What books should I be Reading with my Child? Resources for you!

There are so many multicultural books out there! How do you know which books are high-quality literature and will help your children expand their minds? The good news is that so many qualified professionals have already done this for you! Check out the websites below to find out more information on multicultural children's literature and get your reading list going!

• 50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know: This article, created by the Cooperative Children's Book Center, shares 50 "books by and about people of color and First/Native Nations individuals: African and African Americans, American Indians, Asian/Pacific and Asian Pacific Americans, and Latinos" that children will be interested in and can learn from. The list is broken into four categories, preschool, ages 5-7, ages 7-9, and ages 9-12 so that you can pick stories that are appropriate for your children.
• Social Justice Books: This website has curated booklists that cover a range of topics from gender identity, Native Americans, Muslims, incarceration, and so much more! They also offer book reviews, information on how to use their suggested books in the classroom, and educational articles on multicultural literature. 
• How to Choose Outstanding Multicultural Books: This scholastic article offers 50 multicultural titles, separated by topic. The topics include African American literature, Native American literature, Jewish literature, Asian American literature, and more. In addition to a book list and brief description of each book, each topic also has advice and considerations from "top educators, writers, and illustrators on how to spot literature that transcends stereotypes." 

These resources can be used to find quality multicultural children's literature to introduce at home or at school.