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(Reading age: 1-4 years)
It’s never too early to teach children about boundaries, bodily autonomy, and affirmative consent. This picture book by @meganprmadison & @JessicaEarlyLit w/illustrations by @studioroxas offers different ways to start and/or continue this conversation.
(Reading age: 5-7 years)
Want to encourage your budding changemaker to use their voice to make a difference? In this picture book w/illustrations by @wenfancyart, @BellenTheBee shares her story as testimony to how the world can change when one child has the courage to speak up.
(Reading age: 3-7 years)
Children are often fascinated by the lives their parents led when they were children. This tender picture book from @hope_lim with colorful illustrations by @jaimekimil honors different versions of home, whether in the past or the present.
(Reading age: 5-8 years)
Check out this lively, rhythmic and nostalgic (for some of us) picture book from @JackieWoodson with vibrant illustrations by @Studio_Espinosa that “…gloriously captures the joy and freedom of summertime and the growth that comes with independence."
(Reading age: 4-8 years)
Ever wonder how the first day of school is for children in different parts of the world? This picture book from the author-illustrator team of #PhungNguyenQuang & #HuynhKimLien tells of the pathway to school for children of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
(Reading age: 4-8 years)
Want to know more about a sari's versatility? This tender picture book from @kashmiraSheth with illustrations by #YoshikoJaeggi is a “…glimpse into the distinctive culture and customs of India…”
(There's a "How to Wrap a Sari" guide in the back!)
(Reading age: 4-8 years)
Ready for some more delightful mermaid tales, amazingly creative inventions, and a touching journey on how to create a lasting friendship? Then check out this adorable & humorous picture book from @kellydipucchio with lovely illustrations by @rizzyfig.
(Reading age: 4-8 years)
Do you have children in your life who are siblings? Want a story celebrating the bond of sisterhood but doesn’t skip over those not-so-fun-times? Then check out this tender picture book from @CarrieFinison with vibrant illustrations by #BrittanyJackson.
(Reading age: 8-12 years)
Want an amazing fantasy story, set in Indonesia, centering a mortal girl with a physical disability?
This graphic novel by writer/illustrator @AlinaChauArt tells of unconditional friendship and hopes “…every reader can see themselves in the story.”
(Reading age: 3-7 years)
Does the sweet aroma of freshly made chai call to you and to your child? This picture book from author @PritiMaheshwar7 and illustrator @Ashley__Barron tells a warm and inviting story about “…the simple pleasures of taking a moment.” #ChaiLove