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Equity Diversity & Inclusion (209 series)

Ouch Moments: When Words Are Used in Hurtful Ways

Microaggressions or ""ouch moments,"" as they are referred to in the story, are brief exchanges where an indignity, insult, or slight is expressedCwhether intentionally or notCfrom one person to another. For instance, when children use words like ""lame"" or ""gay"" to mean that something is bad, weird, or different, they communicate a message that having a disability or being part of LGBTQ+ community is equal to being bad, weird, or different. Children likely are not trying to be hurtful; they

Own Voices, Own Stories

Titles in this collection are written by new authors from historically marginalized groups with the intention of recognizing and amplifying new and diverse voices with underrepresented perspectives. By publishing the stories of our OVOS award winners, we hope to reflect authentic experiences and perspectives back to the children and families that share them -- and to our readers at large.

People Around the World

This set explores world cultures, examining their creative expression, religions, and holidays. Readers will learn how different groups contribute and relate to other groups around them. Timely issues such as multicultural societies and cultural diffusion are presented. How technology changes the way people from different cultures communicate and share with one another is also surveyed. Accessible narratives and colour photographs from different countries take readers on a journey around the wor

Planting People Growing Justice: Little World Citizens

Introduce children to world history, cultures, and languages with books celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and foster leadership development.Readers will embark on a journey of learning and discovery. They will develop the skills needed to become world citizens who work to build a more just, peaceful, sustainable, and inclusive society.

Queen to the Rescue, A

Henrietta Szold founded Hadassah, the Jewish women's social justice organization, in 1912, determined to help the starving families she saw in Palestine. Hadassah served everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or national origin, and continues its mission to this day.

Queer History Project

Join author Lee Wind on a fascinating journey through LGBTQIA+ history, as he delves into primary sources to reclaim the lives, loves, and identities of historical figures around the world.

Quiet Night, My Astronaut: The First Days (and Nights) of the War in Ukraine

This gorgeous, expressive picture book shows the first haunting days and nights of the war in Ukraine from a child's perspective. The child is scared, but will not be afraid. She believes in a higher power watching over them, keeping them safe--her astronaut. As she narrates, readers get a tender glimpse into a life on the front lines, one filled with love and trauma, fear and hope. A much needed perspective from Ukrainian author and illustrator.

Racial Bias: Is Change Possible?

Racial bias, particularly implicit racial bias, is an insidious harm affecting people of color in virtually every area of life. This book examines the factors that give rise to implicit racial bias, the damage it causes, whether we can change, and what we can do.

Racial Justice in America (21st Century Skills Library)

Race in America has been avoided in children's education for too long. The Racial Justice in America series explores the topic in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as a PBL activity across books. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author b

Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement (21st Century Skills Library)

The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series illuminates some of the successes and brilliance of the Asian American Pacific Islander community in America. The series explores and celebrates AAPI achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest and age-appropriate way. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center.