Rainbow Village: A Story to Help Children Celebrate Diversity
by Emmi Smid
Language: English
London: Jessica Kingsley, 2020.
48 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1785922483 ; 9781785922480
Summary: In a land faraway, there is a village where nobody likes to mix with anyone who is different from them. Until an unexpected visitor comes along, and shows the villagers how much stronger they are when they all come together... This vibrantly illustrated story helps children aged 3+ celebrate diversity and be kind to others. In the face of adversity, a stranger helps creatures of different shapes, colours and habits to unite, and transform their village into a harmonious rainbow. At the back is a support section for professionals to help children talk about and understand the story.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Village-Children-Celebrate-Diversity/dp/1785922483/
I'm Just Me!
by Kody Christiansen
illus. by Alexandrea Mallia
Language: English
Matthew Cody Haines, 2018.
42 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1948582465; 9781948582469
Summary: A children's book aimed at trans and gay youth who need a character they can relate to. This book is based on the author's own childhood and represents those who are particularly unrepresented. Being free to be exactly who you feel on the inside is a human right. This book sends a message of hope and tolerance to future generations.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Im-Just-Me-Kody-Christiansen/dp/1948582465/
Jyll 'N' Jak: "It's who we are inside"
by Andre Groft; V. Pinto
illus. by Jim Colao
Language: English
Content Vortex , 2019.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0578486482; 9780578486482
Summary: A nursery rhyme for modern times, supporting the right of honest individual expression. The story introduces twin siblings who grow up in a traditional setting where they find themselves at odds with the established concepts of gender identity. In their formative years, they are surrounded by the intolerance which is pervasive in their environment and within prevailing social attitudes. This work of fiction specifically addresses gender identity issues and celebrates transgender heroes.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Jyll-Jak-Its-who-inside/dp/0578486482/
Beyond us: a true story with implications for all of us
by Aaron L. Polansky
illus. by Rin Rezendes
Language: English
San Diego, CA: Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc., [2019] ©2019.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm.
ISBN: 9781949595581; 1949595587
Summary: Connection. Respect. Love. Regardless of race, religion, gender, social status, or ability, every human desires connection, respect, and love. In Aaron Polansky’s lyrical style, Beyond Us encourages us all to embrace and celebrate the differences that make each person unique. With powerful illustrations from Rin Rezendes, Beyond Us is a courageous testament to the power of moving beyond fear to a place of authenticity and kindness.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Us-True-Story-Implications/dp/1949595595/
Being Different is Being Normal
written and illus. by Joel Briske
Language: English
Lulu.com, 2005.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1411633784 ; 9781411633780
Summary: I wrote this book to help my wife and I express to our daughter some of our most important values. These include accepting and celebrating the diversity of others and of oneself. My goal was to relate this theme to those things that are most apparent in children's lives. Using rhyming text and colorful illustrations, the book describes how we are all unique when it comes to our physical appearances, our homes and where we live, the makeup of our families, and more.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Different-Normal-Joel-Brieske/dp/1411633784/
Other Kids Are Kids Almost Just Like You
written and illustrated by Christina Engela
Language: English
Lulu, 2016
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1365312674 ; 9781365312670
Summary: Join a lovable group of children in a delightful romp through an explanation of diversity, understanding it better, encouraging them to be compassionate towards others, regardless of who they are. Many kids today face bullying from their peers based on differences in race, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. In a world where bullying and intolerance of diversity is becoming increasingly a problem, it's important to teach children - and adults - compassion for others. This book was written to inspire kids (and the adults who read it with kids) who are bullied for being different without focusing too strongly on the bullying angle. Christina Engela is an author and long-time human rights activist with experience in dealing with various types of bullying.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Kids-Almost-Just-Like/dp/1365312674/
The Tale Of Two Princes
by Joshua Desjardins
illus. by Michael Hetrick
Language: English
Next Century Publishing, 2016.
Summary: The Tale of Two Princes is not just a story about finding your “happily ever after.” Instead, the two heroes in this book teach us all the lessons of tolerance and acceptance, and that sometimes you can choose your own family. But most of the time, the families we can’t choose learn to love us no matter who we are.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Two-Princes-Joshua-Desjardins-ebook/dp/B01MYT9V2F/
¡Déjame en paz! Yo soy de colores. ¿Y tú?
by Olga Ibarra
illus. by Patricia Saavedra
Language: Spanish
La Locomotora, 2016.
p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9788494583216
Summary: La mudanza de toda mi familia: mis madres, mis hermanos y mi perro a Citygris no resultó ser lo que me imaginaba. Una ciudad gris, todo era de ese color, hasta las personas eran grises y el colegio era igual; mi presencia no gustaba y se metian conmigo llamándome ¡Colorines, colorines! Un cuento para abordar el acoso escolar en edades tempras y la diversidad familiar. Con un símil de temperas mágicas, se pretende plantear que la persistencia, el compromiso y la implicación hacen que la Tolerancia sea el eje vertebrador de las relaciones.
Available: http://libreriaolacacia.com/tienda/libros-diversidad-familiar/dejame-en-paz-yo-soy-de-colores-y-tu/
O Menino que Brincava de Ser
by Georgina de Costa Martins
illus. by Pinky Wainer
Language: Portuguese
São Paulo : Difusão Cultural do Livro, 2000.
84 p. : ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 8573384174 ; 9788573384178
Summary: Dudu, um garoto de seis anos, adorava brincar de ser. De ser fada, princesa e principalmente bruxa. Seus pais ficam preocupados com a situação. Querem descobrir se há como alterar o comportamento do filho, que consideram anormal. Mas o menino conta com o afeto de sua avó. Isso o ajuda a não se intimidar perante os obstáculos. Quer continuar a ter o direito de brincar de ser e de sonhar. Esse livro permite a discussão de temas delicados, como o preconceito e a intolerância, e retrata as conseqüências que a falta de diálogo pode causar à vida familiar. Dud gostava de brincar de ser, uma brincadeira muito legal e divertida. Só que seus pais não estavam muito felizes com isso. Ao ler olivro você vai entender o porquê. E vai também poder refletir sobre questões como preconceito, intolerância e falta de diálogo. Você já ouviu falar nessas questõs?
Available: http://www.editoradcl.com.br/Produto/167/o-menino-que-brincava-ser
