Finding Diverse Books 2025 | Grades K-2

Updated April 7, 2026
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Finding Diverse Books 2025 | Grades K-2

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Fang, X.
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A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book! * Join Mei Mei on her hilarious and emotional journey in this dramatic and tenderhearted picture book about guilt and forgiveness, from the acclaimed creator of We Are Definitely Human. When...

A young girl lets her grandmother's cat take the blame for breaking a treasured mug, but eventually succumbs to guilt and confesses. Tackles a serious subject with surprising humor and a sweet, satisfying ending.

Fall is for beginnings
LaRocca, Rajani
Paper Book
From Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca and critically acclaimed illustrator Abhi Alwar, an authentic celebration of friendship and finding your place in this back-to-school picture book and follow up to Summer Is for Cousins Ravi can't wait for the start of the new school year!...

Ravi from Summer Is For Cousins is back at school. This season, he struggles with his best friend Joe's desire to add new girl Ellie to their friend group. A compassionate exploration of a common elementary school friendship conundrum.

I hear the snow, I feel the sea
Milusich, Janice
Paper Book
In this lyrical picture book illustrated by a two-time Caldecott Medalist, share in a blind child's joyful experience of the changing seasons. A SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD HONOR Where I live, seasons change. I know because my fingers and toes, my ears, my...

A blind child experiences the four seasons through sound, smell, taste, and touch. Use this one to supplement writing activities highlighting sensory language and mindfulness exercises like the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique.

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