Search by: BIPOC Characters and Creators
Phyllis of the Forest
By: Lauren Kukla with Phyllis Chatham
Illustrated by:
Lauren Kukla
Lauren Kukla
ISBN: 9781963802085
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Imagination / Play
Did You Hear What Happened at the Alamo?
By: Katie Kennedy
Illustrated by:
Nick Thornborrow
Nick Thornborrow
ISBN: 9781523535071
Nonfiction, Chapter Book, 9–12, History
A Poem for Dudley Randall: Poet and Publisher of the Black Arts Movement
By: Don Tate
Illustrated by:
Laura Freeman
Laura Freeman
ISBN: 9781419754357
Nonfiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 5–7, Biography / Memoir
The Quest of the Drowned Lands
By: Linda Trinh
Illustrated by:
Quynh Anh Nguyen
Quynh Anh Nguyen
ISBN: 9781834021096
Fiction, Chapter Book, 7–9, Fantasy
Fire in Your Belly
By: Rebecca Lafond
Illustrated by:
Aly McKnight
Aly McKnight
ISBN: 9781797226781
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Supa Nova: Robot Takeover
By: Chanté Timothy
Illustrated by:
Chanté Timothy
Chanté Timothy
ISBN: 9798887772660
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 7–9, Technology / Inventions
The Girl Who Loves Trees
By: Nancy Cooper
Illustrated by:
Hawlii Pichette
Hawlii Pichette
ISBN: 9781771476737
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Environment / Sustainability / Recycling
That You Are Here Is No Small Thing
By: Traci N. Todd
Illustrated by:
Vashti Harrison
Vashti Harrison
ISBN: 9780593353028
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Goodbye, Koi
By: Jack Wong
ISBN: 9781338830996
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Habbi’s Treasures
By: Yoojin Grace Wuertz
Illustrated by:
Dung Ho
Dung Ho
ISBN: 9780593891131
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Family / Community
Hamburger Soup
By: Samantha Kenyon
Illustrated by:
Kelsey Fitzgerald
Kelsey Fitzgerald
ISBN: 9781998526505
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
13 Moons
By: Bradley W. Wright
Illustrated by:
Justin Kewaquado
Justin Kewaquado
ISBN: 9781478884088
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Action / Adventure
Indigenous from A to Z
By: Traci Sorell
Illustrated by:
Natasha Donovan
Natasha Donovan
ISBN: 9781523529704
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Healers of Harlem
By: Nina Chhita
ISBN: 9780593620083
Nonfiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
How the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail and Other West African and Caribbean Myths
By: Jessica Wilson
Illustrated by:
Sophie Bass
Sophie Bass
ISBN: 9781836005568
Fiction, Anthology / Collection, 9–12, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
My Killer Family Reunion
By: Dinesh Thiru
ISBN: 9781665990967
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Mystery / Thriller
A Night for the Rice Carriers
By: Carmen Rubin
Illustrated by:
Matt Williams
Matt Williams
ISBN: 9780593890974
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Ride / Dap Xe
By: Bao Phi
Illustrated by:
Thi Bui
Thi Bui
ISBN: 9781684363711
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Bilingual
Secrets at Sparhawk Point
By: Anna Rose Johnson
ISBN: 9780823462339
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Classical Composers: Joseph Bologne
By: Joanne Mattern
Illustrated by:
Marilena Perilli
Marilena Perilli
ISBN: 9781967893195
Nonfiction, Early Reader, 7–9, Biography / Memoir
Doing Something New: A Prayer for Beginnings
By: Mitali Perkins
Illustrated by:
Andrés Felipe Landazábal Acecedo
Andrés Felipe Landazábal Acecedo
ISBN: 9781514013328
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Religion / Spirituality
Hola, Lola! To the Bodega: A Bilingual First Words Book/¡Hola, Lola! A la bodega: Un libro bilingüe de primeras palabras
By: Sandra Equihua
Illustrated by:
Sandra Equihua
Sandra Equihua
ISBN: 9780593890622
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Bilingual
Ama’s Purse
By: Charlotte Cheng
Illustrated by:
Xindi Yan
Xindi Yan
ISBN: 9780593696774
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Love Lives On: Finding Hope and Healing After the Loss of a Loved One
By: Dorena Williamson
Illustrated by:
Ana Latese
Ana Latese
ISBN: 9781433849541
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
Curious Mind and Dancing Feet
By: Melinda González
Illustrated by:
Amélie Videlo
Amélie Videlo
ISBN: 9798885547475
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Neurodiversity
A Suitcase Full: A Story of Starting New and Carrying Home in Your Heart
By: Maryam Kia
Illustrated by:
Jaclyn Sinquett
Jaclyn Sinquett
ISBN: 9798885549707
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Immigrant Experience
Faraway Family
By: Padma Venkatraman
Illustrated by:
Nicole Wong
Nicole Wong
ISBN: 9780593698860
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Family / Community
First There Was Bird
By: Linda Oatman High
Illustrated by:
Leo Trinidad
Leo Trinidad
ISBN: 9798991123716
Fiction, Chapter Book, 9–12, Coming of Age
Ghost in the Night
By: Tiffany D. Jackson
ISBN: 9798225017477
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Mystery / Thriller
Maysoon Zayid, the Girl Who Can Can
By: Seema Yasmin
Illustrated by:
Noha Habaieb
Noha Habaieb
ISBN: 9781665953412
Nonfiction, Chapter Book, 7–9, Biography / Memoir
The Girl Who Loved Monsters
By: Insha Fitzpatrick
Illustrated by:
Ashley Robin Franklin
Ashley Robin Franklin
ISBN: 9780593690901
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Horror
The Night Before the Day of the Dead
By: Natasha Wing and Gloria García Díaz
Illustrated by:
Nathalie Beauvois
Nathalie Beauvois
ISBN: 9798217049752
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 3–5, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
Raven, Rising
By: Christine Hartman Derr
ISBN: 9780063432833
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Words That Taste Like Home
By: Sandhya Parappukkaran
Illustrated by:
Michelle Pereira
Michelle Pereira
ISBN: 9781419780684
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
You Only Live Twice
By: Autumn Allen
ISBN: 9780593619070
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
My Tokyo Summer: A Graphic Novel
By: Abby Denson
Illustrated by:
Utomaru
Utomaru
ISBN: 9781339006536
Fiction, Graphic Novel, Teen (12+), Friendships
Disney: Where’s Moana? Look and Find
By: PI Kids
Illustrated by:
TomatoFarm
TomatoFarm
ISBN: 9798384603467
Fiction, Activity / Novelty, 3–5, Media Tie-in
Female Indigenous Heroes: 51 North American Women from the 1800s to Today
By: Katrina M Phillips
Illustrated by:
Tai Silva
Tai Silva
ISBN: 9798886081701
Nonfiction, Anthology / Collection, 9–12, Biography / Memoir
A Language of Stitches: The Radical Quilts of Rosie Lee Tompkins
By: Constance Moore
Illustrated by:
Constance Moore
Constance Moore
ISBN: 9781419776267
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Biography / Memoir
Black Girls Don’t Cry
By: Alex Travis
ISBN: 9781464217746
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Mystery / Thriller
The First Drum I Ever Heard
By: Randy Preston
Illustrated by:
Tamisha Anthony
Tamisha Anthony
ISBN: 9780593529553
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Art / Performing Arts
Hello, Mandarin Duck!
By: Bao Phi
Illustrated by:
Dion MBD
Dion MBD
ISBN: 9781684462568
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Kindness / Generosity / Support
The World Belonged to Us
By: Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrated by:
Leo Espinosa
Leo Espinosa
ISBN: 9780399545498
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Family / Community
Yenebi’s Drive to School
By: Sendy Santamaria
Illustrated by:
Sendy Santamaria
Sendy Santamaria
ISBN: 9781797216294
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, School / education
What Do Brothas Do All Day?
By: Ajuan Mance
Illustrated by:
Ajuan Mance
Ajuan Mance
ISBN: 9781797215051
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
What Makes a Family: Celebrating the Filipino Day of the Dead
By: Eric Ruiz Roxas
Illustrated by:
Aldy Aguirre
Aldy Aguirre
ISBN: 9781836290339
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
Theft Of The Ruby Lotus
By: Sayantani DasGupta
ISBN: 9781338766875
Fiction, 9–12, Action / Adventure
Four Fallen Eagles
By: Karen Whetung
Illustrated by:
E.B. Sunflower
E.B. Sunflower
ISBN: 9781778540431
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem
By: Gary Golio
Illustrated by:
E. B. Lewis
E. B. Lewis
ISBN: 9781662680557
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 7–9, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Dominique’s Thrifted Treasures
By: Margarett McBride
Illustrated by:
Ryan Middaugh
Ryan Middaugh
ISBN: 9798765924860
Fiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Family / Community
Meet Me on Mercer Street
By: Booki Vivat
ISBN: 9781338788686
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Family / Community
Are We There Yet?
By: Melissa Abraham
Illustrated by:
Simone Douglas
Simone Douglas
ISBN: 9781503771017
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Family / Community
Our LIttle Sharing Circle
By: Theresa "Corky" Larsen-Jonasson
Illustrated by:
Jessika Von Innerebner
Jessika Von Innerebner
ISBN: 9781778540769
Fiction, Board Book, 0–3, Social Emotional Learning
The Marrow Thieves
By: Cherie Dimaline
ISBN: 9781770864863
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), BIPOC Characters and Creators
Papa’s Butter Chicken
By: Monical Saigal
Illustrated by:
Abeeha Tariq
Abeeha Tariq
ISBN: 9781664300446
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Food / Cooking
The New Frontier
By: Wayne L. Wilson
ISBN: 9781951122874
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), BIPOC Characters and Creators
Pushing Hope
By: Raymond Santana
Illustrated by:
Keith Henry Brown
Keith Henry Brown
ISBN: 9781662680397
Nonfiction, Graphic Novel, Teen (12+), Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Mara Plants A Seed
By: Robert Furrow and Donna Jo Napoli
Illustrated by:
Melissa Bailey
Melissa Bailey
ISBN: 9781958629765
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Family / Community
Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop
By: Keenan Jones
Illustrated by:
Ken Daley
Ken Daley
ISBN: 9781665940801
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Family / Community
Let’s Eat!
By: Rina Singh
Illustrated by:
Flo Leung
Flo Leung
ISBN: 9781459840386
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Food / Cooking
Something Happend In Our Park
By: Ann Hazzard PhD, Marianne Celano PhD, and Marietta Collins PhD
Illustrated by:
Keith Henry Brown
Keith Henry Brown
ISBN: 9781433835216
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Kiki And The Can
By: John Leguizamo
Illustrated by:
John "Crash" Matos, Liz Casal
John "Crash" Matos, Liz Casal
ISBN: 9781338785692
Fiction, 3–5, Art / Performing Arts
In The Neighborhood
By: Nikki Shannon Smith
Illustrated by:
Tamisha Anthony
Tamisha Anthony
ISBN: 9780593566053
Fiction, Board Book, 0–3, Daily Life
I Am Not a Costume
By: Maria Desjarlait
Illustrated by:
Regina Alice Wilman
Regina Alice Wilman
ISBN: 9781778540738
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Cultural Diversity
My Neighborhood
By: Delano Brown
Illustrated by:
Briana Mukodiri Uchendu
Briana Mukodiri Uchendu
ISBN: 9798217025183
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Family / Community
Indigenous from A to Z
By: Traci Sorell
Illustrated by:
Natasha Donovan
Natasha Donovan
ISBN: 9781523529711
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Cultural Diversity
Zion Learns to See
By: Terence Lester, Zion Lester
Illustrated by:
Subi Bosa
Subi Bosa
ISBN: 9781514006696
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Homelessness / Poverty
Carnival Queen
By: Donette Williams-Harry
Illustrated by:
Amélie-Anne Calmo
Amélie-Anne Calmo
ISBN: 9781664300606
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
In the Shadow of Sunrise
By: Jennifer Bohnhoff
Illustrated by:
Ian Bristow
Ian Bristow
ISBN: 9781963832044
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
I Love My People
By: Kim Singleton
Illustrated by:
Kim Holt
Kim Holt
ISBN: 9798889831587
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Black Joy
By: Charnaie Gordon
Illustrated by:
Lhaiza Morena
Lhaiza Morena
ISBN: 9780760394397
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Jayden’s Secret Ingredient
By: Mélina Mangal
Illustrated by:
Ken Daley
Ken Daley
ISBN: 9781631986024
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Friendships
The Celebration Place
By: Dorena Williamson
Illustrated by:
Erin Susanne Banks
Erin Susanne Banks
ISBN: 9781514002582
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Cultural Diversity
Coming Out Perfect #1
By: Richard Mercado
Illustrated by:
Richard Mercado
Richard Mercado
ISBN: 9781339001593
Fiction, Graphic Novel, Teen (12+), BIPOC Characters and Creators
What Makes a Family: Celebrating the Filipino Day of the Dead
By: Eric Ruiz Roxas
Illustrated by:
Aldy Aguirre
Aldy Aguirre
ISBN: 9781836290339
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Action / Adventure
Charley’s Honky-Tonk Mission
By: Beatrice Winifred Iker
Illustrated by:
Miguelina Milien
Miguelina Milien
ISBN: 9798217003693
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Current Gone!
By: Neesa Bally
Illustrated by:
Geeta Ladi
Geeta Ladi
ISBN: 9781419773693
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Deepest Blue
By: Shauntay Grant
Illustrated by:
Daniel Minter
Daniel Minter
ISBN: 9780063251380
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Cultural Diversity
A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America, Revised and Updated
By: Ronald Takaki, Naomi A. Pak; adapted by Rebecca Steffof
ISBN: 9781644215968
Nonfiction, Illustrated Prose, Teen (12+), History
Goldenborn
By: Ama Ofosua Lieb
ISBN: 9781546147466
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
I Am the Dream Come True
By: Marley Dias, Dr. Janice Johnson Dias, Scott Dias
Illustrated by:
Islenia Mil
Islenia Mil
ISBN: 9781338815863
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Immigrant Experience
Liberty’s Forgotten Hero: The Revolutionary Life of James Forten
By: Kesha L Grant
Illustrated by:
Anastasia Magloire Williams
Anastasia Magloire Williams
ISBN: 9781643795799
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 5–7, History
A Light for Lucinda
By: Olga Herrera
Illustrated by:
Olga Herrera
Olga Herrera
ISBN: 9781623547592
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Medicine Wheels
By: Byron Graves
ISBN: 9780063160422
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), BIPOC Characters and Creators
Riding Magic
By: Kelly Starling Lyons
Illustrated by:
E. B. Lewis
E. B. Lewis
ISBN: 9780593323953
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Social Emotional Learning
China’s Child
By: Evi Triantafyllides
Illustrated by:
Nefeli Malekou
Nefeli Malekou
ISBN: 9789925739820
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Tajín and the Twelve Thunders
By: Magaly Morales
Illustrated by:
Magaly Morales
Magaly Morales
ISBN: 9781419768859
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
The Crystal Heart
By: Aaron Shepard
Illustrated by:
Joseph Daniel Fiedler
Joseph Daniel Fiedler
ISBN: 9781620356302
Fiction, Picture Book, 7–9, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Una luz para Lucinda
By: Olga Herrera; translated by Aurora Humarán
Illustrated by:
Olga Herrera
Olga Herrera
ISBN: 9781623548193
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Spanish
Grass
By: Keum Suk Gendry-Kim; translated by Janet Hong
Illustrated by:
Keum Suk Gendry-Kim
Keum Suk Gendry-Kim
ISBN: 9781770463622
Nonfiction, Graphic Novel, Teen (12+), BIPOC Characters and Creators
My Friend Kim Jong Un
By: Keum Suk Gendry Kim; translated by Janet Hong
Illustrated by:
Keum Suk Gendry Kim
Keum Suk Gendry Kim
ISBN: 9781770468221
Nonfiction, Graphic Novel, Teen (12+), Biography / Memoir
A Suitcase Full: A Story of Starting New and Carrying Home in Your Heart
By: Maryam Kia
Illustrated by:
Jaclyn Sinquett
Jaclyn Sinquett
ISBN: 9798885549707
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Biography / Memoir
Mixed Up: An Irish Boy’s Journey to Belonging
By: Leon Diop
ISBN: 9781915071880
Nonfiction, Prose, 9–12, Biography / Memoir
