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Books & Accompanying Learning Resources

The books and related learning resources in this collection are representative of the diverse world we live in. They celebrate an array of cultures and traditions, give children a window into our diverse world, and help build both empathy and knowledge.

Cover of The Last Last

The Last Last

A story of a girl’s last day before emigrating from Jamaica to Canada.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Make Predictions, Text Forms & Genres, Integrated Learning, Vocabulary Acquisition, Oral Language, Comprehension Strategies, Visual Elements, Literary Devices, Key Ideas & Details, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Writing, Developing & Creating Texts

Topics: Diversity, Emigration & Immigration

Audience: ages 3 to 6 / grades K to 1

Marcel with a Splash

Marcel was born with webbed toes and an extra chromosome in this tender exploration of a child’s life with Down syndrome.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Comprehension Strategies, Make Predictions, Oral Language, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Writing, Integrated Learning, Just for Fun!

Topics: Diversity

Audience: ages 3 to 6 / grades K to 1

Everybelly

From acclaimed picture-book artist Thao Lam comes a joyful celebration of an oft-maligned body part — the belly!

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Comprehension Strategies, Make Predictions, Oral Language, Integrated Learning

Topics: Diversity, Mental Health

Audience: ages 3 to 6 / grades K to 1

Cover of The One and Only Question.

The One and Only Question

It's Zeke's first day at his new school and his head is filled with one big question: what will he do when they call him the N-word like they did at his old school?

Resource Skills & Subjects: Key Ideas & Details, Comprehension Strategies, Oral Language, Integrated Learning, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Just for Fun!

Topics: Black Voices, Bullying, Diversity, Mental Health, Prejudice & Racism, Self-Esteem

Audience: ages 4 to 8 / grades K to 3

Sunny Days Inside

Linked short stories follow the interconnected lives of children living in one apartment building as they shelter in place during the pandemic.

Resource Skills & Subjects: Comprehension Strategies, Key Ideas & Details, Critical Thinking in Literacy, Text Forms & Genres, Integrated Learning

Topics: Diversity, Stories of Resilience

Audience: ages 9 to 12 / grades 4 to 7