Finding Diverse Books 2025 | Grades K-2

Updated April 7, 2026
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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The interpreter
Abtahi, Olivia
Paper Book
A sharp and heartfelt picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who's an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents. Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown...

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.

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.

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.

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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