Diverse Books: #OwnVoices

A young girl learns of the cultural significance of the pot of gumbo she cooks with her father each Sunday. It connects her with her culture, history, and heritage. As the aroma of gumbo… Read More →

With rhythmic, rhyming verse, this picture book follows two girls—one non-Black Puerto Rican, one Black—as they discover the stories their hair can tell. Preciosa has hair that won’t stay… Read More →

The issues of male body image and rivalry come together in Half-Court Trap. Thirteen-year-old Nigel is teased and belittled at home because of his weight so when an opposing player's trash… Read More →

Leigh Aberdeen is one of the top players on her Alberta hockey team, the Falcons. But as a Métis and the only girl on the team she's different—and not everyone is happy about that. To top it Read More →

A year after being diagnosed with hearing loss, twelve-year-old Rayne is doing her best to live a “normal” life and act like nothing has changed. But her hearing keeps failing her. Even with Read More →

Vicky Lyfoung retraces the history of a vibrant Asian ethnic group, blending rich documentation and personal stories in this gripping graphic history. Long oppressed, the Hmong struggle to… Read More →

Hoopers is about a Black youth who wants to live the basketball dream of fame and acclaim. Jojo and his friends know that once they make their high-school team, they will have the time of… Read More →

When much of the US was segregated, Black athletes were not allowed to play alongside white athletes. Black athletes started their own sports leagues, including the Black Fives. Learn about… Read More →

With powerful words and pictures Florida Frenz chronicles her journey figuring out how to read facial expressions, how to make friends, how to juggle all the social cues that make school feel Read More →

Brown-skinned children around the world laugh, love and play together in this infectiously joyful book. I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I… Read More →

If I Go Missing is derived from excerpts of a letter that went viral and was also the basis of a documentary film. In her letter, Jonnie calls out the authorities for neglecting to… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a caring girl. Little brothers can be such a pain! Especially when they get special treatment. Can Imani put her jealousy aside to help out her family? Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a curious girl! Imani has fun at her slumber party until she hears a strange noise—maybe a ghost! But then she keeps hearing the noise night after night.… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a creative girl! It's Science Fair time! Imani wants to win, but she needs to find an idea that can beat the crowd-favorite volcano. Can Imani think… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am an ambitious girl! After Imani sees the trash that litters her local beach, she decides to organize a clean up. But everyone she tells about it doubts that… Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica con confianza! ¡Casi es la hora del gran recital de música! Imani desea que su interpretación en el piano sea bella, pero continúa tocando las notas Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a confident girl! It's almost time for the big music recital! Imani wants to play the piano beautifully, but she keeps hitting the wrong notes. How will… Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica simpática! Cuando Imani conoce a su nueva compañera de clase, decide hacer algo bueno por ella. Solo que no está segura de qué. ¿Puede Imani… Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica valiente! Imani y sus amigas desean vestirse como superheroínas para el Festival de Otoño de la escuela. Pero ella no logra encontrar una… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a compassionate girl! When Imani gets to know her new classmate, she decides to do something nice for them. She's just not sure what. Can Imani figure out… Read More →