Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity

Uncover the stories of hidden heroes who transformed the medical field. Direct quotes from medical professionals reveal their successes and experiences with racism, sexism, and ableism. Let’s Read More →

Blast off to space with astronauts, mathematicians, engineers, and more who defined space exploration. These heroes reached for the stars by flying to the International Space Station and… Read More →

Tech is everywhere! Learn more about the innovators who created the technology world. These innovators are women, people of color, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are… Read More →

The Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal time in US history. During the war, the nation was divided over the institution of slavery. While the Union, made up of Northern states, fought to end… Read More →

The Revolutionary War (1775–1783) was a monumental moment in US history. Many colonists in North America took different forms of action to fight for their independence from Great Britain.… Read More →

World War II (1939–1945) is one of the most impactful and influential events in the history of the US and the world at large. During the war, the US and other Allied countries fought the Axis Read More →

Motown was a widely successful Black-owned music company. Berry Gordy, the creator of Motown, worked with many popular artists such as the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and the Temptations to… 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 →

In the early nineteenth century, enslaved Africans are not allowed to gather together in groups. For Simmy and his family, that means they must worship in secret. If they are caught, the… 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 →

Discover the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh is transforming the landscape in his home country of Cameroon. When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him… 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 →