Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity
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Letters in Charcoal
In the pueblo of Palenque in Colombia, hardly anybody knows how to read. Curious about the letters her older sister Gina receives from a young doctor each month—letters that she is sure… Read More →
Life on Earth — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Life on Earth
In this sci-fi-tinged YA graphic novel trilogy from acclaimed cartoonist MariNaomi, a group of teenagers struggles with early romances and fraying friendships against the backdrop of a… Read More →
Like a Bird: The Art of the American Slave Song
Enslaved African Americans longed for freedom, and that longing took many forms—including music. Drawing on biblical imagery, slave songs both expressed the sorrow of life in bondage and… Read More →
Like Spilled Water
A suspenseful and poignant exploration of family dynamics and gender roles in today’s China. Nineteen-year-old Na has always lived in the shadow of her younger brother, Bao-bao, her parents'… Read More →
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Revolutionary Playwright, Composer, and Actor
From the Series Gateway Biographies
In 2009 American composer and performer Lin-Manuel Miranda stood on a stage at the White House, about to perform a rap song at the White House Poetry Jam. When he explained that the song's… Read More →
Lionel Messi: Soccer's Golden Striker
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Lionel Messi dominates soccer. Claiming every major trophy in soccer, Messi is one of the sport’s most decorated players. He has an Olympic gold medal, a World Cup win, seven Copa del Rey… Read More →
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China
The world is changing for two girls in China in the 1970s. Da Qin—Big Piano—and her younger sister, Xiao Qin—Little Piano—live in the city of Wuhan with their parents. For decades, China's… Read More →
Little World Citizens — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Little World Citizens
Introduce children to world history, cultures, and languages with books celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and foster leadership development. Readers will embark on a journey of learning Read More →
Lizard in a Zoot Suit
Los Angeles. 1943. The summer of the Zoot Suit Riots. Flaca and Cuata have a problem. It's bigger than being grounded by their strict ma. It's bigger than fights with the soldiers stationed… Read More →
Lizzo and Aretha Franklin: Queens of Soul
From the Series Musicians and Their Inspirations
Aretha Franklin and Lizzo are inspirations to their generations. From reinventing musical genres to empowering women and people of color, young readers learn more about the lives of these… Read More →
Lizzo: Breakout Artist
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Melissa Vivianne Jeffersion, known professionally as Lizzo, wasn’t always the celebrity that we know her as today. She started as a musician playing flute in the elementary school band. She… Read More →
Locked Up for Freedom: Civil Rights Protesters at the Leesburg Stockade
In 1963, more than 30 African-American girls ages 11 to 16 were arrested for taking part in Civil Rights protests in Americus, Georgia. They were taken without their families' knowledge to a… Read More →
Locutores de claves navajos (Navajo Code Talkers)
From the Series Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español)
En el Pacífico Sur, en 1944 y 1945, se libraron batallas militares entre Estados Unidos y Japón. Rodeados del traqueteo de las balas y las explosiones de las bombas, un grupo de marines… Read More →
Lone Runner
From the Series Lorimer Sports Stories
Set in a diverse neighborhood, this book follows Michaela as she goes from a solitary runner to an athlete who contributes to the success of her cross-country team. Discouraged by an incident Read More →
Lorimer Deal With It — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
Practical resources that students, teachers, and school administrators can use to help young people deal with interpersonal and social conflicts. This collection covers topics of interest to… Read More →
Lorimer Real Love — Paperback Set
From the Series Lorimer Real Love
Real Love is a new collection of high/low YA novels that focus on realistic teen relationships. The novels feature diverse teen characters in contemporary settings as they experience love,… Read More →
Lorimer Sports Stories — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Lorimer Sports Stories
Realistic, action-packed sports stories for reluctant middle-grade readers. Each book covers a contemporary theme—like bullying, friendship or prejudice—set against the backdrop of a specific Read More →
Lorimer Sports Stories — Paperback Set
From the Series Lorimer Sports Stories
Realistic, action-packed sports stories for reluctant middle-grade readers. Each book covers a contemporary theme—like bullying, friendship or prejudice—set against the backdrop of a specific Read More →
Louis Helps Ajani Fight Racism
From the Series Helper Hounds
Ajani loves having a dad from Denmark and a mom from Jamaica. Ajani speaks three languages and gets to spend summers with his grandparents in the coolest places. But when a classmate… Read More →
Luis Paints the World
Luis wishes Nico wasn't leaving for the Army. To show Nico he doesn't need to go, Luis begins a mural on the alleyway wall. Their house, the river, the Parque de las Ardillas—it's the world,… Read More →
Lulu the One and Only
NCSS-CBC 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book One of Bank Street’s 2021 Best Children’s Books of the Year STARRED REVIEW! “Armed with her own unique power phrase—'I’m Lulu Lovington, the… Read More →
Lupita Nyong'o: Actor, Filmmaker, Activist
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Lupita Nyong'o became an internationally known actor after appearing in 12 Years a Slave, winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie and becoming the first Kenyan Read More →
Lusia Harris: Basketball Star
From the Series Difference Makers
In 1977, Lusia Harris made history as the first and only woman ever drafted by an NBA team, the New Orleans Jazz. Though she chose not to play for the NBA, her incredible accomplishments on… Read More →
Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Madam C.J. Walker was one of the first Black woman millionaires in the US. While she was a laundry worker, she started having trouble with her scalp and decided to create a solution. She… Read More →