Diverse Children's Books
“DIVERSE CHILDREN’S BOOKS
There are very few children’s books with non-white characters. Please could all the wonderful HMs comment below with suggestions for children’s books that help fill the gap so we all have a list in one place and can get back to it when needed?”
The Hampstead Mums came up with this list of books showcasing diversity.
Caroline Pitcher
Mariana & the Merchild. The Time of the Lion
Katie &
Kevin Tsang
Sam Wu Series
Catherine Bruton
No ballet shoes in Syria
Ezra Jack Keats
The Snowy Day broke barriers when it was released in the 1960s
Ade Adepitan
Battle of the Cyborg Cat, and other books by this famous Paralympian.
Julia Donaldson
The Magic Paintbrush
sanae ishida
Little Kunoichi - The Ninja Girl.
Bharat babies
Super Satya. Always Anjali.
little people, big dreams
Book series showcasing a wide variety of people throughout history.
Andrea Beaty
Ada Twist, Scientist
Lupita nyong’o
Sulwe
Jacqueline woodson
The Day You Begin.
Jessica Love
Julian is a Mermaid
Matthew a Cherry
Hair Love
Matt de la Peña
Last Stop on Market Street
cedella marley
One Love
Ty allan jackson
When I close my eyes
Dorena williamson
Colorfull
Sesame Street
We’re different, we’re the same, and we’re all wonderful!
Don Freeman
Corduroy
Eileen Browne
Handa’s Surprise
Nathan bryon
Look up!
Yangsook choi
The Name Jar
Joseph coelhe & allison colpoys
If all the world were…
The boy at the back of the class
Elsa marston
The Olive Tree.
deloris jordan
Salt in his Shoes. Michael Jordan - in pursuit of a dream.
tola okogwu
Daddy do my hair? Beth’s Twists.
Going Places by Paul Reynolds. Not only does it celebrate with diverse looking people but it's all about non-conforming and thinking outside the box.
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander
We’re All Wonders by RJ Palacio
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox & Helen Oxenbury
My Friends by Taro Gomi
Izzy Gizmo by Pip Jones
Additional links shared by Hampstead Mums
Girl Power! - 50 Extraordinary Indian Women that Smashed Status Quo
Round Table Bookshop in Brixton - they specialise in Diverse Books
“My friend’s social enterprise Lantana Publishing specialises in inclusive children’s books”. https://lantanapublishing.com
