Author: Meg Medina

Illustrator: Sonia Sanchez

Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela’s best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today–not after Evelyn moves away.

Author: Grace Byers

Illustrator: Keturah A. Bobo 

We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.

Author: Derrick Barnes

Illustrator: Gordon C. Jones

The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He’s got big plans and no doubt he’ll see them through–as he’s creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he’s afraid because he’s so often misunderstood and called what he is not.

Author: Eva Chen

Illustrator: Sophie Diao

This joyful and lyrical picture book from New York Times bestselling author Eva Chen and illustrator Sophie Diao is a moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children.

Author: Jacqueline Y. Lynch

illustrator: Elena Sanchez

I Am Who I Am uses the letters of the alphabet to affirm and empower young readers. These powerful affirmations will help to build your child’s self-esteem and transform their view of self.

Author: Alissa Holder & Zulekha Holder-Young

Illustrator: Nneka Myers

It’s a new day and Ayaan has woken up on the wrong side of the bed, where nothing feels quite right. What if he doesn’t know the answer at school? What if he messes up? But as he sets out that morning, all it takes is a few reminders from his mom and some friends in the neighborhood to remind him that a new day is a good day.

Author: Tameka Fryer Brown

Illustrator: Shane W. Evans

What color is your mood? On a really good day, Jamie feels purple like the first bite of a juicy cold plum. And with a crayon in his hand, Jamie eases into a green feeling–like a dragon dancing through a jungle made of green jello. But when his brothers push him around and make fun of his drawings, Jamie feels like a dark gray storm brewing. What will it take to put Jamie back in a bright-feeling mood?

Author: Jamiyl & Tracy-Ann Samuels

Illustrator: Nidhom

This is the story of a boy who is faced with the challenge of adapting to a new environment and finding the courage to deal with his feelings head-on. This is a tale about CHANGE and how it affects the mind of an amazing boy.

Author: Supriya Kelkar

Illustrator: Alea Marley

Harpreet Singh loves his colors–but when his family moves to a new city, everything just feels gray. Can he find a way to make life bright again?

Author: Mechal Renee Roe

It’s a bright, joyful easy reader that will have boys everywhere saying “I am born to be awesome!”

Author: Mechal Renee Roe

Celebrate diversity with this bright, joyful level 1 Step Into Reading book that will have girls everywhere repeating the book’s chorus: “I love being me!”

Author: Lenore Look

Illustrator: LeUyen Pham

A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences–with a truly unforgettable character.

Author: Kelly J. Baptiste

Isaiah is now the big man of the house. But it’s a lot harder than his dad made it look. His little sister, Charlie, asks too many questions, and Mama’s gone totally silent.

Good thing Isaiah can count on his best friend, Sneaky, who always has a scheme for getting around the rules. Plus, his classmate Angel has a few good ideas of her own–once she stops hassling Isaiah.

And when things get really tough, there’s Daddy’s journal, filled with stories about the amazing Isaiah Dunn, a superhero who gets his powers from beans and rice. Isaiah wishes his dad’s tales were real. He could use those powers right about now!

Author: Angela Dominguez

Stella Díaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella Díaz is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this year, and Stella feels very lonely.