Recommended Reading
Illustrated books that tell the stories of the multicultural American experience
10 Diverse Picture Books to Look For
These picture books from 2016 feature diverse families and friends, with love and without comment.
How They Made History
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, we recommend an assortment of picture books about Dr. King and others who fought for civil rights in the 1960s. These different stories depict that heroic era on a wonderfully human scale.
Great Picture Books of Black History
Browse our list of excellent picture books about African-American lives that help us teach our children, during Black History Month and all year round, that American history belongs to all of us.
EJK Award Winners
Looking for multicultural children’s stories? Bring our winning books to school