Finding Diverse Books 2026 | Grades K-2

Updated January 16, 2026
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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The camel library : a true story from Pakistan
Abbas, Marzieh
Paper Book
Alongside warm and soft illustrations by Anain Shaikh, Marzieh Abbas lovingly weaves the heartfelt true story of Pakistan's first camel library, which reconnected Pakistani children to the light of books in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meet Roshan the camel! He spends...

Pair with Waiting for the Biblioburro and That Book Woman for a look at animal helpers bringing books to kids in remote locations around the world.

La intérprete
Abtahi, Olivia
Paper Book
Un conmovedor y sincero libro ilustrado sobre una joven que tiene dos trabajos, uno como chica aficionada del futbol y otro como intérprete para sus padres hispanohablantes. Cuando Cecilia no está en el campo de futbol marcando goles, acompaña a sus padres a todo tipo de lugares...

A bilingual girl takes pride in her role as her Spanish-speaking parents' interpreter and learns to ask for help when the workload gets overwhelming.

Also available as an English language book, English language e-book, and Spanish language digital audiobook.

One can
Button, Lana
Paper Book
A child donates a can of food to their school food drive. But in an unexpected twist, they come to understand what it means to give and receive. A child is excited to donate a can of their favorite Zoodelicious to the school food drive. Their teacher has explained that the food will be...

The story of a food drive, as experienced by a kid who doesn't realize his family is one of the recipients. Use this one to explore what it means to be generous, especially in the lead up to school-wide donation drives that may leave some kids feeling self-conscious.

Broken
Fang, X.
Paper Book
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.

Moon song
Goade, Michaela
Paper Book
Cuddle up with this celebration of winter and explore the wonders of nature's light with Moon Song from Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade. On an island at the edge of a silvery sea, when the moon rises and night falls, a girl spins a story for...

This companion to the beloved Berry Song from Caldecott Medalist Goade (Tlingit) celebrates the beauty of Alaska's long winter nights. An absolute gem.

¡Mistaco! : a tale of tragedy y tortillas
Kinkz, Eliza
Paper Book
* "[W]ith magnificently scrawled artwork, Kinkz offers a story that blends deep empathy, raucous candor, and a useful ritual for dealing with shame." --Publishers Weekly, starred review A chaotically funny debut picture book about a girl who's had a terrible day full of...

A hilarious, encouraging story about the inevitability of making mistakes. A great choice for SEL lessons on resilience and self-compassion.

Also available as a Spanish language book.

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.

Some of us : a story of citizenship and the United States
LaRocca, Rajani
Paper Book
Discover what it means to become a US citizen and how the process unfolds in this "inspiring picture book" (The Washington Post) about immigration and naturalization. What does US citizenship look like? Some of us are citizens by birth. ...

A poetic exploration of the many ways to be and become a US citizen--and the hopes, dreams, and beliefs that unite us as Americans. The inclusion of factual information about the immigration process and the emotional experience of becoming a citizen should help answer kids' questions about this complex topic.

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.

Family feast!
Weatherford, Carole Boston
Paper Book
From the award-winning author and illustrator of Standing in the Need of Prayer comes a joyous picture book about an intergenerational Black family cooking a delicious feast and appreciating their quality time together. Aunts, uncles, cousins, all pitch in. ...

A family gathers to celebrate a special occasion with a special meal. Pair with The Blue Table and At Our Table for Thanksgiving storytimes that celebrate families' feasting traditions.


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