I Love My Colorful Nails by Luis Amavisca Books That Defy Gender Normsġ1 – We all know that children of any gender enjoy painting their nails. This is an excellent story to read aloud to your students when teaching about cultural differences. Despite the stares and comments from other students, Faizah is fascinated with the ocean blue hijab, and Asiya wears it with pride. This day is extra special because Asiya, the oldest of the two girls, wears her hijab to school for the first time. This powerful story follows two sisters during their first day of school. Adding this excellent story to your library is a must.ġ0 – The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad Although Jin, Fatimah, Maria struggle to read, write, and speak in English, they show bravery and determination as they make friends and participate in class. O’Brien shares the stories of 3 students that move to the United States from Korea, Somalia, and Guatemala. I love how relatable this story is as it shows how kids from different countries live similar lives with slight differences.ĩ – Many kids experience being a new student at a new school, and some even come from other countries. The boys take turns talking about what their houses look like, what they wear to school, what they eat, and more. Thie book paints the picture of how seven boys from different countries around the World live their lives. This story will show your students that they can be proud of who they are and where they come from. By the end of this story, Unhei realizes that her name is the only one that truly fits. When she begins attending her new school, Unhei decides that her name is too difficult to pronounce and needs a new one. 7 – The Name Jar by Yangsook ChoiĪ beautiful story about Unhei, a young girl from Japan who moves to the United States with her family. Students love the illustrations in this book because they can visualize living in another country as a kid their own age. Although Elliot and Kailash talk about enjoying similar activities in their letters, the illustrations show how those experiences differ based on where they live. This inclusive picture book is about two boys who are pen-pals, writing to each other from different countries. Culturally Inclusive Picture Books 6 – Same, Same But Different by Jenny Sue Kostecki This story includes characters that speak about their daily routines as they navigate through life with unique challenges. Just Ask by Sonia SotomayorĪ must-have picture book about people with all kinds of abilities and disabilities that shows students that it’s okay to ask questions. This story paints a beautiful picture of Brontorina’s journey to becoming a ballerina and her friends’ determination to transform their dance class into a space big enough for everyone.ĥ -Young students often have questions about people that look or act differently than they do. Brontorina is a dinosaur that wants to be a ballerina, but the other kids tell her that she’s too big. 4 – Brontorina by James HoweĪ short story that is all about inclusion. Not only will your students be captivated by the colorful illustrations, but the heartfelt and relatable message will keep them engaged from cover to cover. This story follows Auggie, a boy who looks different from the other kids, as he shows his classmates that everyone is different in their own way. Inclusive picture books like this, promote friendship, positive self-esteem, individuality, and choosing kindness. This story will show your students that different is not weird and teach that differences are what make us unique. At first, Charlie thinks Emma is “weird,” but that changes once he learns that some people are different on the outside, and others are different on the inside. This story follows the girls as they help the other kids see past their differences and make new friends.Ī beautiful story about two young children that become friends despite their physical differences. Soon, she is labeled “The Giraffe Girl” and spends her time hiding alone until she meets another outcast named Cassie. When Geraldine moves to a new school, she feels out of place because none of the other kids look like her. This inclusive picture book models that differences are not bad and should be celebrated. Picture Books That Celebrate Differences in Appearance 1 – Geraldine by Elizabeth Lilly My students and I love #19 so much that it could have a post of its own! If you’re like me, you’ve probably struggled to find age-appropriate picture books to add to your inclusive classroom library, but look no further! Here is my list of 20 must-have picture books that celebrate differences in appearance, interest, abilities, culture, and more. Does talking to children about individual differences teach discrimination? Absolutely not! In fact, it teaches them to look past those differences and accept others for who they are.
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