If we are truly committed to change for a better and equal world for our children of the next generation, books are great place to start.
All of the books you see here (and more) can be found at the Volusia County Library and on Amazon, both links are provided. Thirteen (13) branches of the Volusia County Public Library are open with limited hours and capacity. Click here for important details about the reopening!
Oh! If you have not had a chance to check out (see what I did there) The Volusia County Library’s Lit to Go Summer Offering, click here…its awesome!
Harriet Tubman (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Volusia County Library | Amazon
The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist
Volusia County Library | Amazon
The story of the youngest known civil rights protester in history will teach children that you’re never too small to stand up for what you believe in.
All Are Welcome
Volusia County Library | Amazon
We’re Different, We’re the Same (Sesame Street)
Volusia County Public Library | Amazon
Sesame Street has been teaching kids that diversity is beautiful for over 50 years, so it’ll come as no surprise that your favorite muppets star in this great book about racism for kids
Skin Again
Volusia County Public Library | Amazon
This poetic ode to celebrating our differences is a gentle way to introduce young children to the concepts of race and identity.
One Family
Volusia County Public Library | Amazon
A playful look at diversity and the many ways to form a family.
I Like Myself!
Volusia County Public Library | Amazon
A silly, joyful celebration of being true to who you are. Catchy rhyming text makes this a perfect read-aloud.
Last Stop on Market Street
Volusia County Public Library | Amazon
This bus ride through a busy city showcases people of different skin colors, ages, and classes, and takes readers on a journey that will help them appreciate the beauty all around.
I Am Enough
Volusia County Public Library | Amazon
The Other Side
Volusia County Public Library | Amazon
A longstanding classic about bridging the racial divide between two young friends, told through powerful prose and gorgeous watercolor illustrations.
The Big Umbrella
Volusia County Public Library | Amazon
A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the ‘other
Last but not least we are so excited to support our local author, Dr. Primrose Cameron! Her first book takes our favorite Princess to DC and talks about kindness and patience. Her second book, hot off the presses is about accepting differences as we visit Jamaica!.
