Teaching Kids About Diversity Through Books

If you’re wondering about teaching kids about diversity, one of my favorite ways to do that is through books. Here are some wonderful options!

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Friends, I’ve said it before and I will say it again: if teaching kids about diversity is important to you (which it should be to every parent out there, no matter your background, color of your skin, or religious beliefs), books are a great way to do that. They are honestly one of the greatest teaching tools and the most wonderful bonding moments for you and your children.

Why do I feel so strongly about books with this type of messaging? It’s simple: parents don’t always have the right words to answer some of the questions that come from our children’s mouths. We are human and not perfect. When it comes to talking about diversity, it’s important to make sure we’re guiding them in the right way, and books are an awesome way to do that while speaking to their age group and through a storytelling approach. 

Luckily, Candlewick Press exists and is a fantastic children’s book publisher based in Somerville, Massachusetts, that has some amazing opportunities for teaching kids about diveristy through each page. 

Teaching Kids About Diversity Through Books

I can’t recommend ordering these books right away to add to your home collection!

Book One: Africa, Amazing Africa by Atinuke, illustrated by Mouni Feddag

This book takes kids on a journey through Africa as a Nigerian storyteller explores the content coutry by country. Through each beautiful page, kids have the opportunity to learn about Africa’s  geography, peoples, animals, history,  resources, and cultural diversity. Separated into five different sections – South, East, West, Central, and  North – kids walk away learning about the continent’s unique blend of modern and traditional aspects. 

Buy it here!

Book two: When We Say Black Lives Matter, written and illustrated by Maxine Beneba Clarke

This story takes a deep dive into the important Black Lives Matter motto in a joyful way that young children can understand the meaning behind it. Sharing this book with your little one’s is such an approachable way to talk about and explore what it really means whenever people say “Black lives matter.” The narrator relays the story through to a young Black child, learning the strength and resonance behind the words.

Buy it here!

Book three: Mi Casa Is My Home by Laurenne Sala illustrated by Zara González Hoang

This book is a wonderful celebration of families who either speak both English and Spanish and who strive to keep their Latinx culture and traditions alive, which is so important! The story takes you on a journey with a boisterous and loving family and goes back and forth between English and Spanish text as your follow Lucia throughout her home. 

Buy it here!

I hope that you enjoy reading these books with your kiddos as much as we have!

XOXO,

Allison