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Acceptance & Valuing Difference

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Books for children about racial acceptance and dispelling prejudice.

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23 items

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Sulwe

Sulwe

by Nyong'o, Lupita

Book - 2019

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. Show less

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. Show less

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You Matter

You Matter

by Robinson, Christian

Book - 2020

"They All Saw a Cat" meets "The Important Book" in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seeing the world from different points of view by Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honoree Christian Robinson. "They All Saw a Cat" meets "The Important Book" in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seeing the world from different points of view by Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honoree Christian Robinson. Show less

"They All Saw a Cat" meets "The Important Book" in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seeing the world from different points of view by Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honoree Christian Robinson. "They All Saw a Cat" meets "The Important Book" in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seeing the world from different points of view by Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honoree Christian Robinson. Show less

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Finding Kindness

Finding Kindness

by Underwood, Deborah

Book - 2019

Celebrate kindness in all its many forms in this diverse neighborhood. This is a powerful story of community, compassion, and generosity of spirit—perfect for sharing! Celebrate kindness in all its many forms in this diverse neighborhood. This is a powerful story of community, compassion, and generosity of spirit—perfect for sharing! Show less

Celebrate kindness in all its many forms in this diverse neighborhood. This is a powerful story of community, compassion, and generosity of spirit—perfect for sharing! Celebrate kindness in all its many forms in this diverse neighborhood. This is a powerful story of community, compassion, and generosity of spirit—perfect for sharing! Show less

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Just Ask!

Just Ask!

Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

by Sotomayor, Sonia

Book - 2019

Sonia and her friends plant a garden, each one contributing in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans. Sonia and her friends plant a garden, each one contributing in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans. Show less

Sonia and her friends plant a garden, each one contributing in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans. Sonia and her friends plant a garden, each one contributing in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans. Show less

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The World Needs More Purple People

The World Needs More Purple People

by Bell, Kristen

Book - 2020

What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends and communities together, and they speak up for what's right. What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends and communities together, and they speak up for what's right. Show less

What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends and communities together, and they speak up for what's right. What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends and communities together, and they speak up for what's right. Show less

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M Is for Melanin

M Is for Melanin

A Celebration of the Black Child

by Rose, Tiffany

Book - 2019

Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in. Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in. Show less

Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in. Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in. Show less

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The Day You Begin

The Day You Begin

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2018

The ways in which we are different can make us uncomfortable, especially on the first day of school. But they can also make us better friends. The ways in which we are different can make us uncomfortable, especially on the first day of school. But they can also make us better friends. Show less

The ways in which we are different can make us uncomfortable, especially on the first day of school. But they can also make us better friends. The ways in which we are different can make us uncomfortable, especially on the first day of school. But they can also make us better friends. Show less

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Little Leaders

Little Leaders

Bold Women in Black History

by Harrison, Vashti

Book - 2017

These ladies have made a difference! Read about their contributions to mathematics, science, politics and more. These ladies have made a difference! Read about their contributions to mathematics, science, politics and more. Show less

These ladies have made a difference! Read about their contributions to mathematics, science, politics and more. These ladies have made a difference! Read about their contributions to mathematics, science, politics and more. Show less

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Little Legends

Little Legends

Exceptional Men in Black History

by Harrison, Vashti

Book - 2019

From artists to activists, these legendary men have made an impact! From artists to activists, these legendary men have made an impact! Show less

From artists to activists, these legendary men have made an impact! From artists to activists, these legendary men have made an impact! Show less

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All Are Welcome

All Are Welcome

by Penfold, Alexandra

Book - 2018

All are welcome into a school where children in hijabs and yamulkes play side-by-side with their friends in baseball caps. All are welcome into a school where children in hijabs and yamulkes play side-by-side with their friends in baseball caps. Show less

All are welcome into a school where children in hijabs and yamulkes play side-by-side with their friends in baseball caps. All are welcome into a school where children in hijabs and yamulkes play side-by-side with their friends in baseball caps. Show less

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Separate Is Never Equal

Separate Is Never Equal

Sylvia Mendez & Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

by Tonatiuh, Duncan

Book - 2014

Sylvia Mendez and her parents helped to successfully end segregated education in California, and their story makes for an engaging illustrated read. Sylvia Mendez and her parents helped to successfully end segregated education in California, and their story makes for an engaging illustrated read. Show less

Sylvia Mendez and her parents helped to successfully end segregated education in California, and their story makes for an engaging illustrated read. Sylvia Mendez and her parents helped to successfully end segregated education in California, and their story makes for an engaging illustrated read. Show less

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New Kid

New Kid

by Craft, Jerry

Book - 2019

In this graphic novel, Jordan finds himself one of few students of color in his new school. In this graphic novel, Jordan finds himself one of few students of color in his new school. Show less

In this graphic novel, Jordan finds himself one of few students of color in his new school. In this graphic novel, Jordan finds himself one of few students of color in his new school. Show less

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Let the Children March

Let the Children March

by Clark-Robinson, Monica

Book - 2018

A highly readable historical account of children marching for equality in Birmingham, Alabama, and what they achieved. A highly readable historical account of children marching for equality in Birmingham, Alabama, and what they achieved. Show less

A highly readable historical account of children marching for equality in Birmingham, Alabama, and what they achieved. A highly readable historical account of children marching for equality in Birmingham, Alabama, and what they achieved. Show less

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Mixed

Mixed

A Colorful Story

by Chung, Arree

Book - 2018

Reds, yellows and blues all claim to be the very best in this vibrant picture book. Reds, yellows and blues all claim to be the very best in this vibrant picture book. Show less

Reds, yellows and blues all claim to be the very best in this vibrant picture book. Reds, yellows and blues all claim to be the very best in this vibrant picture book. Show less

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The Big Umbrella

The Big Umbrella

by Bates, Amy June

Book - 2018

This sweet story uses an umbrella as a metaphor to demonstrate how kindness and inclusion work. This sweet story uses an umbrella as a metaphor to demonstrate how kindness and inclusion work. Show less

This sweet story uses an umbrella as a metaphor to demonstrate how kindness and inclusion work. This sweet story uses an umbrella as a metaphor to demonstrate how kindness and inclusion work. Show less

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Brown Girl Dreaming

Brown Girl Dreaming

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2014

An award-winning collection of seven poems about growing up as a "brown girl" in the Jim Crow-era South. An award-winning collection of seven poems about growing up as a "brown girl" in the Jim Crow-era South. Show less

An award-winning collection of seven poems about growing up as a "brown girl" in the Jim Crow-era South. An award-winning collection of seven poems about growing up as a "brown girl" in the Jim Crow-era South. Show less

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Whoever You Are

Whoever You Are

by Fox, Mem

Book - 1997

"Whoever You Are" encourages readers to acknowledge and celebrate our differences. "Whoever You Are" encourages readers to acknowledge and celebrate our differences. Show less

"Whoever You Are" encourages readers to acknowledge and celebrate our differences. "Whoever You Are" encourages readers to acknowledge and celebrate our differences. Show less

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Where Are You From?

Where Are You From?

by Méndez, Yamile Saied

Book - 2019

Explaining where you are from is easier for some than others. This book's exploration of identity and self-acceptance is valuable in helping to understand how it feels to not belong. Explaining where you are from is easier for some than others. This book's exploration of identity and self-acceptance is valuable in helping to understand how it feels to not belong. Show less

Explaining where you are from is easier for some than others. This book's exploration of identity and self-acceptance is valuable in helping to understand how it feels to not belong. Explaining where you are from is easier for some than others. This book's exploration of identity and self-acceptance is valuable in helping to understand how it feels to not belong. Show less

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Chocolate Me!

Chocolate Me!

by Diggs, Taye

Book - 2011

In this story, a boy overcomes teasing about his dark skin and learns the importance of loving himself. In this story, a boy overcomes teasing about his dark skin and learns the importance of loving himself. Show less

In this story, a boy overcomes teasing about his dark skin and learns the importance of loving himself. In this story, a boy overcomes teasing about his dark skin and learns the importance of loving himself. Show less

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Intersection Allies

Intersection Allies

We Make Room for All

by Johnson, Chelsea

Book - 2019

With central themes of allyship and equality, this book makes an excellent resource for learning about social justice and community. With central themes of allyship and equality, this book makes an excellent resource for learning about social justice and community. Show less

With central themes of allyship and equality, this book makes an excellent resource for learning about social justice and community. With central themes of allyship and equality, this book makes an excellent resource for learning about social justice and community. Show less

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Not My Idea

Not My Idea

A Book About Whiteness

by Higginbotham, Anastasia

Book - 2018

"Not My Idea" uses humor and storytelling to explain power and privilege to young audiences. "Not My Idea" uses humor and storytelling to explain power and privilege to young audiences. Show less

"Not My Idea" uses humor and storytelling to explain power and privilege to young audiences. "Not My Idea" uses humor and storytelling to explain power and privilege to young audiences. Show less

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Hands Up!

Hands Up!

by McDaniel, Breanna J.

Book - 2019

A joyful introduction to activism that makes a great read-aloud. A joyful introduction to activism that makes a great read-aloud. Show less

A joyful introduction to activism that makes a great read-aloud. A joyful introduction to activism that makes a great read-aloud. Show less

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Can I Touch your Hair?

Can I Touch your Hair?

Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship

by Latham, Irene

Book - 2018

Social interaction is the key to bridging a cultural divide between two young students. Social interaction is the key to bridging a cultural divide between two young students. Show less

Social interaction is the key to bridging a cultural divide between two young students. Social interaction is the key to bridging a cultural divide between two young students. Show less

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