Books About Diversity And Inclusion · 11 titles considered

The Best Diversity And Inclusion Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about diversity and inclusion? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Diversity And Inclusion

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

New Kid

By Jerry Craft · Book #1 in the New Kid series

A young artist navigates two worlds, struggling to fit in at a new school.

Newbery Medal (2020)Coretta Scott King Award (2020)
249 pages· 14,169 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 62,474 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

We're All Wonders

By R. J. Palacio (Author/Illustrator), R. J. Palacio

A child who feels like they don't fit in embarks on an imaginative journey to explore their identity.

32 pages· 223 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,646 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

A Poem for Peter

By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Steve Johnson (Illustrator), Lou Fancher (Illustrator)

An artist's dream defies odds, creating a groundbreaking children's book.

52 pages· 2,327 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,028 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Stacey's Remarkable Books

A library visit unites students through shared stories, transforming challenges into friendships.

32 pages· 968 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 692 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Not Quite Snow White

By Ashley Franklin, Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)

A young girl auditions for a school play and faces self-doubt and criticism from her peers.

32 pages· 571 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,621 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2017

The 57 Bus

A bus ride turns tragic, intertwining two teens' lives in a complex tale of justice and identity.

320 pages· 47,344 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 45,326 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2000

Hands Are Not for Hitting

Discover the power of hands for kindness, not harm.

40 pages· 587 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 637 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2023

Mascot

A school mascot sparks a heated debate, challenging students to confront identity and tradition.

256 pages· 22,878 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,211 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Red and Green and Blue and White

By Lee Wind, Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)

A shattered window tests a community's unity against prejudice.

32 pages· 377 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 494 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Picture Book · 2015

Let's Celebrate Diwali

Harini discovers diverse Diwali traditions beyond her own.

35 pages· 645 words
4.2/5 Goodreads · 31 ratings
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