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On My Desk | New Diverse Kids’ Books to Consider (11-1-2017)

November 1, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

On My Desk | New Diverse Kids’ Books to Consider

 

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 shared another batch of dandy diverse books for kids last week as well including a new graphic novel with a science theme that made my reluctant reader daughter positively GIDDY.

As the prep for MCBD2018 gets into full swing, I’d like to do something fun and different simply because so many of these books deserve as much visibility as we can offer. With that in mind, I’d like to start something new called On My Desk as a way to share some of the notable multicultural books for kids that cross my desk every week.  Here’s what the Mailman Book Fairy brought me this week in the way of New Diverse Kids’ Books to Consider:

My Little Angel by Sherrill S. Cannon: 

Author Sherrill Cannon

Share a day in the life of a little girl whose tiny guardian angel named Angela sits on her shoulder to keep the child safe and guide her through the day.Her activities include getting ready for school, crossing the street, being polite and kind to friends, learning her lessons, fastening her seatbelt while traveling, being aware of stranger-danger, praying for her pets, and reminding her constantly that she is loved. This award-winning book is Sherrill’s ninth book! Here other bestsellers include The Golden Rule, Mice & Spiders & Webs … Oh My!, My Fingerpaint Masterpiece, Manner-Man, Gimme-Jimmy, The Magic Word, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys, and Santa’s Birthday Gift.

LaDonna Plays Hoops by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle

LaDonna Plays Hoops

This is an inspirational and contemporary story of a young, African-American girl who goes to visit her grandma for a family reunion.  While there, she tries to become the family hoops star.  She wonders if she has the skill and the will.  The story presents subtle, everyday events that teach life lessons.

Todos A Comer: A Mexican Food Alphabet Book  by Dr. Ma. Almla Gonzalez Perez

Winner of the 2017 International Latino Book Award for Best Latino Focused Children’s Picture Book! Mexican food has transcended borders and has achieved great success in the United States. This picturesque bilingual alphabet book will help children learn their alphabet while learning more about the ingredients and procedures for preparing delicious Mexican food. Includes a picture glossary of Mexican cooking utensils. La comida mexicana ha transcendido fronteras y ha logrado gran éxito en los Estados Unidos. Este abecedario pintoresco sobre la comida mexicana ayudara los niños aprender sus abecedario mientras aprendiendo más sobre los ingredientes y procedimientos de preparar las muy deliciosas comidas mexicanas. Incluye un glosario de utensilios de la cocina mexicana.

The Little Doctor {El doctorcito} By Juan J. Guerra

Salvador raced home from school to share exciting news with his abuela: he made an A+ on his science test! But at home, he learns that his grandmother needs his help. She is going to the doctor and wants her grandson to interpret for her. Abuela is nervous because she has never been to a doctor in the United States. In El Salvador, she either saw a curandera or drank te de manzanilla when she felt sick.  When he learns that none of the physicians speak Spanish, the boy realizes that he is completely responsible for making sure the doctor understands his grandmother and that she understands his instructions!

What great diverse book is “on YOUR desk?”

 

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Comments

  1. Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle says

    November 1, 2017 at 9:23 am

    Thanks so much for sharing my story on your blog!

    • Valarie Budayr says

      November 1, 2017 at 9:45 am

      Thanks for being part of MCBD2018, Kimberly!

  2. Juan says

    November 3, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    Thank you for sharing The Little Doctor with your community! Juan

    • Valarie Budayr says

      November 3, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you for sharing your beautiful book with us!

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