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• The Sun Shines Everywhere

  Hoberman, Mary Ann

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  Lively illustrations take readers on a trip around the world and show how diverse we all are, and how similar too. No matter where or who we are, the sun shines down on all of us.

• All Are Welcome

  Penfold, Alexandra

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  Rhyming verses tell the story of a typical day at a diverse school, where everyone is welcome and differences are celebrated!

• Whoever You Are

  Fox, Mem, 1946-

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  A lovely picture book that reminds us that while we may not look the same, speak the same language, or live the same lives, there are bonds that unite us all.

• Our Favorite Day of the Year

  Ali, A. E.

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  In Ms. Gupta's class, every student gets to share their favourite day of the year. Friendship and diversity are celebrated as everyone learns about different holidays.

• Hats of Faith

  Cohan, Medeia

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  In this colourful board book, children are introduced to various head coverings that people of diverse faiths may wear in order to practice their religion. The book concludes with the statement that "learning about each other makes it easy to be…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Matter

  Robinson, Christian

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  You Matter is a delightful children’s book that celebrates the value of each individual. It encourages young readers to be themselves and embrace their own unique qualities.

• Intersection Allies

  We Make Room for All

  Johnson, Chelsea

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  Written in rhyming verse, this picture book features children from many different backgrounds - each experiencing unique challenges. When things get hard, the children support each other for who they are.

• I Lost My Talk

  Joe, Rita, 1932-2007

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  Mi’kmaq poet Rita Joe speaks to the profound effect of having lost her language during her years at residential school. Joe's powerful words explore and celebrate the survival of Mi'kmaw culture and language.

• I Am Cherished

  Ako, Onome

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  Every child has the right to a name and an identity, and this includes the correct pronunciation of their name. In this story, Kikelomo’s first-day-of-school excitement is tarnished by classmates making fun of her name. Returning the next day…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Name Jar

  Choi, Yangsook

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  This is an empathetic story that aims to encourage children to appreciate themselves and others and not to feel the need to hide their cultural heritage.

• Salat in Secret

  Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

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  Muhammad is Muslim and, when he receives a salat or prayer rug for his 7th birthday, tries his best to do all five daily prayers on time. One salat happens during school hours, and he’s worried what the reactions of others might be. Children have…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Have the Right to Be a Child

  Serres, Alain, 1956-

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  A vibrantly coloured picture book that describes what it means to be a child with rights, as defined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

• Learning My Rights With Mousewoman

  Asoyuf, Morgan, 1984-

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  This book brings to life the timeless lessons of Mousewoman—lessons that embody the principles outlined in the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This book empowers children to…Read moreRead more of this annotation