Diversity

The free two-day, virtual festival in October will celebrate some of the biggest names in children's literature and share Latinx representation and stories with kids in classrooms across the country.

School librarians ask Pat about possible parental pushback, principal mandates, and political pressure on collections.

Think outside the box with these 12 titles for the tween and younger set that feature neurodivergent characters and celebrate the extensive ways our minds can come up with ideas, solve problems, and learn new things.

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and its traditions with these six titles perfect for reading and sharing with young readers.

"From principals butchering my name at graduations to teachers and coaches destroying it in front of classes and teams, I have yet to hear someone pronounce Zgaljardic correctly," writes this teen. 

Día de los Muertos, a holiday with Mexican roots, is a time for family and friends to honor their deceased loved ones. The Day of the Dead is usually celebrated November 1st and 2nd. These five picture books commemorate the day and will help kids get in a festive spirit.

Harvest festivals, Christmas traditions, and various other holidays from different cultures take center stage in these three picture books. Travel all around the globe while celebrating various holidays all year long.

It’s been five years since Hurricane María tore through the Caribbean and made landfall in Puerto Rico in late September 2017. The following titles for young people shed light on the experiences had by the islanders during and after the hurricane and highlight their resilience and will to rebuild.