How to support Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Children's books offer an engaging way to introduce cultural diversity and the mix of backgrounds and traditions in our world. Through enjoyable stories, relatable characters, and captivating illustrations, these books provide a window into the lives of kids who may seem similar or different. They teach that being "different" is not negative; in fact, it's something beautiful and fascinating.
Integrating multicultural education and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy into school curriculum not only enriches the educational experience but also cultivates a more inclusive, empathetic, and respectful society. It equips children with the tools to thrive in a diverse world while fostering a sense of appreciation for the richness of different cultures.
Following are some samples of story books that can be included in any classroom library.
Welcome to our world
A celebration of children everywhere.
A book about diversity and culture and looking at children from different parts of the world.
Written by: Moira Butterfield
ISBN: 1788001370
Available at Amazon.
The Carpet
The story about an Afghan refugee family that get together and sit around a carpet.
Written by: Dezh Azaad
ISBN: 141976361X
Available at Amazon.
My food, your food, our food
A book about diversity and culture, looking at different cultural cuisines.
Written by: Emma Bernay
ISBN: 1684102901
Available at Amazon
I Hope
A book by an award winning Indigenous writer telling indigenous family stories.
Written by: Monique Gray Smith
ISBN: 1459825934
Available at Amazon.
Thread of love
It’s time for the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan, the celebration of the special lifelong relationship shared by brothers and sisters everywhere. Join two sisters as they lovingly make rakhi—thread bracelets adorned with beads, sequins, sparkles, and tassels—for their brother. And then see their brother present them with toys and sweets and special gifts!
Written by: by Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal
ISBN:1534404732
Available at amazon.
Sacred Stories
Wisdom from World Religions
This comprehensive collection of timeless and powerful stories puts the wisdom of world religions in the hands of young readers. Including easy-to-understand descriptions and essential stories from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American, and Sacred Earth, Sacred Stories is perfect for parents and teachers who want to expand young readers’ understanding of world traditions.
Written by: Marilyn McFarlane
ISBN:1582703043
Available at amazon
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad
A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a Jane Addams Peace Award-winning author and a Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist.
Written by: Ellen Levine
ISBN: 043977733X
Available at amazon
The Name Jar
Story about a Korean girl that finds it hard to tell her real name with the fear that she will be judged.
Written by: Yangsook Choi
ISBN: 9780440417996
Available at amazon.
Mommy's Khimar
A young girl plays dress up with her mother’s headscarves, feeling her mother’s love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl’s life.
Written by: Jamilah Tompkins-Bigelow
ISBN:1534400591
Available at amazon
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