Upper elementary readers get the opportunity to experience the culture of Merci’s close-knit Cuban American family, while also relating to the typical problems of any 6th grade girl. You’ve probably heard of this award-winning middle grade novel, which recently won the 2019 Newbery Medal. Merci Suarez Changes Gears (Interest Level: Grades 4-7) This novel-in-verse focuses on the refugee experience of a girl named Jude, who must leave her home in Syria and adjust to life (and middle school) in America. Other Words for Home (Interest Level: Grades 4-7) New and Exciting Diverse Books for Grades 3-5 Four titles in this leveled series will be available for your classroom library in August 2019.Ĭlick Here to Download Your Printable PreK-2 Diverse Booklist But he’s always ready to try something new! This series is ideal for emergent readers. Sadiq has many interests, from soccer to video games to cooking (and eating!) samosas. Sadiq Series (Interest Level: Grades 2-3, Reading Level: M)įrom Siman Nuurali comes fun-loving third grader, Sadiq, and his lively Somali American family. Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family offer both mirrors and windows to Muslim culture, but most importantly, Yasmin is simply a spunky second-grader who will appeal to early readers from any background. Several new books in Saadia Faruqi’s leveled series for young readers debuted in 2019, including Yasmin The Chef, Yasmin The Zookeeper and Yasmin The Superhero. Yasmin Series (Interest Level: Grades 1-2, Reading Level: K) The newest title, Lark and the Desert Disaster, was just published in April. Lark, who also happens to struggle with dyslexia, along with her brother, solve mysteries within their community. There are four titles in this leveled series of illustrated chapter books about twins Lark and Conner, who are of Korean and Kenyan heritage. Lark Series (Interest Level: Grades 1-3, Reading Level: N) Look for this debut picture book by Academy-Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o to be available for your bookshelf in October 2019. In this charming picture book which touches on family relationships and physical disabilities, a young child named Lou spends every Saturday with his or her (Lou’s gender is never identified) two grandfathers. Written by Vietnamese American author Minh Le and award-winning Thai American illustrator Dan Santat, this touching picture book with sparse text beautifully depicts Asian heritage and culture, while focusing on the universal challenges and joys of an intergenerational relationship.Ī Plan for Pops (Interest Level: Grades P-2) Jamila Thompkins Bigelow’s picture book captures a small piece of Muslim culture, while also being relatable to any child who loves to play dress-up.ĭrawn Together (Interest Level: Grades K-3) With the help of her mother’s colorful khimar (headscarf) collection, a young Muslim girl plays dress-up, pretending she is a superhero, a bird and more. Mommy’s Khimar (Interest Level: Grades P-3) (For even more information about these titles, scroll to the bottom of this post and watch the replay of our recent webinar, which features book talks on each one!) New and Exciting Diverse Books for Grades PreK-2 How diverse and inclusive is your classroom library? If you need diverse books but aren’t sure which titles to select, our list of new and exciting diverse books can help.
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