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Books are such an incredible way to open up the world to children, yet still today in 2017 the characters in children’s books remain overwhelmingly white. Studies show the importance of representation in literature, yet there is still an incredible diversity gap. The good news is that there is a groundswell of support for more...

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July 6, 2017

New Bilingual Books for Kids of All Ages

by Leanna

I’m always so excited when I come across books that encourage my children to read in Spanish. Bilingual books are great choices for children learning a language, because it can help increase the reader’s vocabulary by including text in their primary language. Even though they are still learning, they are able to read more complex...

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May 31, 2017

Japan Children’s Books for Your Young Adventurers

by Leanna

Books are such a wonderful way to travel the world with kids and to introduce them to new cultures. Thanks to mostly to Pokemon, my oldest son is fascinated with Japan, so we’ve been reading about its folktales, daily life, the language, and Japan’s unique blend of tradition and cutting-edge technology. Here are our top...

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January 27, 2017

Multicultural Children’s Book Day

by Leanna

Celebrate Multicultural Children’s Book Day by sharing your favorite multicultural books for kids in the comments or in the HUGE linky below! Why We Need Multicultural Children’s Book Day Now more than ever we need to raise children who not only tolerate but celebrate diversity. Reading diverse books together is one of the easiest and...

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January 25, 2016

Middle Grade Goddess Fiction

by Leanna

Do you have a daughter who loves to dress up as a princess? Inspire her with a tale of a real-life princess or a story of a goddess from mythology! Every little girl, it seems, wants to be a princess; yet the lessons many princess stories teach are questionable at best: Sit around and look...

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February 26, 2015

Products I Wish Were Easier to Find for My Multicultural Child

by Leanna

Disclaimer: I received complimentary product samples from Tru-Colour Bandages; however, all opinions are my own. The other products mentioned below were suggested by readers and fellow bloggers. They are included as a courtesy; mention here does not constitute an endorsement. I recently asked on my personal Facebook page what multicultural products people had trouble finding...

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January 12, 2015

Multicultural Children’s Book Day: Interview with the Founders

by Leanna

Multicultural Children’s Book Day – the annual event to celebrate and encourage the publication of multicultural books for children – is coming on January 27! I am thrilled that All Done Monkey and Multicultural Kid Blogs are co-hosts this year! I recently had the pleasure of chatting (via email) with the amazing founders of Multicultural...

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