Diversity

“Another day finished,gracias a Dios.” Seventeen-year-old Marisa’s mother has been saying this for as long as Marisa can remember. Her parents came to Houston from Mexico. They work hard,… Read More →

How creatively do you see things? She took photographs of things she loved and sent them to him. He drew pictures on her photographs of things he saw and sent them back to her. Real-life… Read More →

Logan knows he likes boys, but has not come out, and no one knows that he likes to sometimes wear girls' clothes and makeup. Then Logan starts at a school for the arts. There he meets Kyle,… Read More →

Why did Cesar Chavez want to help farm workers? How did he get people to care about farm workers' rights? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Learn how Cesar fought to make the United… Read More →

How did Frederick Douglas escape from slavery? How did he make a difference during the abolition movement? Cub Reporter interviews the civil rights activist to find out how Frederick, a freed Read More →

How did Harriet Tubman escape from slavery? How did she lead others to freedom? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn how Harriet risked her life to help runaway slaves by being a… Read More →

When did Jackie Robinson become well-known? What did he do? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Discover how Jackie fought against prejudice to become the first African American to play… Read More →

How did Sacagawea help the explorers Lewis and Clark? Where did she guide the expedition? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn how Sacagawea helped a group of explorers navigate… Read More →

How did Sequoyah create a Cherokee alphabet? How did he improve the lives of the Cherokee? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Learn how Sequoyah overcame adversity in his childhood, and Read More →

When did Wilma begin to run? What was the first important race she ever won? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn how Wilma overcame polio and became the first American woman to win Read More →

Lots of kids are a little afraid of some things, like heights or spiders. But some kids are so afraid that it stops them from having fun. Does this sound like someone you know? What to Do… Read More →

Can kids learn to accept mistakes? Absolutely—and this updated workbook shows them how! Mistakes can feel scary. For some kids, even small slip-ups can lead to big worries. Whether it’s a… Read More →

Can kids feel brave when they’re apart from loved ones? Yes—and this workbook helps them soar with confidence! Being away from parents, caregivers, or familiar places can feel scary. Whether… Read More →

Can kids feel confident in social situations? Yes—and this workbook helps them speak up and shine! Meeting new people, speaking in class, or joining group activities can feel intimidating.… Read More →

Can kids learn to turn panic into personal power? Yes—and this workbook shows them how! Life can feel overwhelming—especially when panic strikes out of nowhere. Racing heart, shaky hands,… Read More →

Can kids learn to outsmart OCD? Yes—and this workbook shows them how! Sometimes the brain gets stuck—repeating thoughts or rituals that feel impossible to stop. For kids with OCD, these… Read More →

Can kids learn to tame their temper? Yes—and this workbook shows them how! Anger can feel like a fire—hot, fast, and hard to control. For kids, those fiery feelings can lead to outbursts,… Read More →

Can kids learn to shrink their worries? Yes—and this workbook shows them how! Worries can feel like weeds—once they start growing, they can take over everything. For kids, those worries can… Read More →

The best medicine may not always be found at a pharmacy or in a doctor’s office. Sometimes it comes in the form of a four-legged friend. Three well-known leaders in their… Read More →

A Pura Belpré Honor Book An immigrant teen fights for her family, her future, and the place she calls home. In the spring of 2018, Guatemalan American high school senior Milagros "Millie"… Read More →

"Outstanding in all ways, this title deserves a place in most collections and adds a wonderful opportunity for upper elementary students (and higher!) to unpack our complicated… Read More →

A fun rhyming book from award-winning author, David Crosby. The story has an important message about being happy with your own image and not giving into peer pressure. When a young witch… Read More →

For some kids, ways they can help eliminate racial injustice might be hard to see. After all, they are taught that people in society are all equal under the law. So why then does racial… Read More →