by Christy Tyner. This is a book about donor-conceived kids of two-mom families. Using simple but accurate language, we learn about sperm and egg cells, known-donors, donors from sperm banks, and instructions called genes that make up who we are. It will be most meaningful to kids ages 4-8. Zak’s Safari is also available in […]
by Jayneen Sanders. One of the most important social skills a child can learn is empathy. Being able to understand how another person is feeling and recognizing their needs helps people to connect to one another across race, culture and the diversity that is ever-present and so important to our world. This charming story uses […]
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 Shafia Zaloom. The only book you need to start a conversation with your kids about sexual harassment, consent, #metoo, and more.
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 Sonya Renee Taylor. Puberty comes with a lot of changes. Celebrate Your Body (And Its Changes, Too!) will help girls understand (and love) their bodies now and as they continue to grow.