A few weeks ago I shared that, because of my role as Project Manager, I get to enjoy the motherlode of amazing multicultural books for kids that are donated to our project. And as a result, I wanted to find a fun way to share those books with the loyal folks who show up here to read every week and support this non-profit.
I am so proud of how well this series has taken off and even more pleased at the enthusiastic reactions of the authors and the readers every time I offer up a new “load” of Diverse Picture Books that the Mailman Book Fairy brought me. This week is no different 🙂
More New Diverse Kids’ Books to Consider
10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting with an Indian Sweet Treat by Sandhya Archarya
Join two adorable brothers in a fun-filled adventure and discover a tasty sweet from India! Idu (Ee-doo) and Adu (Aa-doo) are very excited. Guests are coming over for dinner and their Mamma has already cooked a lot. Next, she is cooking Gulab Jamuns, but Idu and Adu don t know what Gulab Jamuns are. Before long, they discover just how good these wonderful golden, sugary syrup-soaked balls are and how quickly they melt in their mouths. But Mamma has only made 10 Gulab Jamuns. Will they last until their guests come? This light-hearted, humorous story will warm your heart and tantalize your tastebuds. It also includes some basic lessons in counting and an easy recipe to make those delicious Gulab Jamuns yourself. Read this book aloud and enjoy a fun activity with your little ones.
The Cloud Artist by Sherri Maret:
Sherri Maret is formerly a veteran teacher/librarian media specialist. She now pursues a full-time career as an author of children’s books. Her passion is to energize students to write their own stories no matter what their age is. Both Sherri Maret and Merisha Sequoia Clark (illustrator) celebrate their Choctaw heritage with the release of their new book, The Cloud Artist: A Choctaw Tale.
Summary: Born with the gift of painting with the clouds, Leona, a little Choctaw girl, uses the sky as her canvas to the delight of her people. When a traveling man learns of her gift and invites her to join the carnival, the cloud artist must make a decision about what kind of artist she wants to be.
Just Imagine: What if There Were No Black People in the World by Tamara Shiloh
Jaxon’s Magical Adventure with Black Inventors and Scientists is the first book in the series, Just Imagine…What If There Were No Black People in the World? A children’s chapter book about African American inventors and scientists. It is historical fantasy fiction – the main character has a magical necklace that allows him to see and talk to African American inventors and scientists from the past. A children’s chapter book about African American inventors and scientists. It is historical fantasy fiction – the main character has a magical necklace that allows him to see and talk to African American inventors and scientists from the past.
Sporty Lou: Soccer King by Quentin Holmes:
Since 2009, the Real Street Kidz Multicultural Book Series has brought a much-needed voice and powerful cultural influence on the preteen book genre (ages 7-12). The Sporty Lou picture book is for kids 3-to-6-years old and adults who LOVE sports! Sporty Lou is a spunky determined kid with a big heart and bigger imagination. At the feet of his ‘mighty dad’, Sporty Lou is taught the basics of soccer. He struggles and falters but his little body holds a giant heart that won’t back down from a challenge! Cheer along as Sporty Lou’s imagination turns his backyard into a stadium full of roaring fans. Will he ultimately give in or take his first steps towards becoming a true sports legend?
Arjuna The Gentle Warrior by Vatsala Sperling
A children’s story featuring Arjuna, a compassionate warrior who must choose between abstaining from battle or fulfilling his destiny to end the war. Based on the Mahabharata, the famous Indian epic, adapted for Western children
Dear Dragon by Josh Funk
Josh Funk writes silly stories and somehow tricks people into publishing them as books – such as the Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast series (including The Case of the Stinky Stench and the upcoming Mission: Defrostable), It’s Not Jack and the Beanstalk, Dear Dragon, Pirasaurs!, and the forthcoming Albie Newton, How to Code a Sandcastle (in conjunction with Girls Who Code), Lost in the Library: A Story of Patience and Fortitude (in conjunction with the New York Public Library), It’s Not Hansel and Gretel, and more coming soon! His book, Dear Dragon has won numerous awards including 2017 Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2017 International Literacy Association Teacher’s Choice Reading List, 2017/2018 Maine Chickadee Award Nominee and the 2018/19 Missouri Association of Librarians Show Me Award Nominee.
More New Diverse Kids’ Books to Consider |Book Reviewers! We need you for MCBD2018!
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SUMMARY OF THE EVENT
FIRST, a giant blog tour —
so that readers, parents, teachers, librarians, and caregivers can explore lots of books with diversity content via book reviews, book lists, and links.
SECOND, a giant networking event —
to connect organizers, sponsors, co-hosts, bloggers, and others interested in expanding awareness of, and promotion of multicultural children’s books.
THIRD, a virtual book drive —
to place multicultural books in locations where they are needed.
Following the book review, you will find information and links for the generous SPONSORS, CO-HOSTS, and PARTNERS of the MCCBD global event.
Have Questions? Email the MCCBD Project Manager at Becky (at) MulticulturalChildrensBookDay (dot)com.
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