Multicultural Picture Books

Picture books about different peoples and cultures.

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Lubna and Pebble
Artist/Author/Cast:
Meddour, Wendy
Call Number:
JP Meddour
Description:

Lubna's best friend is a pebble.  When a boy arrives in the tent city, Lubna realizes he needs Pebble more.

My Grandma and Me
Artist/Author/Cast:
Javaherbin, Mina
Call Number:
J306.8745 J4156m
Description:

While Mina is growing up in Iran, the center of her world is her grandmother.

My Papi Has a Motorcycle
Artist/Author/Cast:
Quintero, Isabel
Call Number:
JP Quintero
Description:

Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, seeing the people and places she's always known.

Planting stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
Artist/Author/Cast:
Denise, Anika
Call Number:
J020.92 D4165p
Description:

This nonfiction picture book tells about the life of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.

Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala
Artist/Author/Cast:
Patel, Meenal
Call Number:
JP Patel
Description:

Priya lives in America, but her family came from India.  She discovers the beauty of India through her Babi Ba's colorful descriptions.

Rain School
Artist/Author/Cast:
Rumford, James
Call Number:
JP Rumford
Description:

The children in Chad build a mud classroom every year that lasts until the rainy season washes it away.

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
Artist/Author/Cast:
Beaty, Andrea
Call Number:
JP Beaty
Description:

When her abuelo is injured at the landfill, Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park.

Sulwe
Artist/Author/Cast:
Nyong'o, Lupita
Call Number:
JP Nyong'o
Description:

When Sulwe's classmates make fun of her skin, the tale of sisters Night and Day helps her understand her worth.

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
Artist/Author/Cast:
Sorell, Traci
Call Number:
JP Sorell
Description:

Journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks.

The Yellow Suitcase
Artist/Author/Cast:
Sriram, Meera
Call Number:
JP Sriram
Description:

Traveling with her parents to India to mourn her grandmother's passing, Asha discovers a gift left behind just for her.

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