator)
$15.95
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781771471763
Published: Owlkids - April 11th, 2017

Around the world, little ones are carried in many different ways: in slings, on shoulders, in backpacks, on hips, in baskets, and in loving arms. Up depicts ten places around the world, from Afghanistan to northern Canada, Peru to West Africa. In each place, a mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or sibling lovingly carries a baby.


My Beautiful Birds By Suzanne del Rizzo, Suzane Del Rizzo (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9781772780109
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Pajama Press - March 8th, 2017

A New York Times Notable Children's Books selection. The moving story of one boy's refugee experience in the Syrian Civil War and the birds who help him on the road to emotional healing


Say Hello! By Rachel Isadora, Rachel Isadora (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rachel Isadora, Rachel Isadora (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780399256325
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - May 16th, 2017

Carmelita loves to greet everyone in her colorful neighborhood. There are people from so many different cultures! They all like to say hello too, so now Carmelita can say hello in Spanish, English, French, Japanese, and many other languages. And her dog, Manny?