Illustrated by Rafael Mayani | This thought-provoking and tender book explores how a grandmother contends with racism during an everyday bus ride, as told by her granddaughter.

Illustrated by Steffi Walthall | As a teen, Kathlyn attended marches and protests for racial justice. As an adult, she helped make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a national holiday. Learn more about her story.

Illustrated by Tracy Subisak | Kylie is nervous about visiting her grandma in Taipei until they become closer while exploring the city. Mirror poetry reflects Kylie’s changing emotions in this intergenerational story.

Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat | Anni’s determined to get Uncle’s famous biryani recipe, so she watches his moves like a hawk to figure out his secret. Vibrant illustrations bring readers straight to Little India.

Illustrated by Salini Perera | Izzy notices her hair and skin tone look different from her mother’s. Her mother reminds her that not all children and parents look the same—but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re family.

Illustrated by Tonya Engel | This is the inspiring story of 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, whose small step for change led to a ripple effect that impacted history. Change happened—because Claudette was here.

Illustrated by Keith Henry Brown | The true story of Tybre Faw, a 10-year-old activist determined to meet his hero, Congressman John Lewis.

Illustrated by Anu Chouhan | Can Bharatanatyam, a traditional South Asian dance, and ballet go together? Paro isn’t so sure…until her mother visits her ballet class and shows her the beauty and similarities in both dance forms.

Illustrated by Steffi Walthall | Black-eyed peas, hoghead cheese, greens, and pralines are some of the foods Frances helps her grandmother prepare for New Years Day. Each dish symbolizes her African American ancestors and their journeys.

Illustrated by Daniel Minter | For centuries, the color blue was one of the most sought-after shades in the world. Discover the historical and cultural significance of the color blue in this vibrant book.

Caprice is torn about taking the opportunity of a lifetime. Taking it means leaving her family and friends, and thinking about her future brings up wounds from her past. Is she ready to choose her path? For older readers.

Illustrated by Janelle Washington | Mamie Till-Mobley channeled grief over her son—Emmett Till, a teen brutally murdered during a family visit—into a call for action. This picture book honors her impact on the civil rights movement.

Kela misses her deceased mother, so when given a magical opportunity to bring her mom back to life, she strikes a deal with a vengeful mermaid. Will the cost of seeing her beloved mother again be worth the risk?

In this historical fiction, four children with drastically different experiences growing up in revolutionary Cuba share their dreams for the future.

The summer of 1976 is about to change Ellis’s life forever. He and his father are hatching a plan to open the world’s first chocolate chip cookie store in Hollywood—when something goes awry.

Illustrated by Krystal Quiles | The beautiful song of the coquí frogs disappears when a home is destroyed during Hurricane Maria. Elena and her family attempt to rebuild their habitat, so the frogs can return once more.

Illustrated by Keith Mallett | In this enlightening picture book about an architect of the early 1900s in Los Angeles, readers follow Paul R. Williams’ journey as he faces challenges and successes in the business.

Illustrated by E.B. Lewis | A celebration of the love, confidence, and encouragement that fathers give their children. Fathers from many cultures make lasting memoires with their families in this beautiful picture book.

Two kids living at a shelter in the Bronx bond over their love for classical music. When families are forced out of the shelter and into poor housing conditions, can June, Tyrell, and their friends fight the system for better housing?

Illustrated by Chioma Ebinama | Emile enjoys spending time in his neighborhood field, smelling flowers, and taking in the changing seasons. Poetic text and watercolor illustrations invite readers into Emile’s world.

Illustrated by Charly Palmer | Fighting for the right to vote had its consequences for African Americans living in Tennessee during Jim Crow, including eviction. This book focuses on one community and their pursuit for a sanctuary.

Illustrated by Dung Ho | Upset by how he is illustrated in a friend’s drawing, a young Asian boy turns to the men in his family to learn about self-love and pride.

Tall, athletic Isaac and short, geeky Marco are unlikely friends who have each other’s backs as they start middle school. A touching story about basketball, friendship, family, and self-acceptance.

Illustrated by Kalila J. Fuller | Read this introduction to the life of Ria Thundercloud, an Indigenous dancer who fell in love with the craft at her first powwow and eventually become an international champion and professional dancer.

Illustrated by Jonathan Nelson | Kara and Amanda are best friends and cousins who wonder if their friendship will survive when Kara moves back to the Rez. Captures the bond between cousins.

Freddie has always lived under his family’s curse of having rotten luck. After finding a family heirloom—a lucky amulet from the Philippines—he hopes his life is changing for the better. But is it really?

A remarkable historical novel chronicling the journey of two enslaved children as they escape a plantation in the South to join a secret community deep in a swamp. An inspiring and suspenseful read on courage, friendship, and hope.

Illustrated by Rose Bousamra | Marlene hates going to the salon each week with her mother and wants to embrace her natural curls. Frizzy focuses on Marlene's bond with her Tía Ruby, who helps her navigate her relationship with her hair.

When the COVID-19 pandemic shuts everything down, Garvey uses his love of music to cope with the changes in his life. Told in free verse, this story has a heartwarming message about the deep bonds that exist between family and community.

Dat moves to a new country, and everything around him is alien and confusing, especially the language. How can you make friends when everyone is speaking gibberish? Dat’s fear, uncertainty, and isolation is made visual to readers.

Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book

Illustrated by April Harrison | Take an A-to-Z journey through the history, people, sights, and sounds of iconic Harlem, New York, in this illustrated love letter to the neighborhood.

Illustrated by Manal Mirza | In this delightfully visual tale on creativity and entrepreneurship, budding fashionista Hana finds a solution for her overflowing collection of hijabs.

Friends help friends no matter what. In this fun and fast-paced read, DJ comes out of “retirement” to execute one last heist—acquiring 100,000 arcade tickets—in order to help his best friend from being targeted by the school bully.

Illustrated by Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien | An and Grandfather Ông patiently grow fruit to make Grandma Bà’s favorite Vietnamese dish. Will it help her cloudy memory and bring her closer to Ông and her family?

Illustrated by Sophie Diao | Penned as an immigrant couple’s hopes, wishes, and dreams for their first-generation Asian American child, this book teaches self-love and shows how unique and golden all of our stories are.

Set on the island of Jamaica, this novel follows Brie on a treasure hunt, spurred by three letters given to her from her deceased mother. Her journey uncovers a family secret that helps her process her grief over her mother’s death.

Anna and her family move from Taiwan to America (called the “beautiful country” in Chinese) where they must adapt to a new place, language, customs, and way of life. Told in verse.

Andi feels lost after her mother’s death. Zora feels pressured to be the perfect daughter. After a rocky start at music camp, a friendship blossoms between the two girls as they share their fears and dreams on their road to self-discovery.

Illustrated by Anna Cunha | On Indigo Beach, a young girl dreams of her distant relatives on the shores of Africa and beyond. Pastels add a gentle touch of this tale between two girls linked by customs and traditions.

A compelling, wordless graphic novel that follows the heartfelt and solitary immigration of Marisol from Cuba to the U.S. in the 1960s. Can Marisol redefine what home is as she settles into her new life in Brooklyn?

Iveliz can’t deal with everything happening around her: the bullies at school, her depression, and her abuela Mimi, who’s becoming more forgetful. Something has to give. A novel in verse about mental health.

Mallory understands the rules of middle school, while Jennifer couldn’t care less about the rules. When Jennifer goes missing, Mallory investigates her disappearance and finds out more about herself than she bargained for.

In this feel-good read, incredibly shy Jillian comes out of her shell with the help of her friends and begins to believe in herself, learning about the rewards that can come from speaking up.

With business at their family store dwindling, Karthik is called to make deliveries on his bike. When he takes a chance to be a part of a play, he must decide between exploring his new talent or living up to his family’s expectations.

Illustrated by Lavanya Naidu | Asiya loves exploring her Nanu’s katha chest full of quilts made from her Khalas’ old saris. Each soft quilt represents the history of the women in her family and chronicle each Aunt’s story.

When Epic moves to a new neighborhood, he tries to change to fit in. Will his old skateboard moves help him make new friends? Rhythmic text and Morrison’s graffiti-inspired artwork bring Epic and his stunts to life.

An assistant to the royal mapmaker, Sai embarks on a journey into the unknown—the Sunderlands, the fabled home of dragons and treasures—hoping to chart her own destiny. But Sai isn't the only one aboard with other motives.

Meet Gravity, a streetball legend who could jump so high that the team could go for ice cream before he came back down. Can he learn to be a team player, so his squad can reach new heights together?

In this heart-racing page-turner on murder, magic, and secret organizations, Lia and Joon must make their way to the kingdom of the Dragon King to retrieve a rare jewel and save Lia’s parents.

Illustrated by Erin K. Robinson | Sandwiched between mundane chores is a visit to a sunlit place where a child is free to be anything they imagine. A lyrical ode to libraries and its books.

Lotus Bloom is a beautiful violinist who is all about love and peace. When she’s accepted to the new prestigious Atlantis School of the Arts, she learns she has to tame her afro—or risk being expelled.

With big dreams of becoming a teacher or a lawyer, Ellis finds life hard in a small town in Mississippi. He comes around to see that his family has dreams of their own and his close-knit community wants to give him the keys to succeed.

Illustrated by Hyewon Yum | In a classroom full of children who speak an array of languages and come from different countries, Luli finds something that brings them together—tea! A delightful picture book for children.

Illustrated by Andrea Pippins | An uplifting biography about Mae Reeves, an African American entrepreneur and trailblazer with a vision to create unique hats for all women while pushing through discrimination and her personal hardships.

Spending summer in a small town isn’t exactly Maizy’s idea of fun—but it doesn’t take long before she gets caught up in her grandfather’s stories, which teach her about her family history and the importance of their family restaurant.

Illustrated by Carl Joe Williams | In this rhythmic picture book with mixed-media art, a brother and sister reflect on the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and rediscover joy in a Mardi Gras celebration.

Illustrated by Ani Bushry | Marya Khan wants her eighth birthday party to be over the top, so it rivals the ones her classmate and neighbor Alexa has every year. Can Marya convince her parents to throw her the party of all parties?

Illustrated by Wayne Spencer | Miles loves all things science. He’s eager to learn about the physics of ice-skating on his school trip but is less than thrilled when his friend makes a bet that he can’t skate without falling.

Nina loves visiting her two grandmas—one in Malaysia and one in England. Follow Nina as she explores different cultures in this adventure about cultural identity.

Illustrated by Gracey Zhang | In this story about self-confidence, shy Nigel talks to the moon about his big dreams. When career day approaches, he must decide if he's brave enough to share them out loud with his classmates.

Illustrated by Magdalena Mora | Told from the perspective of a young girl who is denied entry into the U.S., this book chronicles the story of “the Notebook Keeper” at the San Ysidro Border checkpoint in Mexico.

Illustrated by Vali Mintzi | With the Syrian War raging around them, Nour and her friends find refuge, solace, and promise in their basement library and their collection of books gathered from abandoned buildings.

Omar is thrilled when he receives a scholarship to a prestigious school! But being a scholarship kid means facing unfair academic standards compared to other students. Omar must decide to remain silent—or speak out against a broken system.

Pilar is sucked into the kingdom of Zafa where shapeshifters, spirits, and demons roam. In order to rescue her cousin, Pilar must fight demons of Dominican lore in this page-turning mix of history, folklore, and magic.

Illustrated by Pascal Campion | Jae is a young immigrant from South Korea who moves into a new apartment, where his new friend Rosa helps him feel right at home. When Rosa moves, Jae takes on the role to befriend and welcome new children.

Instead of being sent to juvenile detention for stealing, Benjamin is sent to live with his estranged Ojibwe father and attend “boot camp.” A touching tale on extending forgiveness, accepting yourself, and finding your inner superhero.

Evan is struggling with his family’s move to a conservative town in Virginia. Sensitive and exceptionally funny, Evan looks to history to learn how to deal with racism, bullying, and sexism in his school and neighborhood.

Minoru Yamasaki persevered in the face of anti-Japanese sentiment to pursue his dream to become an architect. Simple lyrical text is used to explore his search for serenity and how it inspired him to design peaceful, bright spaces.

After a sports injury ends her soccer-playing days, 11-year-old Luz feels lost. Soccer is the one thing that unites her family. Can Luz’s newfound talent for coding help her rediscover her identity on her own terms?

Illustrated by Ashley Evans | A fresh look into the life of the iconic Queen of Soul. Learn about how she used her voice and resources to support the civil rights movement and worked toward securing respect for all.

11-year-old Oriol loves animals but struggles to feel like she belongs in her community. As she begins to befriend a Latin American writer, she starts to find her own voice and take action to do what she believes in.

Indigenous knowledge might be hundreds—if not thousands—of years old, but it still holds relevance today. See how ancient wisdom, traditions, folklore, and present-day Knowledge Keepers all come together to help solve modern problems.

Ballet is everything to Sofia’s Cuban American family. Sofia, however, is passionate about designing costumes. As her family prepares to dance in The Nutcracker, Sofia must decide if she’ll shine on center stage…or behind the scenes.

An engaging and compelling biography on the trials and triumphs of Shirley Chisholm—a trailblazer, educator, and author who paved the way for women of color to run for office.

Illustrated by Frank Morrison | The classic spiritual is brought to life in this illustrated book. Weatherford captures decades of the African American experience—from the onset of slavery to present day.

Illustrated by Julie Flett | Based on Sainte-Marie’s song, Still This Love Goes On has earth-toned pastel illustrations that take the reader through the seasons in a celebration of Indigenous community, traditions, and family.

Even though Bree is afraid of the water, she is forced to join the swim team at her new school. Can Bree overcome her fear with the help of her elderly neighbor Etta?

Illustrated by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu | On the verge of adolescence, Jay must have a difficult conversation on how to stay safe as a Black boy—when all he wants is to be a kid.

What’s in a name? Identity! In this picture book, Mirha is excited for the first day of school…until her classmates mispronounce her name. Encouraged by her mom, Mirha helps her peers say it correctly and see the beauty in her name.

Minni knows firsthand about the unequal access to water in Mumbai. When she discovers the family she serves is part of the water mafia, Minni must decide whether to expose the truth and risk her future or seal her lips.

Aiyana is more interested in scrolling on social media than listening to her grandmother’s Lakota stories. When a detour has her stepping into a world from Lakota lore, she must embark on an unexpected journey to make it back home.

Worried about his father who went to board up the family store during the riots that followed the Rodney King trial, Jordan walks to South Central Los Angeles to find him, confronting challenges on his journey there.

After 12 years of being kept in the dark about her mom’s secrets, Addie finds her father and her other famous wrestling relatives through the town archives. A story about acrobatics, family, identity, and big dreams.

Illustrated by Teresa Martínez | When a family is separated due to U.S. immigration laws, one daughter must make the journey to find her voice and use it far and wide to bring her mother back home.

According to tradition, women are expected to marry—not fight! Will Princess Khutulun bow to custom or become a warrior and fight for her father’s kingdom? Accompanied by sweeping images of life on the Mongolian steppes.

In this engaging historical fiction on life in Alabama in 1963, 11-year-old Rufus and his classmates skip school to march through downtown Birmingham to protest that separate does not mean equal.

Illustrated by Gladys Jose | When her neighbor’s cat suddenly disappears, Wednesday and her therapy dog Woof put their sleuthing skills to the test in this delightful young reader series.

Illustrated by Keisha Morris | This inspiring autobiographical picture book documents how the Black community in Virginia banded together to educate their children after white lawmakers closed public schools to prevent integration.

Set in Los Angeles during the Watts Rebellion, this novel follows the story of Eden, who is thrilled that her cousin Winter is coming to visit. Winter, however, is here for another reason: to solve the mystery of his missing father.

In this thought-provoking story, Zahra’s family is forced to move from the deserts of Kuwait to the deserts of New Mexico. Heartbroken, Zahra must learn how to make this new place her home.

Illustrated by Teny Issakhanian | Something is stopping birds’ souls from returning to the Great Tree where they can be reborn, prompting Zuli to find out why. During her quest, she uncovers a secret…and the truth about her identity.

Yasmeen’s friendship with Ayelet has made her move from Detroit to Texas a little easier. Yasmeen’s family is from Palestine and Ayelet’s is from Israel—can they make their parents understand they have more similarities than differences?

Illustrated by André Ceolin | Rocio yearns for her life in Central America—especially for her abuela—after moving to the United States. Her grandmother's special package reminds her that love cannot be separated by distance.

Illustrated by Leo Espinosa | A nostalgic look at summer in the 1970s—back when a street in Brooklyn was one’s playground and world. Rhythmic text and retro illustrations capture how it felt to live during this time.

This tribute to 18 Asian and Asian American trailblazers of the past and present is gorgeously illustrated by 15 talented Asian and Asian American artists.

Will Zack succeed in battling monsters and demons from Chinese mythology and close the portal to the Underworld…all while he’s semi-possessed by the spirit of the First Emperor of China?

Illustrated by Wastana Haikal | When a new girl moves into town, Zara finds that she has competition as queen of the neighborhood. Can she find a fair and fun way to work with her friends, siblings, and new neighborhood foe?