Stories tagged with: diversity

Thunder Cake and Other Wise Tales by Patricia Polacco

Posted 5 months ago by Patti L

Grandma has a special recipe to cure a child’s fear of thunder in our featured book Thunder Cake. Also included are more warm and wonderful books by children’s author Patricia Polacco.

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LGBTQ+ Chapter Books For Kids

Posted 5 months ago by Regina S

A rainbow of chapter books for and about LGBTQ+ kids and families.

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Fantastic Books for Kids by African American Authors

Posted 10 months ago by Patti L

In celebration of Black History Month, we compiled a list of picture books to read with your child by noted African American authors. Some inspire young minds, some are just for fun, and all are perfect for enjoying together.

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Picture Books That Introduce Sensitive Topics

Posted 11 months ago by Patti L

A selection of endearing stories for young children that focus on a variety of topics like family, friends, gender identity, individuality, love, marriage, tolerance, self-acceptance, kindness, respect, mental disabilities, nonconformity, teasing, social issues, emotions, immigrants, racism, friendship and courage.

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Welcoming Week: What It Is, Why It's Important

Posted over 2 years ago by Heather H

Launched in 2009, Welcoming Week is a national initiative aimed at bringing citizens closer together.

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An LGBTQ Reading List for Children & Young Adults

Posted over 2 years ago by Katie M

June is GLTB Book Month, and Toledo Library is offering a list of books for young readers that explore the LGBTQ experience!

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Diversity in Juvenile Fiction

Posted over 3 years ago by Katie M

April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and we’re prepared to do just that with this awesome variety of juvenile fiction titles.

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