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by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley. A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for 20 years! In this imaginative, evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her hair, encouraging Black children to be proud of their heritage and enhancing self-confidence.

by Pattie Fitzgerald. Parents always want to know how they can teach their children about personal safety without instilling fear and yet still get the important message across. Written with empowering child-friendly language, the main character‚ Sammy‚ helps parents and kids start the dialog by using simple rules that make sense to children.

by Maya Gonzalez. How do you daily confirm and celebrate gender fluidity when the ‘he’ and ‘she’ binary is so prevalent in EVERYTHING, everywhere, all the time!? Pronouns serve as a familiar starting point for kids and grown-ups to expand ideas about gender and celebrate personal expression with fun imagery that provides a place to […]

by Todd Parr. This book reminds kids that their unique traits are what make them so special. With nods to everything from race to gender expression to economic background.

by Juniper Fitzgerald and Elise Peterson. Illustrating the myriad ways that mothers provide for their children piloting airplanes, washing floors, or dancing at a strip club‚ this book is the first to depict a sex-worker parent. It provides an expanded notion of working mothers and challenges the idea that only some jobs result in good […]

by Jayneen Sanders. Through age-appropriate illustrations and engaging text this book will teach children the following crucial and empowering skills in personal body safety: identifying safe and unsafe feelings‚ recognizing early warning signs‚ developing a safety network‚ using the correct names for private parts‚ understanding the difference safe and unsafe touch‚ understanding the difference between […]

by Jessica Walton. This book introduces the youngest readers to understanding gender identity and transition in an accessible and heart-warming story about being true to yourself and being a good friend.

by Adiba Nelson. This book shares the message of inclusion, and helping children see that regardless of having a disability, all kids want and need the same thing – play and love.

by Kim S. Roman. A book for young children, ages 2 to 6 years old that helps parents open the lines of communication explaining the loss of a sibling through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss in a way that children can understand.

by Jayneen Sanders. Explore with the children in your care the important issues of gender equality and respectful relationships. Combining cheerful illustrations and a simple but effective narrative, this book will help children to understand that, fundamentally, there is no difference between us. Throughout the text, open-ended questions are provided on each spread so children […]

por Jennifer Moore-Mallinos. Todos los niños tienen secretos, y es divertido guardar muchos secretos, por ejemplo, un regalo sorpresa de cumpleaños para mamá o un apretón de manos secreto con un joven amigo. Pero a veces, los niños tienen secretos que los hacen sentir mal, y es mejor compartir estos secretos con sus padres o […]

by Jessica Love. A picture book that offers a jubilant picture of self-love, and a celebration of individuality outside of the gender binary.