The Tiny Activist
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Jules Vs. the Ocean
Written & Illustrated by: Jessie Sima For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Siblings, Social-Emotional Learning, Ocean, Girls Outdoors, BIPOC Characters. Summary: This book is so cute, and really funny. Jules wants nothing more from this day at the beach than to impress her older…
Read MoreUncle Bobby’s Wedding
Written by: Sarah S. Brannen Illustrated by: Lucia Soto Language: English Topics Covered: Family, LGBTQ, Interracial Marriage, LGBTQ Weddings, Social-Emotional Learning. Summary: This beautiful book is a relaunch of the original book published in 2008, but this time with human characters instead of guinea…
Read MoreYou Matter
I can’t imagine sharing a more beautiful or timely book than this one today. You Matter is a beautiful book that speaks directly to the listener’s heart. Addressing the reader in a humorous way, Christian Robinson manages to inspire a…
Read MoreIn My Anaana’s Amautik
Written by: Nadia Sammurtok Illustrated by: Lenny Lishchenko For ages: 3 years and up Language: English & Inuktitut Topics Covered: Indigenous Voices, Family, Love, Comfort, Emotional Support, Social-Emotional Learning, Own Voices. Summary: In My Anaana’s Amautik is an incredibly sweet story that celebrates the calm…
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 MoreThe Many Colors of Harpreet Singh
Written by: Supriya Kelkar Illustrated by: Alea Marley For ages: 3-7 years Language: English Topics Covered: Social-Emotional Learning, POC-Centric Narratives, Sikhism, Global Community. Summary: We are so flattered to have been contacted by the fantastic @littlefeministbookclub about becoming a part of their influencer program and receiving…
Read MoreA Voice for the Spirit Bears: How One Boy Inspired Millions to Save a Rare Animal
Written by: Carmen Oliver Illustrated by: Katy Dockrill For ages: 4 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: Environmental Activism, Historic Figure, Social-Emotional Growth, Shyness, Environmental Protection, Nature, Natural World. Summary: This story is based on David Simon Jackson, a person who organized for the safety and…
Read MoreA Stopwatch from Grampa
Written by: Loretta Garbutt Illustrated by: Carmen Mok For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Family, Loss, Grief, Death, Intergenerational Relationships, Grandparents, Social-Emotional Learning. Summary: A Stopwatch from Grampa begins right as our main character’s grandfather has passed away, leaving them his stopwatch. Grampa…
Read MoreWhen You Need Wings
Written & Illustrated by: Lita Judge For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Social-Emotional Learning, Fear, New Places, Anxiety, Growing Up, Mindfulness, Coping Strategies. Summary: In this uncertain time, we know fear is at an all-time high for a lot of folks. We’ve been…
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