2021 marks the 25th anniversary of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). Every year on April 30th, libraries and schools across the country celebrate children, families, and reading while recognizing the importance of literacy for all children of all language and cultural backgrounds.  During El día de los niños/El día de los libros an emphasis is placed on sharing books that celebrate diverse cultures, languages and families. This celebration of children and literacy coincides with Día del niño celebrated throughout Mexico and other Latin American countries.

Join us in celebrating by reading a book with your family.  To learn more about the celebrations check out Celebremos El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Book Fiesta! Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day) written by Pat Mora and Illustrated by Rafael López.

Grades K-2

Each of the books listed below celebrates diversity in one way or another.  These titles are perfect for sharing with children in grades K-2.  They are shorter, illustrated stories that can be read together or independently.  We encourage you to talk about the people, heritage and cultures within these stories, and join us in celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros.

Lizzie Demands a Seat: Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights

eBook

A New Kind of Wild

Black is a Rainbow Color

eBook

The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story

DVD   |   hoopla Audiobook

Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built

The Cat Man of Aleppo

eBook

We Are Water Protectors

eBook

Evelyn del Rey is Moving Away

eBook   |   eBook Spanish   |   hoopla Audiobook

Our Little Kitchen

hoopla eBook

Your Name is a Song

hoopla eBook

Nana Akua Goes to School

eBook

The Most Beautiful Thing

eBook   |   hoopla eBook

Grades 3-5