Diverse Books: Celebrating Differences

Everybody needs water to live. But for many children and their families, obtaining water is not as simple as turning on a tap. In this book, readers will learn how people around the world… Read More →

Everyone says Peter is the baddest boy in school. He likes strange food, wears strange clothes and does strange things. In fact, Peter is a vampire. So when the class gerbil goes missing,… Read More →

We are the hopes and dreams of our ancestors. We are unstoppable! This powerful poem was written by five Black, bold, and brilliant children, along with Wisdom Mawusi, writer, educator, and… Read More →

We all belong! You and I, we're alike, / but we're different too. / That's not good. / That's not bad. / It's just what is true. Explore and celebrate who you are and who others are too!… Read More →

Come along with your friends from Sesame Street and explore Afghanistan! Shop at outdoor markets, snack on pomegranates, play volleyball, and more. About the Sesame Street ® Friends around… Read More →

Learn how to welcome others in Arabic with Elmo, Big Bird, and their friends. Beloved Sesame Street characters show readers basic words and phrases in Arabic so they can connect with new… Read More →

Come along with your friends from Sesame Street to explore Brazil, the largest country in South America. You'll celebrate Carnival, eat delicious feijoada, and much more! About the Sesame… Read More →

See the view from the Great Wall of China, play Chinese chess, and celebrate Lunar New Year with your friends from Sesame Street. On this fun-filled tour, you'll learn about China's… Read More →

Learn how to welcome others in French with Elmo, Big Bird, and their friends. Beloved Sesame Street characters show readers basic words and phrases in French so they can connect with new… Read More →

Learn how to welcome others in German with Elmo, Big Bird, and their friends. Beloved Sesame Street characters show readers basic words and phrases in German so they can connect with new… Read More →

Welcome to Germany! Taste yummy German breads, shop at a Christmas market, and hike up tall mountains with your friends from Sesame Street. On this whirlwind tour, readers will learn about… Read More →

Learn how to welcome others in Hebrew with Elmo, Big Bird, and their friends. Beloved Sesame Street characters show readers basic words and phrases in Hebrew so they can connect with new… Read More →

Join your Sesame Street pals on a trip to Israel, a nation where people have lived for thousands of years. Try crispy fried falafel, visit the Dead Sea, and learn more about Israel's people… Read More →

Learn how to welcome others in Mandarin Chinese with Elmo, Big Bird, and their friends. Beloved Sesame Street characters show readers basic words and phrases in Mandarin so they can connect… Read More →

Explore Mexico with your friends from Sesame Street! This country has tropical wildlife and bustling cities. Learn about Mexico's many languages, special celebrations, favorite foods, and… Read More →

Learn how to welcome others in Spanish with Elmo, Big Bird, and their friends. Beloved Sesame Street characters show readers basic words and phrases in Spanish so they can connect with new… 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 →

"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 →

Scientists work hard in the lab and in the field to make important discoveries. But who are they really? It turns out they are just like us! Scientists can be any race. And any gender. They… Read More →

Bush Baby is so lonely—nobody wants to be her friend. Giraffe thinks she's too small. She's not pink enough for Flamingo. Lion, however, thinks she is just right to be his friend. And he'd… Read More →

When each family at the diverse Juniper Court apartment complex needs something to light up the dark of winter, the stumpy, lumpy candle provides a glow brighter than the fanciest taper,… Read More →