When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents.
Families
by Juana Martinez-Neal
9780763693558
2018
by Grace Lin
9780316404488
2017
Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cookie and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night.
by Bao Phi, illustrated by Thi Bui
9781623708030
2017
As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam.
by Minh Lê, illustrated by Dan Santat
9781484767603
2018
A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.
by Susan Kuklin
0786808225
2006
Children from diverse families share thoughts about their families and photographs.
by Kevin Noble Maillard, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
9781626727465
2019
Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes.
by Matthew A. Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison
9780525553366
2019
A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Bonus: watch the animated short!
by Melinda Hardin
9781477816455
2013
A tribute to moms who serve their country in the military reveals their contributions as unsung heroes who construct buildings, fly planes, drive tanks and do many other important things to make the world a safer place.
by Doyin Richards
9781250078957
2016
What do daddies do with their children? They style hair, they carpool, they cuddle (after they look under beds for monsters). They play, they motivate, and they comfort.
by Gaia Cornwall
0763678384
2017
Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.
by Cheryl Minnema, illustrated by Julie Flett
9781517905019
2019
Johnny spies a pheasant which he believes is sleeping and his Grandma fears is dead, but they learn they were both wrong when the pheasant departs, leaving behind a gift.
by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson
9780399257742
2015
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.
by Isabel Quintero, illustrated by Zeke Peña
9780525553410
2019
When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her.
by Floyd Cooper
9780399167409
2017
Jackson's mom is getting married, and Jackson is nervous about his role and his new family.
by Oge Mora
9780316431279
2019
When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together.
by Shabazz Larkin
0998047791
2019
A love poem from a father to his two sons, and a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat.
by Traci Sorell
9781580897723
2018
Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word that is used to express gratitude. Journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks for celebrations big and small. A look at modern Native American life as told by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
by Yamile Saied Méndez, illustrated by Jaime Kim
9780062839930
2019
When a young girl is asked where she's from--where she's really from--she's no longer as she was. She decides to turn to her dear abuelo for some help with this ever-persistent question. But he doesn't quite give her the answer she expects.