An introduction to disability, these books showcase the diverse worlds of disabled children and adults to help foster a community of inclusion and accessibility. When able, I focused on titles that were created by authors and illustrators who identify as disabled. I also noted which titles are set in dyslexic-friendly fonts or have other formats, like eBooks or audiobooks.
In collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC, here are titles to help start the conversation on and provide an introduction to mental health.
These books provide an introduction to anxiety. Produced in collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC.
Great fiction, graphic novels, and nonfiction for kids in grades 3-5.
This list represents only a small selection of the vast diversity of themes, perspective, and genres of Latine filmmaking and television. It's a great place to get you started.
Read these recently published, heartfelt, and engaging young adult novels that put Latin-American heritage into the spotlight all year.
Here are a few books that I hope will serve as both windows and mirrors for all who read them, just as they have for me.
Here is a short list of movies directed by women and featuring awesome women.
Our expert staff members look back at the year and share some favorite titles.
Our expert staff members look back at the year and share some favorite titles.
Broaden your knowledge about various tribes and the unique challenges Native and Indigenous communities face with these nonfiction titles.
Enjoy this list of movies and TV series. Age recommendations provided by commonsensemedia.org.
Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.
Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.
Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.
Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.
Our expert staff members look back at the year and share their favorite titles.
Enjoy this selection of documentaries.
Books by and about Native and Indigenous people and communities for kids ages 0-8.
From "heart-achy" romance to trippy dystopian, this list celebrates Native voices all year long.
These books feature Hispanic characters, settings, and stories, with a focus on Hispanic authors and illustrators.
Horror visionary Jordan Peele puts together a brilliant collection of horror stories featuring powerhouse African American authors. There will not be a moment where you aren’t on the edge of your seat, and chances are you will be thinking about many of the realities featured in each story long after you’ve turned the last page.
Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and life experiences of Native and Indigenous people in these adult fiction books.
These are some of our favorite books to share with babies through preschoolers featuring Indigenous and Native American people and stories. We focused on books with Indigenous authors and illustrators.
These are some of our favorite books to share with kids in grades K-2 featuring Indigenous and Native American people. We focused on books with Indigenous authors and illustrators.
Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. We have created a list of movies, TV shows, documentaries, and short films showing what it is like to live with various disabilities.
These books feature real and fictional characters with disabilities to showcase how inclusion and diversity improve our community as well as remind disabled readers that they're not alone. When able, I focused on titles that were created by authors and illustrators who identify as disabled. I also noted which titles are set in dyslexic-friendly fonts or have other formats, like eBooks or audiobooks.
These books feature real and fictional characters with disabilities in order to showcase how inclusion and diversity improve our community as well as remind disabled readers that they're not alone. When able, I focused on titles that were created by authors and illustrators who identify as disabled. I also noted which titles are set in dyslexic-friendly fonts or have other formats, like eBooks or audiobooks.
Books by and about Native and Indigenous people and communities for kids ages 8 and up.
We think you will enjoy these movies, compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.
Our staff suggests books and films written by Filipino authors or featuring Filipino characters.
Enjoy this selection of movies and TV series.
Young adult readers of Indigenous literature, rejoice! Whether you're a fan of thrillers, romance, horror, or realistic fiction, these recently published books will see you through.
These are some of our favorite books to share with kids in grades 3-5 that feature Indigenous and Native American people, stories, and information. We focused on Indigenous authors and illustrators.
Enjoy these recent novels that range from romance and historical fiction to coming-of-age---even werewolves!
Selected in honor of Autism Acceptance Month, these books were written by autistic adults, autistic parents of children on the autism spectrum, and neurotypical parents of autistic children who are also advocates for the neurodiversity movement. Andrew selected the adult titles, Grace the teen titles, and Holly the children's titles.