Finding Diverse Books 2025 | Grades K-2

Updated April 7, 2026
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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.


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