Akron Public Library

Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy, and love.

I AM UNIQUE: Early elementary-aged readers will begin to think about and appreciate how everyone is special in their own unique ways. How are you unique? Let's explore! SOCIAL STUDIES READER FOR KIDS: Beginning readers are encouraged to build knowledge of what it means to participate in families, classrooms, schools, neighborhoods, and other communities. Kid Citizen readers support the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards. INCLUDES: This...

Although children are different in appearance, they all have ten toes, favorite clothes, and love to play.

A handy book about intersectionality that depicts the nuances of identity and embraces difference as a source of community.

Picture book with Spanish wording.

Prince charming, dragon slayer, mischievous prankster . . . More often than not, these are the role-models boys encounter in the books they read at home and at school. As a boy, there is an assumption that you will conform to a stereotypical idea of masculinity. But what if you're the introvert kind? What if you prefer to pick up a book rather than a sword? What if you want to cry when you're feeling sad or angry? What if you like the idea of wearing...

"There are millions of people in this world and we all look different, act different and like different things. We each have tough challenges, individual talents and unique strengths that make us who we are. Your differences may stand out and so might the differences in others, but the world needs them!"--Amazon.

"A collection of poetry filled with engaging mini-stories about girls of all kinds"--adapted from penguinrandomhouse.com.

Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy. and love.

"A beautifully illustrated celebration of diversity which helps young children to understand, value and respect differences of every kind. This dynamic and joyous exploration of difference helps young children learn to respond in a kind and equal way to everyone regardless of shape, size, age, physical and mental ability, gender, race, beliefs, language, culture, national identity, background, and so on. With topics ranging from clothes, hair, music...