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Catalog of Diverse Kids Books
Paperback
General ReferenceGeneral Parenting
Publisher Price: $17.95
ISBN13: 9781966150046
Publisher: Scoochie & Skiddles, LLC
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Catalog of Diverse Kids Books is a first-of-its-kind guide intended to introduce readers to over 150 kids books that advance greater representation of diverse populations/topics. This unique resource is for parents, educators, librarians, and anyone who cares about diversity in children's books.
Children's literature is one of the most influential tools in shaping young minds and opening their hearts. Books serve as both mirrors and windows, allowing the young reader to see themselves on the pages they are reading or gain better understanding of new ideas/topics.
Why This Catalog & Why Now?Right now, diversity is under siege - stories that reflect the richness of diverse cultures, races, beliefs, and family structures risk being silenced. It is vital to create spaces where diverse voices are celebrated - not silenced! Independent authors are bridging representation gaps, ensuring kids have access to stories where they can be seen and where they can explore worlds unknow. Yet, indie authors can often remain invisible to those who need them most. This catalog is our response, a powerful testament that celebrates these voices.
Featuring the work of 100 indie authors from across the globe. Inside, books are organized into 13 sections representing unique subjects (e.g. Abilities/Disabilities, BIPOC, Multicultural, Diversity & Inclusion, etc.). Each page features information, supplied by the author, about a different book, including book title and cover, author and illustrator, a book description, QR code, and a URL for more information.
Kids books aren't just books - they're gateways to empathy, understanding, and acceptance for the next generation.
Thanks to the participating authors:
Jennifer Nestor; Mitzi Scotten; Ngoc K. Schmidt; Ariane and Todd Erickson; Phyllis Schwartz; Lisa Jacovsky; S J Riding; Karen Olson; Ashley Hamblin; Carmen Parets Luque; Kate Levett; Jill Craven; Heather Prinzo; Charise Thomason; Colleen Brunetti; Desiree Dusablon; Stefani Pineda and Ellen H. S.; Andria Williams; Ashley Donegan; Life Is Better With Friends; Sarah Wills Carlsson; Danielle Owens & Jessica McGovern; Meg Unger, Dr. Deven Tellis; Cathy Longano; Erin Murphy Welch; Angel & Tracey Jimenez; Cc Wellington; Amanda Aliff, LPC; Shannon Savory; Jessica Tate; Caitlin Bogue; Marie Josée Cerin Arthus; Janine Andrews; Stephanie Lock; L.A. Hill; Portia Smith; Kara Navolio; Becky Cymbaluk; Victoria Cerdeira; Ellwyn Autumn; Francis Edwards; Christy Perdue; Carole Lisa Lynn Gilbert; TGQ KIDZ; Mady Foster; Rashda Munawar; Papa Paws; Latasha Vernon; Katie Kibort-Gibbons; Joanne Moore; Shequitta Kelly; M. C. Ryder; Jyothsna; Shan L. Spyker; A. Kidd; Jan Boydstun and Jim Brackman; Tracey D. Hill; Sangeetha Narayan; Samantha Arrington Sliney; Robbin Miller; Evita Giron; Becky Zingale; Anuja Mohla; Nora Bruno; Nadia Sliz; DaShan Thomas; Melissa Smith; Kelle Lima; D.L. Nelson; Juli Lubelczyk; Lindsey Larsen; Cassandra Whitaker; Michelle De Robillard; Kim Spence-Bollinger; Raven Howell; Kathryn Rossati; Dr Sarah Pye; Lashana Standard; Argyro Graphy; Katie Baron; Candice J. Fathi, MEd.; A and J Books; Linda Laughlin; Keidra Burgin-McGriff; Tina Haydamacha; Marie Josee Cerin Arthus; Jason Williams; Webilor Ediale; C.M. Harris; Brandon Moore; Theresa N. Miller; Ajanta & Vivek; Veronica Stanley-Hooper; Gary Fyles; AngJon Hornibrook; Natalia Tamara; Spike Zephaniah Stephenson; Vontavia J. Heard; Lisa Schreiber; Spirited Moon; Chantelle Stieghan; Lia Wu; Roberto Concepcion
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