
Booklists for Educators
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- 1st Grade
- African American History & Heritage for Kids
- Children Book Club Kits
- Teen Book Club Kits
- Women's History for Kids
- Libros en español para niños
- A New Home
- Hispanic Heritage for Kids
- Native American Heritage for Young Children
- Urban Wildlife: Poetry in Your Backyard
- Asian Pacific American Heritage for Young Children
- Teen E-books
- Inspirational Teen Poetry & Novels in Verse
- Asian Pacific American Heritage for Kids
- Asian Pacific American Heritage for Middle Graders
- Asian Pacific American Heritage for Teens
- Black Lives Matter for Young Children
- Black Lives Matter - Teen edition
- Black Lives Matter for Kids
- Black Lives Matter for Middle Graders
- Pride for Young Children
- Pride for Kids
- Pride for Middle Graders
- LGBTQ+ Teen Reads
- Famous African Americans for Teens
- African American History & Heritage for Middle Graders
- Hispanic Heritage for Young Children
- Hispanic Heritage for Middle Graders
- Hispanic Heritage for Teens
- Voting for Young Children
- Voting for Kids
- Voting for Middle Graders
- Vote! Teen Reads
- Native American Heritage for Kids
- Native American Heritage for Middle Graders
- Native American Heritage for Teens
- Great Books for Middle Graders 2020
- Great Books 2020 for Teens
- Great Books for Young Children 2020
- Great Books for Kids 2020
- Civil Rights Resources for Teens
- Milwaukee County Teen Book Award Nominees 2019-20
- African American History & Heritage for Young Children
- Women's History for Young Children
- Women's History for Middle Graders
- Women's History for Teens
Pride for Young Children
Rainbow: A First Book of Pride
by Michael Genhart; illustrated by Anne Passchier
Children from different kinds of families demonstrate the original meanings of the colors in the rainbow flag, and then come together at a Pride parade.
View on CountyCatLove Makes a Family
by Sophie Beer
Whether you have one parent, two moms, two dads, a mom and a dad, or another wonderful caregiver, there's one thing that makes a family a family ... and that's love.
View on CountyCatNeither
by Airlie Anderson
Because Neither is unlike the rabbits and birds of the Land of This and That, it sets out to find a new place where all creatures are welcome.
View on CountyCatMaiden & Princess
by Daniel Haack; illustrated by Becca Human
When a maiden reluctantly attends a ball for her friend, the prince, everyone considers her his perfect match until she surprises them--and herself--by finding true love with someone else.
View on CountyCatPride Colors
by Robin Stevenson
In this photographic concept book, babies and toddlers are introduced to the PRIDE flag and the meaning behind each color.
View on CountyCatWhen Aidan Became a Brother
by Kyle Lukoff; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby.
View on CountyCatA Plan for Pops
by Heather Smith; illustrated by Brooke Kerrigan
A child helps their grandparents deal with a difficult change in abilities.
View on CountyCatA Church for All
by Gayle E. Pitman; illustrated by Laure Fournier
Celebrates a diverse community on a Sunday morning at an inclusive church that welcomes all people regardless of age, class, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Come to the church for all!
View on CountyCatJulián is a Mermaid
by Jessica Love
Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed so all Julián can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in a fabulous mermaid costume. Will Abuela be upset about the mess he makes? What will she think about how Julián sees himself? Ages 3-8.
View on CountyCatLovely
by Jess Hong
A vibrant celebration of diversity combines evocative imagery with simple, one-word descriptions that explain how big or small, curly or straight, quiet or loud or any other contrasting differences are all equally wonderful. Ages 3-7.
View on CountyCatIntroducing Teddy: A Gentle Story about Gender and Friendship
by Jess Walton; illustrated by Dougal MacPherson
Thomas wishes he were a girl teddy. He and his friend Errol realize that what matters most is their friendship. Ages 3-6.
View on CountyCatFamilies, Families, Families!
by Suzanne Lang & Max Lang
A story presented as a series of framed portraits features whimsical animals in dozens of combinations that represent and celebrate all kinds of non-traditional families. Ages 3-7.
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