Please see below a list of our recommendations for books which celebrate different cultures and diversity.

We All Belong by Natalie Goss and Alex Goss
A Children's Book About Diversity, Race and Empathy 
 

Along Came a Different by Tom McLoughlin
Reds love being red. Yellows love being yellow. And Blues love being blue. The problem is that they just don't like each other.
 

Our Diversity Makes us Stronger by Elizabeth Cole
In this kids’ book, our little hero named Nick will show your children that we all are different in many ways, and everyone is unique—which is great!

Have You Thanked an Inventor Today by Patrice McLaurin
A journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape. It chronicles the school day of a little boy.

 

My Skin Your Skin by Laura Henry-Allain MBE and Onyinye Iwu (released 21/10/21)
This book aims to celebrate diversity and combat racism in a child-friendly, positive, engaging and inclusive way.
 

So Much by Trish Cooke and Helen Oxenbury
A Celebration of the warmth of Afro-Caribbean family life. A rhythmic, cumulative story that captures the joy of being the baby in a large extended family – a baby who knows that he is absolutely, utterly adored.

 Hair Love by Matthew A. Cheery
Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair - and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere.
 

Think Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison
A beautiful first book to teach your little dreamers to follow all their biggest ideas.

 

Shine by Sarah Asuquo
A story which encourages young readers to celebrate diversity and to recognise how our differences make us special. It deals confidently with issues including bullying, low self-esteem, self-confidence and forgiveness in a manner that children can comprehend.

The Ghanaian Goldilocks by Tamara Pizzoli
Set in Accra, Ghana, The Ghanaian Goldilocks is a modern twist on the classic Goldilocks fairytale.

 

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy. Is an accessible book for children to learn about systemic racism and racist behaviour. An engaging children's book whose aim is opening a dialogue about systemic racism, inspired by Emmanuel Acho’s viral video series "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man."