It’s hard to overstate the need for diversity in children’s literature. Thankfully, there are more great children’s books available that not only have diverse characters but diverse protagonists. That is, non-white characters are not only included as token minority friends of the main character but increasingly are being cast as main characters themselves. To celebrate, here …
Summer is coming, and with it a freedom from the time constraints of the school year. Make the most of this time by focusing on diverse children’s books, with recommendations from parents and educators from around the world. Summer reading with children is the perfect opportunity to travel the world through books! The flexibility of school …
Celebrating Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2019 with Kitab World Multicultural Kid Blogs is excited to be celebrating Multicultural Children’s Book Day, an annual literary celebration that highlights children’s books reflecting diverse families and cultures. As a parent with a multicultural family who also values travel, participating in Multicultural Children’s Book Day provides an opportunity for …
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What do you know about Malawi? Malawi is a small, landlocked country in southeastern Africa with diverse wildlife and a gorgeous landscape. Here are 8 fun facts about this beautiful country, plus books to learn more! 8 Fun Facts About Malawi 1. The official language is English! But there are many other languages spoken as …
Books are our favorite. They give us a peek into another world, another life, and in some cases, another culture. There are so many terrific books available for kids, but I thought I’d share a few multicultural books for summer reading from our family’s library that you might enjoy. Happy reading! This post contains affiliate …