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Anti-Racism and Diversity

Books to help children process and discuss race relations and explore cultural diversity. These items range from picture books, younger and older fiction to see and hear black, indigenous, and people of colour's stories, develop kindness and empathy, and start discussions to answer questions on the complexities of our world.

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34 items

  • As a Pakistani-American, Amina struggles to fit in and stay true to her own culture. After her mosque is vandalised, she wonders if she should change her name to become "more American".
    BookNew York : Salaam Reads, [2017] — OLDER FICTION
  • Mophead

    How Your Difference Makes a Difference

    Marsh, Selina Tusitala
    A graphic novel-esque book reminding us of racism in our own backyard, and how different is not just ok, but beautiful! Written by NZ Poet Laureate, Selina Tusitala Marsh, also available as an ebook.
    BookAuckland, New Zealand : Auckland University Press, 2019. — J 920 MAR
  • A Girl Named Misty

    the True Story of Misty Copeland

    Lyons, Kelly Starling
    BookNew York : Scholastic Inc., [2018] — J 920 COP
  • While not specifically dealing with race relations, this picture book does an excellent job of communicating a broken heart and the healing that can occur after tragedy; wonderful for encouraging empathy.
    Picture BookBoston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2017] — PICTURE BOOK
  • BookLondon : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2017. — J 920 PAR
  • A young boy rides the bus with his grandmother, who teaches him to see the beauty of those around him he previously disregarded. Also available in print format.
    eBookNew York : Penguin Young Readers Group, 2015. — DIGITAL
  • We Are the Change

    Words of Inspiration From Civil Rights Leaders

    Alko, Selina
    Beautiful artwork with inspirational quotes from influential Civil Rights Leaders along with bite-sized factoids from their lives.
    BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2019] — J 323 ALK
  • Picture BookNew York : Little, Brown and Company, 2019. — PICTURE BOOK
  • eBookNew York : Random House Children's Books, 2013. — XX(835934.1)
  • Harriet Tubman

    a Journey to Freedom

    Agard, Sandra A.
    A biography about abolitionist Harriet Tubman from childhood on a plantation to her work as a nurse and key role in the Underground Railroad.
    BookNew York : Random House, [2019] — J 920 TUB
  • You, Me and Empathy

    Teaching Children About Empathy, Feelings, Kindness, Compassion, Tolerance and Recognising Bullying Behaviours

    Sanders, Jayneen
    BookMacclesfield, Victoria UpLoad Publishing Pty Ltd, 2017. — J 152.4 SAN
  • What do we tell our children when the world seems bleak, and prejudice and racism run rampant? 50 diverse creators lend voice and comfort to young activists.
    BookNew York : Crown Books for Young Readers, [2018] — J 305.8 WE
  • It Began With a Page

    How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way

    Maclear, Kyo, 1970-
    Gyo worked for Walt Disney Studios, just as World War II began. During that time, her family was interned, but Gyo never stopped fighting for herself, her vision, her family and her readers. She later wrote and illustrated the first…
    BookNew York : Harper, [2019] — J 920 FUJ
  • I Walk With Vanessa

    a Story About a Simple Act of Kindness

    Kerascoët
    Picture BookNew York : Schwartz & Wade Books, [2018] — PICTURE BOOK
  • Where issues aren't appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai's striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the ways in which racism and intolerance affect people all around the world with images that are suited to…
    BookLondon : Wayland, [2018] — J 305.8 SPI
  • Through letters written to the mother she lost as a child, Nisha processes her identity as a half Hindu, half Muslim girl in the newly formed Pakistan - a country that no longer welcomes her.
    BookNew York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2018] — OLDER FICTION
  • What you plant is what you harvest, and I think it's time for a harvest of kindness!
    Picture BookNew York : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2015] — PICTURE BOOK