Search by: BIPOC Characters and Creators
Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures
By: Christine Alemshah
Illustrated by:
Dream Chen
Dream Chen
ISBN: 9798885546416
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
By: Karina Yan Glaser
ISBN: 9780063284432
Fiction, Prose, 7–9, Fantasy
On Again, Awkward Again: A Novel
By: Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia
ISBN: 9781419775635
Fiction, Chapter Book, Teen (12+), Romance
Mariam’s Dream: The Story of Mariam Al-Shaar and Her Food Truck of Hope
By: Leila Boukarim
Illustrated by:
Sona Avedikian
Sona Avedikian
ISBN: 9781797222332
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel
By: Rita Williams-Garcia
Illustrated by:
Sharee Miller
Sharee Miller
ISBN: 9780062935588
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Classics
Croco
By: Azul López; translated by Kit Maude
Illustrated by:
Azul López
Azul López
ISBN: 9798988749974
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Animals
One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel
By: Rita Williams-Garcia
Illustrated by:
Sharee Miller
Sharee Miller
ISBN: 9780062935588
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Classics
A Change is Gonna Come
By: Sam Cooke
Illustrated by:
Nikkolas Smith
Nikkolas Smith
ISBN: 9781499816150
Fiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
The Art of Drag
By: Jake Hall
Illustrated by:
Sofie Birkin, Helen Li, and Jasjyot Singh Hans
Sofie Birkin, Helen Li, and Jasjyot Singh Hans
ISBN: 9781838749767
Nonfiction, Picture Book, Teen (12+), LGBTQIA+
The Fib
By: Pedro Iniguez
Illustrated by:
Nathan Kwan
Nathan Kwan
ISBN: 9781962351300
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Social Emotional Learning
Leyendas/Legends: 60 Latine People Who Changed the World
By: Mónica Mancillas
Illustrated by:
Isadora Zeferino
Isadora Zeferino
ISBN: 9781797211985
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 9–12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Golden Necklace: A Darjeeling Tea Mystery
By: Mitali Perkins
Illustrated by:
Maithili Joshi
Maithili Joshi
ISBN: 9781623543730
Fiction, Chapter Book, 7–9, Mystery / Thriller
King: A Life (Young Adult Edition)
By: Jonathan Eig; Adapted by Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
ISBN: 9780374393106
Nonfiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Biography / Memoir
I Rock My Hair: Pretty and Protected by the CROWN Act
By: Angel Tate
Illustrated by:
Angel Tate
Angel Tate
ISBN: 9781957655444
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Allyship as Action: 7 Ways to Advocate for Others
By: Tanya Boteju
Illustrated by:
Bithi Sutradhar
Bithi Sutradhar
ISBN: 9781459840478
Nonfiction, Illustrated Prose, 9–12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
The Lighthouse Keeper
By: Eugenio Fernández Vázquez; translated by Kit Maude
Illustrated by:
Mariana Villanueva Segovia
Mariana Villanueva Segovia
ISBN: 9798988749943
Fiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Kindness / Generosity
Latina Superheroes (Volume 1): Jalisco & Santa
By: Kayden Phoenix
ISBN: 9781524892586
Fiction, Graphic Novel, Teen (12+), Superheroes
Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes
By: Natasha Yim
Illustrated by:
Violet Kim
Violet Kim
ISBN: 9781623544669
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Math
Adi of Boutanga: A Story from Cameroon
By: Alain Serge Dzotap
Illustrated by:
Marc Daniau
Marc Daniau
ISBN: 9780802856296
Fiction, Picture Book, 9–12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Shirley Chisolm: Champion of Change
By: Dr. Tonya Allen
Illustrated by:
Chasity Hampton
Chasity Hampton
ISBN: 9781959223610
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 7–9, History
Miya Wears Orange
By: Wanda John-Kehewin
Illustrated by:
Erika Rodriguez Medina
Erika Rodriguez Medina
ISBN: 9781774921258
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
The Snips: A Bad Buzz Day
By: Raúl the Third
Illustrated by:
Raúl the Third
Raúl the Third
ISBN: 9780316528689
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 7–9, Superheroes
Island Creatures
By: Margarita Engle
ISBN: 9781665959957
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Teen (12+), Romance
Rainy Day for Tortas Fritas
By: Lau Moraiti
Illustrated by:
Lau Moraiti
Lau Moraiti
ISBN: 9781223189147
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Food / Cooking
Blood in the Water
By: Tiffany D. Jackson
ISBN: 9781338849912
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Mystery / Thriller
Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories
By: Edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith
ISBN: 9780063314269
Fiction, Anthology / Collection, Teen (12+), BIPOC Characters and Creators
Ready, Set, Mango!
By: Tamla T. Young
Illustrated by:
Raz Latif
Raz Latif
ISBN: 9781771475488
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Humor
El Niño
By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Illustrated by:
Joe Cepeda
Joe Cepeda
ISBN: 9781338068559
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Coming of Age
Almost Sunset
By: Wahab Algarmi
Illustrated by:
Wahab Algarmi
Wahab Algarmi
ISBN: 9780063355668
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Religion / Spirituality
Ruby René Always Gets Her Way
By: Ashley Iman
Illustrated by:
Gladys Jose
Gladys Jose
ISBN: 9780593858882
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers’ Rights
By: Ashley Hope Pérez
ISBN: 9780823458301
Fiction, Anthology / Collection, Teen (12+), Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
El Niño
By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Illustrated by:
Joe Cepeda
Joe Cepeda
ISBN: 9781338068559
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Coming of Age
Wôpanâak Seasons: Seeqan, Neepun, Keepun, Pup8n
By: Carrie Anne Vanderhoop
Illustrated by:
Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
ISBN: 9781926890418
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Art of Drag
By: Jake Hall
Illustrated by:
Sofie Birkin, Helen Li, and Jasjyot Singh Hans
Sofie Birkin, Helen Li, and Jasjyot Singh Hans
ISBN: 9781838749767
Nonfiction, Picture Book, Teen (12+), LGBTQIA+
Make Good Trouble
By: Jamia Wilson
ISBN: 9780744092196
Nonfiction, Chapter Book, 9–12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
The History of We
By: Nikkolas Smith
Illustrated by:
Nikkolas Smith
Nikkolas Smith
ISBN: 9780593619681
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
All the Blues in the Sky
By: Renée Watson
ISBN: 9781547605897
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 7–9, Death / Grief / Loss
Dear Manny
By: Nic Stone
ISBN: 9780593308011
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Make a Pretty Sound: A Story of Ella Jenkins—The First Lady of Children’s Music
By: Traci N. Todd
Illustrated by:
Eleanor Davis
Eleanor Davis
ISBN: 9781452170640
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Biography / Memoir
Allyship as Action: 7 Ways to Advocate for Others
By: Tanya Boteju
Illustrated by:
Bithi Sutradhar
Bithi Sutradhar
ISBN: 9781459840478
Nonfiction, Illustrated Prose, 9–12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Scarecited on the First Day of School
By: Alliah L. Agostini
Illustrated by:
Lala Watkins
Lala Watkins
ISBN: 9780374390020
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, School / Education
Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History
By: Rachel Katz
Illustrated by:
Sophie Bass
Sophie Bass
ISBN: 9798888593684
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
The Dream Builder’s Blueprint
By: Alice Faye Duncan
Illustrated by:
E. B. Lewis
E. B. Lewis
ISBN: 9781662680311
Nonfiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 7–9, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
The Fragments That Remain
By: Mackenzie Angeconeb
ISBN: 9781770867796
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Teen (12+), Death / Grief / Loss
Gym Junky
By: Brentom Jackson
ISBN: 9781978598287
Fiction, Hi-Lo Reader, Teen (12+), Mental / Physical Health
Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature
By: Caroline Brewer
Illustrated by:
Caroline Brewer
Caroline Brewer
ISBN: 9781804661444
Nonfiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 7–9, Biography / Memoir
Hugged by the Night
By: Harold Greene III
Illustrated by:
Karabo Poppy
Karabo Poppy
ISBN: 9781797217178
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Sleep / Dreams / Bedtime
I Tell You That I Love You
By: Tanaya Winder
Illustrated by:
Kiyary Dominguez
Kiyary Dominguez
ISBN: 9798384602101
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Family / Community
The Invisible
By: Alcides Villaça; translated by Flávia Rocha
Illustrated by:
Andrés Sandoval
Andrés Sandoval
ISBN: 9781734783919
Fiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Social Emotional Learning
Isabel in Bloom
By: Mae Respicio
ISBN: 9780593302712
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 9–12, Immigrant Experience
pêyak little duck
By: Sandra Lamouche
Illustrated by:
Mando Littlechild
Mando Littlechild
ISBN: 9781459837171
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Math
Rondo: The Renaissance
By: Dr. Artika Tyner, Isaiah Allen et al
ISBN: 9798896050148
Nonfiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, All ages, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Aya: An Anthology of Racial Justice, Healing and the Black Experience
By: Dr. Artika Tyner, Veronica Chapman et al
ISBN: 9798896050087
Nonfiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, All ages, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
This Is Not A Small Voice
By: Traci N. Todd
Illustrated by:
Jade Orlando
Jade Orlando
ISBN: 9798887772042
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 9–12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Black Boy, Rise
By: Brynne Barnes
Illustrated by:
Bryan Collier
Bryan Collier
ISBN: 9781797200736
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Truth Is
By: Hannah V. Sawyerr
ISBN: 9781419776830
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Teen (12+), Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
A Black Girl and Her Braids
By: Jaylene Clark Owens
Illustrated by:
Brittney Bond
Brittney Bond
ISBN: 9780593889732
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Unboxing of a Black Girl
By: Angela Shanté
ISBN: 9798890039538
Nonfiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Teen (12+), BIPOC Characters and Creators
Black Girl Rising
By: Brynne Barnes
Illustrated by:
Bryan Collier
Bryan Collier
ISBN: 9781452164878
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Where We Come From
By: John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sun Yung Shin, Diane Wilson
Illustrated by:
Dion MBD
Dion MBD
ISBN: 9781541596122
Nonfiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Celebrate We Gullah Geechee: A Kids’ Look at the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
By: Yvette R. Murray
Illustrated by:
Tonya Engel
Tonya Engel
ISBN: 9798330905065
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Misdirection of Fault Lines
By: Anna Gracia
ISBN: 9781682638507
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Friendships
The Moth Dreamer
By: Amy Lynn Farrell
ISBN: 9781774921616
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Mystery / Thriller
R is for Rondo
By: Dr. Artika Tyner and Jacklyn Milton
Illustrated by:
Reyhana Ismail
Reyhana Ismail
ISBN: 9798896050230
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Places / Travel
Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher, and Wâpos’s Friendship Garden
By: Sita MacMillan
Illustrated by:
Azby Whitecalf
Azby Whitecalf
ISBN: 9781834020617
Fiction, Chapter Book, 7–9, BIPOC Characters and Creators
She Before Me
By: Wisdom Mawusi
Illustrated by:
Reyhana Ismail
Reyhana Ismail
ISBN: 9798896050247
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 7–9, BIPOC Characters and Creators
This Is Who I Am
By: Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Illustrated by:
Ruchi Mhasane
Ruchi Mhasane
ISBN: 9781433848919
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Social Emotional Learning
King Coyote
By: Rachael MeyersJones
ISBN: 9781631639890
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism
By: Kristina Wong, Theodore Chao, Anna Michelle Wang, Jenessa Joffee
Illustrated by:
Shehzil Malik
Shehzil Malik
ISBN: 9781506496412
Nonfiction, Illustrated Prose, 9–12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
A Salwar Kameez for Ambika
By: Arti Pandey
Illustrated by:
Avneet Sandhu
Avneet Sandhu
ISBN: 9781771476805
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Black Hands: Builders Of Our Nation
By: Carole Boston Weatherford
Illustrated by:
R. Gregory Christie
R. Gregory Christie
ISBN: 9798217031856
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 5–7, History
Soundtrack: A Novel
By: Jason Reynolds
ISBN: 9798217231591
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Art / Performing Arts
A Dress with Pockets
By: Lily Murray
Illustrated by:
Jenny Løvlie
Jenny Løvlie
ISBN: 9781682638491
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Imagination / Play
Flowers Bloom
By: Mélina Mangal
Illustrated by:
Stella Lim
Stella Lim
ISBN: 9798885544580
Fiction, Board Book, 0–3, Science / Nature
Henry Upside Down
By: Jenn Bailey
Illustrated by:
Mika Song
Mika Song
ISBN: 9781797235998
Fiction, Early Reader, 5–7, Neurodiversity
I Got You
By: Derrick Barnes
Illustrated by:
Shamar Knight-Justice
Shamar Knight-Justice
ISBN: 9780593111451
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Milko
By: Freda Narh & Samuel Narh
Illustrated by:
Alisa Knatko
Alisa Knatko
ISBN: 9781734789720
Fiction, Picture Book, All ages, Death / Grief / Loss
The Moth Dreamer
By: Amy Lynn Farrell
ISBN: 9781774921616
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Death / Grief / Loss
Popo the Xolo
By: Paloma Angelina Lopez
Illustrated by:
Abraham Matias
Abraham Matias
ISBN: 9781623544577
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
The Same Blood
By: M. Azmitia
ISBN: 9781538382523
Fiction, Hi-Lo Reader, Teen (12+), Death / Grief / Loss
The Sour Cherry Tree
By: Naseem Hrab
Illustrated by:
Nahid Kazemi
Nahid Kazemi
ISBN: 9781771474146
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
Tess’s Red Dress: Honouring. Love and Family
By: Carolyn Roberts
Illustrated by:
Kelsey Mata Foote
Kelsey Mata Foote
ISBN: 9781778540905
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Family / Community
The Weight of Everything
By: Marcia Argueta Mickelson
ISBN: 9781728475356
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Death / Grief / Loss
Where Was Goodbye?
By: Janice Lynn Mather
ISBN: 9781665903950
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Death / Grief / Loss
Always Sisters
By: Saira Mir
Illustrated by:
Shahrzad Maydani
Shahrzad Maydani
ISBN: 9781665901567
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
