Normally, I would write a review of each book that I feature accompanied by a photo, but I think now, more than ever, parents and schools are looking for immediate resources. As a way to give you resources quickly, I have compiled a list of 50 board books that celebrate race and ethnicity either through the textual content of the book, its illustrations, or both. And while my speciality is board books, please feel free to add to this list with picture books or additional resources for families and schools.
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1. Joshua by the Sea by Angela Johnson with illustrations by Rhonda Mitchell
2. Rain Feet by Angela Johnson with illustrations by Rhonda Mitchell
3. Joshua's Night Whispers by Angela Johnson with illustrations by Rhonda Mitchell
4. Peekaboo Morning by Rachel Isadora
5. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
6. A Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
7. Peter's Chair by Ezra Jack Keats
8. Think Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison
9. Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison
10. Baby Dance by Ann Taylor
11. Ten, Nine, Eight by Molly Bang
12. More, More, More Said the Baby by Vera B Williams
13. Whose Toes Are Those by Jabari Asim with illustrations by LeUyen Pham
14. Global Baby Boys
15. Baby Says by John Steptoe
16. One Love by Cedella Marley and Vanessa Brantley-Newton
17. Every Little Thing: Based on the song 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley
18. When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner with illustrations by
David Catrow (Releasing in board book format in September 2020)
19. What is Light by Markette Sheppardand with illustrations by Cathy Ann Johnson
20. All Kinds of People by Shelley Rotner
21. Whoever You Are by Men Fox with illustrations by Leslie Staub
22. Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox with illustrations by
Helen Oxenbury
23. Harriet Tubman: My First Harriet Tubman by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
with illustrations by Pili Aguado
24. Muhammad Ali: My First Muhammad Ali by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
with illustrations by Brosmind
25. Mahatma Gandhi: My First Mahatma Gandhi by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
with illustrations by Albert Arrayás
26. Ella Fitzgerald: My First Ella Fitzgerald by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
with illustrations by Bàrbara Alca
27. Wilma Rudolph: My First Wilma Rudolph by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
with illustrations by Amelia Flower (releasing on June 16th 2020)
28. Josephine Baker: My First Josephine Baker by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
with illustrations by Agathe Sorlet
29. Zaha Hadid: My First Zaha Hadid by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
(releasing on October 6th 2020)
30. Bruce Lee: My First Bruce Lee by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
with illustrations by Miguel Bustos
31. We Sang You Home by Richard Van Camp
32. Welcome Song for Baby by Richard Van Camp
33. Loving Me by Debbie Slier
34. Baby Faces by DK Publishing
35. The Babies and Doggies Book by John Schindel and Molly Woodward
36. The Babies and Kitties Book by John Schindel and Molly Woodward
37. Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes by Annie Kubler
38. Sign and Sing Along: Its Bitsy Spider by Annie Kubler
39. Fiesta! by Ginger Foglesong Guy with illustrations by Rene King Moreno
40. Siesta by Ginger Foglesong Guy with illustrations by Rene King Moreno
41. Bananas for Two by Ellen Mayer with illustrations by Ying-Hwa Hu
42. The Wonder that is You by Glenys Nellist with illustrations by Aurelie Blanz
43. Good News! God Made Me! by Glenys Nellist with illustrations by Lizzie Walkley
44. Dim Sum for Everyone by Grace Lin
45. Little Heroes of Color: 50 Who Made a BIG Difference by David Heredia
46. Future Engineer by Lori Alexander with illustrations by Allison Black
47. Future Astronaut by Lori Alexander with illustrations by Allison Black
48. Future President by Lori Alexander with illustrations by Allison Black
49. Swan Lake by Jennifer Adams with illustrations Corey Egbert
50. Little Princess by Jennifer Adams with illustrations by Alison Oliver
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