The Tiny Activist
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Our Big Little Place
Written by: James A. Conan Illustrated by: Nicolle LaLonde For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: City Life, Interracial Families, Friends, Apartment Life, Pets, Imagination. Summary: This book follows a child as they talk about their life in an apartment building. Sometimes their parents talk…
Read MoreI Will Dance [released 5/26]
Written by: Nancy Bo Flood Illustrated by: Julianna Swaney For ages: 4 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: Dance, LGBTQ Families, Cerebral Palsy, Disability, Friendship, Acceptance, Goals, True Story. Summary: This is an absolutely beautiful story about a real girl who yearned to find a…
Read MoreMy Undead Life: Really Rotten Drama
Written by: Emma T. Graves Illustrated by: Ellie O’Shea (Binny Boo) For ages: 8-12 years Language: English Topics Covered: POC-Centric Narratives, Zombies, Growing Up, Family, Friendship. Summary: I really enjoyed this book! It’s the second in the series, but there was a quick recap of…
Read MoreInternment
Written by: Samira Ahmed Cover Art by: art by Dana Ledl, design by Karina Granda For ages: YA 12 years and up Language: English, some Arabic. Topics Covered: Islamophobia, Internment, Violence, Military Action, Oppression, History, Subversion, Independent Thought, Activism, Friendship, Love, Growing Up, Relationships. Summary: …
Read MoreDavid Jumps In
Written by: Alan Woo Illustrated by: Katty Maurey For ages: 4-7 years Language: English Topics Covered: History, Games, Friendship, Social-Emotional Learning, Moving, New School, Own Voices. Summary: It’s David’s first day at a brand new school and he’s feeling a little anxious about making…
Read MoreI Am Brown
Written by: Ashok Banker Illustrated by: Sandhya Prabhat For ages: 3 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: POC-Centric Narratives, Self-Esteem, Social-Emotional Learning, Diversity, Empowerment, Own Voices. Summary: Folx, this book is beautiful inside and out. I Am Brown is a celebration of the many…
Read MoreYou Be You! The Kid’s Guide to Gender, Sexuality, and Family
Written by: Johnathan Branfman Illustrated by: Julie Benbassat For ages: 7-11 Language: English Topics Covered: Gender, Sexuality, Trans Experience, Family, Discrimination (Transphobia, Homophobia, Sexism) Privilege, Intersectionality, Allyship, Attraction & Romance, Friendship Summary: This little book hopped off the shelf and into Lee’s hands like it…
Read MoreCo-Founder: Corrie “the Boss”
Co-Founder: Lee “the Dreamer”
