Young, Gifted and Black

Written by: Jamia Wilson Illustrated by: Andrea Pippins For Ages: 8-12 years Language: English Topics Covered: POC-Centric Narratives, Historical Figures, Courage, Community, Representation. Summary: This bright, colorful, and celebratory book enthusiastically describes the achievements of 52 black heroes.  The biographies of these figures like Kofi Annan, Simone Biles, and Jean-Michel Basquiat are concisely written one…

Who are you? the kid’s guide to gender identity

Written by: Brook Pessin-Whedbee Illustrated by: Naomi Bardoff For Ages: 3 years and above Language: English Topics Covered: Gender Identity, Self Expression, Acceptance. Summary: This book is written in a conversational format with the reader, letting them know that whatever they like and however they feel is ok and even celebrated!  The reader has some…

Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World

Written by: Susan Hood Illustrated by: 13 Extraordinary Women For Ages: 4-12 years Language: English Topics Covered: POC-Centric Narratives, Strong Women, Trailblazers, Activism, STEM, Diversity. Summary: This book is awesome. It profiles 14 women and young girls that changed the world, and features a different artist illustrating each person. The women featured range from activists,…