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📚 🌍Multicultural Library 🌍📖
The Multicultural Education Project is committed to providing educational resources that promote diversity and inclusivity. The Multicultural Library page on our website is a curated list of books that have been reviewed by our team and are relevant to multicultural education. We would like to clarify that our page might contain affiliate links to advertise some of the books and promote the authors. Our purpose is to provide a resource for teachers, parents, and students who are looking to learn more about the world of arts and culture and to increase their understanding and appreciation of the diversity of our world. These titles can help to immerse readers in different cultures and to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those from different backgrounds. We hope that our list will be a valuable resource for those looking to expand their knowledge and appreciation of the world around us.
Art All Around
Get ready to embark on a global adventure with Ms. Milla, a passionate visual arts teacher who loves to explore the world and share her love for art and culture with her students. In "Art All Around," you'll join Ms. Milla and her students, Malu and Heitor, as they travel to different countries, uncovering artifacts, curiosities, and fun facts that will spark your curiosity and ignite your imagination.
Along the way, you'll learn how to be respectful of other cultures and discover the unique ways that art and creativity manifest themselves around the world. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of visual arts, "Art All Around" is a fun and engaging read that will inspire you to see the world through a new lens.
Join Ms. Milla and her students on a journey of discovery and learning about the power of art to connect us all. With vibrant illustrations and an easy-to-follow narrative, "Art All Around" is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the world and learn about the rich diversity of our global community.
Along the way, you'll learn how to be respectful of other cultures and discover the unique ways that art and creativity manifest themselves around the world. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of visual arts, "Art All Around" is a fun and engaging read that will inspire you to see the world through a new lens.
Join Ms. Milla and her students on a journey of discovery and learning about the power of art to connect us all. With vibrant illustrations and an easy-to-follow narrative, "Art All Around" is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the world and learn about the rich diversity of our global community.
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Anti-racist Art Activities for Kids30+ Creative Projects that Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Change
by Anti-Racist Art Teachers, Paula Liz, Abigail Birhanu, Khadesia Latimer, Lori Santos
Harness the power of creativity to celebrate your community and change the world with Anti-Racist Art Activities for Kids.
Do you think, “I’m just a kid. What can I do to make a difference?” Be an anti-racist artist! Have fun with 38 creative projects that empower you to use your art, actions, and words to create meaningful change.
Start your anti-racist art-making journey by defining ideas like race, racism, and anti-racism. Dive into six sections, beginning with self-reflection before seeking justice and taking action! Each section’s theme includes an array of activity choices, including:
Identity – Who you are and what makes you unique.
Explore your identity and create a symbol that represents you.
Culture – Your way of life and honoring what others value about theirs.
Make a textile design inspired by your home and culture.
Community – Connecting to people and places.
Challenge your implicit biases and discover how to draw diverse people.
Empathy – Understanding others and having compassion.
Learn the meaning of equity by solving real-world math problems with art.
Justice – Making a society that is fair for all.
Create a miniature billboard that comments on a social issue.
Activism – Creating change and transforming our communities.
Mail a postcard to a politician that informs them of what you would like to see change.
Other activities include designing a community mural and organizing people to make a positive change. As you work through the pages and explore the many parts of being an anti-racist artist, you will learn various art-making skills and engage with different materials such as paint, clay, textiles, and recycled materials. At the back, a helpful glossary defines terms that come up in anti-racist discussions, from “activism” to “white supremacy.”
Harness the power of creativity to celebrate your community and change the world with Anti-Racist Art Activities for Kids.
Do you think, “I’m just a kid. What can I do to make a difference?” Be an anti-racist artist! Have fun with 38 creative projects that empower you to use your art, actions, and words to create meaningful change.
Start your anti-racist art-making journey by defining ideas like race, racism, and anti-racism. Dive into six sections, beginning with self-reflection before seeking justice and taking action! Each section’s theme includes an array of activity choices, including:
Identity – Who you are and what makes you unique.
Explore your identity and create a symbol that represents you.
Culture – Your way of life and honoring what others value about theirs.
Make a textile design inspired by your home and culture.
Community – Connecting to people and places.
Challenge your implicit biases and discover how to draw diverse people.
Empathy – Understanding others and having compassion.
Learn the meaning of equity by solving real-world math problems with art.
Justice – Making a society that is fair for all.
Create a miniature billboard that comments on a social issue.
Activism – Creating change and transforming our communities.
Mail a postcard to a politician that informs them of what you would like to see change.
Other activities include designing a community mural and organizing people to make a positive change. As you work through the pages and explore the many parts of being an anti-racist artist, you will learn various art-making skills and engage with different materials such as paint, clay, textiles, and recycled materials. At the back, a helpful glossary defines terms that come up in anti-racist discussions, from “activism” to “white supremacy.”
Sandy Kay Stars in a Play
Sandy Kay is in the third grade and wants to try out for her very first play. After finding out she is cast in the play, her adventures in Theatre begin. On her way to opening night, she learns many aspects of a show including Acting, Costuming, Hair/Makeup, Lights, Sound and Puppetry. All along, learning about herself and acquiring the confidence she needs to conquer her stage fright.
We are all connected: Caring for Each Other & the Earth
by Gabi Garcia (Author), Natalia Jimenez Osorio (Illustrator)
We Are All Connected reminds us that it is up to all of us to care for each other and the earth.
When we celebrate differences, stand up for each other and work together, the world is a better place.
We Are All Connected is a beautiful addition to your home or school library social-emotional library.
We Are All Connected reminds us that it is up to all of us to care for each other and the earth.
When we celebrate differences, stand up for each other and work together, the world is a better place.
We Are All Connected is a beautiful addition to your home or school library social-emotional library.
All People Are Beautiful: A Child’s First Conversation About Race
by Vincent Kelly (Author), Cha Consul (Illustrator)
Introduce diversity and acceptance in a colorful way that highlights the beauty in our differences
Kids recognize differences from a very early age. Follow along as kids are introduced to many multicultural differences, highlighting why they make us unique. Through creative rhymes and colorful illustrations, children will delight in finding ways to honor how being human brings us together.
Interactive guide for kids to learn new words in different languages while celebrating our differences
Inclusion starts by recognizing how we each fit in. Children will learn that community is what brings us together, then practice what they learn through several activities. Kids will try their hand at speaking in different languages. They'll have a chance to design their own character, and create a personal flag.
Introduce diversity and acceptance in a colorful way that highlights the beauty in our differences
Kids recognize differences from a very early age. Follow along as kids are introduced to many multicultural differences, highlighting why they make us unique. Through creative rhymes and colorful illustrations, children will delight in finding ways to honor how being human brings us together.
Interactive guide for kids to learn new words in different languages while celebrating our differences
Inclusion starts by recognizing how we each fit in. Children will learn that community is what brings us together, then practice what they learn through several activities. Kids will try their hand at speaking in different languages. They'll have a chance to design their own character, and create a personal flag.
Everything and Everywhere: A Fact-Filled Adventure for Curious Globe
by Marc Martin (Author)
From Hong Kong to Reykjavik, Ulaanbaatar to New York City, this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled adventure book will take curious kids on a lush and unexpected journey around the globe to discover what makes each place unique. Sleepy sloths, colorful cows, staggering skylines, and terrible traffic—countless surprises await globetrotting children of all ages. All you and your child need is a good travel guide and a big imagination. Let's go!
• Kids will have fun while they learn about different cultures
• Features facts about 15 places and cultures for a great int
From Hong Kong to Reykjavik, Ulaanbaatar to New York City, this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled adventure book will take curious kids on a lush and unexpected journey around the globe to discover what makes each place unique. Sleepy sloths, colorful cows, staggering skylines, and terrible traffic—countless surprises await globetrotting children of all ages. All you and your child need is a good travel guide and a big imagination. Let's go!
• Kids will have fun while they learn about different cultures
• Features facts about 15 places and cultures for a great int
This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World
by Matt Lamothe (Author)
In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their daysandmdash;and this one world we all shareandmdash;unites them.
This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book.
Perfect for kids learning about new cultures and customs
Educates children on the importance of similarities and differences
Gives kids a unique look into the lives of others across the globe
In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their daysandmdash;and this one world we all shareandmdash;unites them.
This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book.
Perfect for kids learning about new cultures and customs
Educates children on the importance of similarities and differences
Gives kids a unique look into the lives of others across the globe
The World Book: Explore the Facts, Stats and Flags of Every Country
Where would you like to visit next? Take a tour of every single country in the world within the pages of The World Book. Featuring a special diecut globe cover, this book is packed with facts, stats and flags - explore different cultures and the best things to see, do and taste on this planet. Find out how to say 'good morning' in Maltese, the most popular dishes in Colombian cuisine, and where you can see over 60 species of hummingbird. Seek out the tallest mountain, the longest river, and everything in between.
We All Belong: A Children's Book About Diversity, Race and Empathy
by Nathalie Goss (Author), Alex Goss (Author), Goss Castle (Author)
'We all Belong' is a beautifully written and illustrated children's picture book that recognises and celebrates the diversity in a caring group of children.
A wonderfully flowing, rhyming poem about respect... whatever our culture, whatever the colour of our skin.
If you like 'All the ways to be smart', you will treasure this.
A stunning poem about inclusion, with excellent representation of different cultures. Much-needed in today's society.
By recognising differences between cultures and races, and appreciating that everyone is beautiful, children can grow up with empathy - appreciating others around them. 'We all Belong' gives young readers a safe space to see themselves and others through a diverse group of characters. The book includes an activity at the end, to help children appreciate how we are all similar in some ways and different in other ways too.
'We all Belong' is a beautifully written and illustrated children's picture book that recognises and celebrates the diversity in a caring group of children.
A wonderfully flowing, rhyming poem about respect... whatever our culture, whatever the colour of our skin.
If you like 'All the ways to be smart', you will treasure this.
A stunning poem about inclusion, with excellent representation of different cultures. Much-needed in today's society.
By recognising differences between cultures and races, and appreciating that everyone is beautiful, children can grow up with empathy - appreciating others around them. 'We all Belong' gives young readers a safe space to see themselves and others through a diverse group of characters. The book includes an activity at the end, to help children appreciate how we are all similar in some ways and different in other ways too.
A Ticket Around The World
by Natalia Diaz (Author), Melissa Owens (Author), Kim Smith (Illustrator)
Join a young boy as he hops around the globe, visiting friends in 13 different countries spanning all 6 populated continents. Along the way, each friend introduces us to their country's environment and customs, and shares interesting facts about their country’s culture, language, food, geography, wildlife, landmarks and more. Each country has a dedicated spread with a small map that shows geography and landmarks, letting readers imagine they are traveling, too. The format makes it easy to spot similarities and differences between countries.
This informational picture book brings engaging nonfiction content to younger readers by showing them how other children live around the world. Playful illustrations done with stylized realism lend warmth and whimsy to the book, making each locale feel welcoming. A Ticket Around the World will leave young readers feeling like they’ve toured the globe without ever having left home.
Join a young boy as he hops around the globe, visiting friends in 13 different countries spanning all 6 populated continents. Along the way, each friend introduces us to their country's environment and customs, and shares interesting facts about their country’s culture, language, food, geography, wildlife, landmarks and more. Each country has a dedicated spread with a small map that shows geography and landmarks, letting readers imagine they are traveling, too. The format makes it easy to spot similarities and differences between countries.
This informational picture book brings engaging nonfiction content to younger readers by showing them how other children live around the world. Playful illustrations done with stylized realism lend warmth and whimsy to the book, making each locale feel welcoming. A Ticket Around the World will leave young readers feeling like they’ve toured the globe without ever having left home.
What Does It Mean To Be Global?
by Rana DiOrio (Author)
What does it mean to be global?
Being global means...
Experiencing other traditions
Celebrating diversity
Opening your mind to new possibilities
In this mindfulness book, join children from around the world as they live a life of awareness by playing, singing, and traveling, all while trying different types of food and experiencing other cultures. Living respectfully and peacefully with one another, they celebrate diversity, see how their actions affect another person's experience, and come to understand that kindness makes us strong and that being global means being a citizen of the world.
What does it mean to be global?
Being global means...
Experiencing other traditions
Celebrating diversity
Opening your mind to new possibilities
In this mindfulness book, join children from around the world as they live a life of awareness by playing, singing, and traveling, all while trying different types of food and experiencing other cultures. Living respectfully and peacefully with one another, they celebrate diversity, see how their actions affect another person's experience, and come to understand that kindness makes us strong and that being global means being a citizen of the world.
It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness
by Sharon Purtill (Author), Sujata Saha (Illustrator)
Every Child is Unique! Whether they are big or small, short or tall, like to swim, dance, sing or bike. Perhaps they have a special need or disability, or have a different ethnic background. Maybe they wear glasses, talk differently or require a wheelchair to get around. The truth is that all children are different and their individuality should be celebrated, not shunned. And this inspiring and brightly illustrated rhyming picture book does just that.
By highlighting the ways kids are different from one another it helps children to accept themselves and others as the beautifully unique individuals that they are. It's OK to be Different encourages kids to be kind and befriend those who are different from themselves, showing young children that they don't have to look alike or enjoy doing the same activities to be kind to one another.
Every Child is Unique! Whether they are big or small, short or tall, like to swim, dance, sing or bike. Perhaps they have a special need or disability, or have a different ethnic background. Maybe they wear glasses, talk differently or require a wheelchair to get around. The truth is that all children are different and their individuality should be celebrated, not shunned. And this inspiring and brightly illustrated rhyming picture book does just that.
By highlighting the ways kids are different from one another it helps children to accept themselves and others as the beautifully unique individuals that they are. It's OK to be Different encourages kids to be kind and befriend those who are different from themselves, showing young children that they don't have to look alike or enjoy doing the same activities to be kind to one another.
This Is How I Do It: One Day in the Life of You and 59 Real Kids from Around the World
Building on the success of the internationally acclaimed This Is How We Do It, this interactive activity book invites readers to document their lives and daily rituals compared to 59 real kids from around the globe.
This fun and engaging workbook will get kids writing, drawing, and sharing while also learning about cultures and countries other than their own.
• Includes drawing activities, postcards, sticker sheets, and a fold-out map
• A die-cut cover for kids to draw their portrait and write their name on makes this activity book a keepsake to treasure
• Encourages self-reflection while also teaching kids about different traditions and customs
This Is How I Do It is the perfect way to keep kids entertained while exposing them to the many cultures that make up the world.
This children's activity book is ideal for:
• Fans of Matt Lamothe's This Is How We Do It picture book
• Those looking for hands-on, educational kids activity and drawing books
• Those interested in teaching kids about different cultures and countries
• Parents and teachers
This fun and engaging workbook will get kids writing, drawing, and sharing while also learning about cultures and countries other than their own.
• Includes drawing activities, postcards, sticker sheets, and a fold-out map
• A die-cut cover for kids to draw their portrait and write their name on makes this activity book a keepsake to treasure
• Encourages self-reflection while also teaching kids about different traditions and customs
This Is How I Do It is the perfect way to keep kids entertained while exposing them to the many cultures that make up the world.
This children's activity book is ideal for:
• Fans of Matt Lamothe's This Is How We Do It picture book
• Those looking for hands-on, educational kids activity and drawing books
• Those interested in teaching kids about different cultures and countries
• Parents and teachers
The Book of Cultures: 30 Stories to Discover the World
by Evi Triantafyllides and Nefeli Malekou
"The Book of Cultures: 30 Stories to Discover the World" is a captivating anthology that takes readers on a journey around the globe, offering a rich tapestry of diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives. Within its pages, this collection features 30 unique stories, each set in a different country or region, and beautifully written to provide a glimpse into the lives of people from various backgrounds.
"The Book of Cultures: 30 Stories to Discover the World" is a captivating anthology that takes readers on a journey around the globe, offering a rich tapestry of diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives. Within its pages, this collection features 30 unique stories, each set in a different country or region, and beautifully written to provide a glimpse into the lives of people from various backgrounds.
What Do You Celebrate?: Holidays and Festivals Around the World
by Whitney Stewart (Author), Christiane Engel (Illustrator)
Across the globe, every country has its special holidays. From Brazilian carnival and Chinese New Year to France’s Bastille Day and our very own Fourth of July, What Do You Celebrate? presents 14 special occasions where people dance, dress up, eat yummy foods, and enjoy other fun traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. Kids can travel the globe and learn about Fastelavn, Purim, the Cherry Blossom Festival, Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Halloween, Day of the Dead, Guy Fawkes Day, the German Lantern Festival, and more. Each spread showcases a different holiday, offering background and cultural context, vocabulary words, photographs, and instructions for festive projects.
Across the globe, every country has its special holidays. From Brazilian carnival and Chinese New Year to France’s Bastille Day and our very own Fourth of July, What Do You Celebrate? presents 14 special occasions where people dance, dress up, eat yummy foods, and enjoy other fun traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. Kids can travel the globe and learn about Fastelavn, Purim, the Cherry Blossom Festival, Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Halloween, Day of the Dead, Guy Fawkes Day, the German Lantern Festival, and more. Each spread showcases a different holiday, offering background and cultural context, vocabulary words, photographs, and instructions for festive projects.
If you want to enhance your child's language skills at home with interactive activities we have even options here.
The Multicultural Education Project & Gonzalez Educational Learning & Consulting can help you:
• Increase your child's vocabulary development skills.
• Enhance your child's communicative abilities.
• Support their literacy growth.
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