Multicultural Children's Book Day

#ReadYourWorld

Bold, Creative Girls and Women in Picture Books & 5 Book GIVEAWAY

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Please welcome Duncan Tonatiuh with his list of Bold, Creative Girls and Women in Picture Books (from his daughter’s library).

We are giving away 5 copies of his book, Danza! Amalia Hernández and El Ballet Folklórico de México. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter.

#ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2018, Eight Picture Books with Diverse Family Constellations

Bold, Creative Girls and Women in Picture Books (from my daughter’s library)

1. Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle, illustrated by Rafael López

This book is based on the story of Millo Castro, a young girl who pursued her dream of playing the drums at a time when girls in Cuba where not supposed to. Engles verses and López’s illustrations add magic to this inspirational story. [picture book, ages 4 and up]

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Graphic Novels Recommended by Sci-Fu Characters!

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Please welcome Yuhudi Mercado with a really original diversity book list! He choose books recommended by the characters of Sci-Fu!

Sci-Fu by Yuhudi Mercado

Hip-hop, sci-fi and kung fu all hit the turntables for the mash-up mix of the year! Cartoonist/force of nature Yehudi Mercado (Pantalones, TX, Rocket Salvage) sets his sights on 1980s Brooklyn and Wax, a young mix-master who scratches the perfect beat and accidentally summons a UFO that transports his family, best friend, and current crush to the robot-dominated planet of Discopia. Now Wax and his crew must master the intergalactic musical martial art of Sci-Fu to fight the power and save Earth. Word to your mother. [graphic novel, ages 9 and up]

 

Graphic Novels Recommended by Sci-Fu Characters!

1. Wax’s pick

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3: Stardust Crusaders by Hirohiko Araki

Wax is all about music. It’s the life force that flows through him. I imagine he would really tear into an action-packed manga about a troubled kid who thinks he’s possessed with a demon, but it turns out to be a superpower called “A Stand.” Many characters are named after famous musicians like Ronnie James Dio, Iggy Pop and Terrence Trent Darby. [graphic novel, ages 14 and up]

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#RepresentationMatters: 8 Diverse Picture Books for Next-Generation Change Makers

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Please welcome Jamia Wilson with her list of 8 Diverse Picture Books for Next-Generation Change Makers.

#ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2018, Eight Picture Books with Diverse Family Constellations

8 Diverse Picture Books for Next-Generation Change Makers

1. Young Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins

This our love letter to the next-generation of black leaders doers, thinkers, dreamers and creators. [picture book, ages 7 and up]

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Cozy Bilingual Bedtime Picture Books & 15 Book Giveaway!

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Please welcome The Platypus Media Editorial Team with their list of Cozy Bilingual (Spanish-English) Picture Books to Read at Bedtime.

We are giving away 15 copies of their book! To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom.

#ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2018, Eight Picture Books with Diverse Family Constellations

Cozy Bilingual (Spanish-English) Picture Books to Read at Bedtime

1. Nurtured and Nuzzled/Criados y acariciados by The Platypus Media Editorial Team, illustrated by Mike Speiser

Babies, whether in snowy dens, warm lagoons, cozy nests, or living rooms, are nurtured and nuzzled. These beautiful images of animal and human families will capture the imagination of even the youngest readers. [picture book, ages 0 and up] [Read more…]

12 Diverse Picture Books Featuring Supportive Parents & 3 Book Giveaway!

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Please welcome Gaia Cornwall with her list of 12 Diverse Picture Books Featuring Supportive Parents.

We are also giving away 3 copies of her book, Jabari Jumps. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom of the post.

#ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2018, Eight Picture Books with Diverse Family Constellations

12 Diverse Picture Books Featuring Supportive Parents

A list of books for young readers who feature diverse families with supportive parents.

1. Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

Jabari’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared to jump off the diving board at all! Right?  Set at the city pool, with the steady support of his dad, a young boy explores fear and bravery. [picture book, ages 4 and up]

2. Yo Soy Muslim: A Father’s Letter to His Daughter by Mark Gonzales, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini

Gonzales’ tender and lyrical writing paired with Amini’s magical illustrations makes for one gorgeous book that explores identity. A beautiful “mirror book” for Muslim, or Latin American families, as well as a beautiful “window book”/ introduction to the Muslim faith and indigenous Latin American culture. [picture book, ages 4 and up]

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