Lists and Suggestions for Kids
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List: OFB 2022--Identity
Nigel and the moon
Eady, Antwan, author.
When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as...an astronaut, a dan... More
When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as...an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too! Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky. But it's Career Week at school, and Nigel can't find the courage to share his dreams. It's easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates--especially when he already feels out of place. Less
Black girl rising
Barnes, Brynne, 1983- author.
"A love letter to and for Black girls everywhere, Black Girl Rising alchemizes the sorrow and ... More
"A love letter to and for Black girls everywhere, Black Girl Rising alchemizes the sorrow and strength of the past into the brilliant gold of the future, sweeping young readers of all backgrounds into a lyrical exploration of what it means to be Black, female, and glorious"--Provided by publisher. Less
John's turn
Barnett, Mac, author.
"Every Friday, in the cafeteria, one of the kids gets up in front of the whole school and does... More
"Every Friday, in the cafeteria, one of the kids gets up in front of the whole school and does something. A performance. Today it's John's turn."-- Less
I am golden
Chen, Eva, 1980- author.
This moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese Americ... More
This moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children, is a jubilant celebration of accepting who you are. Less
My fade is fresh
Grant, Shauntay, author.
With so many beautiful hairstyles to choose from like perms and locs, a little girl decides to get ... More
With so many beautiful hairstyles to choose from like perms and locs, a little girl decides to get the freshest fade on the block. Less
Lunch from home
Stein, Joshua David, author.
When Ray, Preeti, Mina, and Niki bring their favorite lunches to school, their classmates scrunch t... More
When Ray, Preeti, Mina, and Niki bring their favorite lunches to school, their classmates scrunch their noses and act disgusted, but the four children learn to stand up for their lunches and cultural backgrounds. Based on the real-life childhood experiences of chefs Ray Garcia, Preeti Mistry, Mina Park, and Niki Russ Federman. Less
Hold them close : a love letter to black children
Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah, author.
"Hold happiness, trials, and triumph close. Written by Your Name Is a Song author Jamilah Thom... More
"Hold happiness, trials, and triumph close. Written by Your Name Is a Song author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow with stunning collages by debut illustrator Patrick Dougher, Hold Them Close is a moving celebration of Black children. Children will see that if they look to their glorious past, embrace their present feelings, and reach for a bright future, there is much to hold close, and they can light up the world" -- Front jacket flap. Less
Brown is warm, black is bright
Thomson, Sarah L., author.
Illustrations and text celebrate the colors brown and black, demonstrating the many positive assoca... More
Illustrations and text celebrate the colors brown and black, demonstrating the many positive assocations with these two colors. Less
My bindi
Varadarajan, Gita, author.
Divya is scared to put on the bindi for the first time. What if she gets made fun of? What will it ... More
Divya is scared to put on the bindi for the first time. What if she gets made fun of? What will it feel like? But Amma assures her that her bindi will bring protection. After Divya looks inside Amma's special box to find the perfect bindi to put on, she gazes in the mirror and discovers a new side of herself, and it gives her strength. In this tender debut picture book, author Gita Varadarajan crafts a powerful story about belonging, embracing your heritage, and believing in yourself. Archana Sreenivasan's vibrant and magical illustrations bring to life this journey of self-discovery. My Bindi is a universal message of the importance finding oneself and celebrating the unique beliefs and experiences that make us who we are.--Amazon.com. Less
Miss Quinces
Fajardo, Kat, 1991- author, illustrator.
"Sue just wants to spend the summer reading and making comics at sleepaway camp with her frien... More
"Sue just wants to spend the summer reading and making comics at sleepaway camp with her friends, but instead she gets stuck going to Honduras to visit relatives with her parents and two sisters. They live way out in the country, which means no texting, no cable, and no Internet! The trip takes a turn for the worse when Sue's mother announces that they'll be having a surprise quinceñera for Sue, which is the last thing she wants. She can't imagine wearing a big, floofy, colorful dress! What is Sue going to do? And how will she survive all this "quality" time with her rambunctious family?"-- Less
Invisible
Gonzalez, Christina Diaz, 1969-
Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain Sara: the loner Da... More
Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain Sara: the loner Dayara: the tough kid Nico: the rich kid And Miguel: the athlete And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same... just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help... or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school. Less
Pink, blue, and you! : questions for kids about gender and stereotypes
Gravel, Elise, author, illustrator.
"Is it okay for boys to cry? Can girls be strong? Should girls and boys be given different toy... More
"Is it okay for boys to cry? Can girls be strong? Should girls and boys be given different toys to play with and different clothes to wear? Should we all feel free to love whoever we choose to love? In this incredibly kid-friendly and easy-to-grasp picture book, author-illustrator Elise Gravel and transgender collaborator Mykaell Blais raise these questions and others relating to gender roles, acceptance, and stereotyping." -- Less
True you : a gender journey
Agna, Gwen, author.
"This affirming and inclusive photographic picture book offers a celebratory and informative l... More
"This affirming and inclusive photographic picture book offers a celebratory and informative look at kids and their wide-ranging gender identities. With the permission of their parents, the children were recorded and transcribed by authors Shelley Rotner and Gwen Agna as they were photographed."-- Less
If you're a kid like Gavin
Grimm, Gavin, author.
Recounts the true story of a young adult transgender activist who stood up, spoke out and fought fo... More
Recounts the true story of a young adult transgender activist who stood up, spoke out and fought for civil rights after his school discriminated against him, and how he is currently raising awareness and education for everyone. Less
