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"Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children...
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This empowering book talks about how family, culture, and values shape our identities and that it is important to be happy with who you are. Identities are the ways that people think about and see themselves. Gender often makes up a large part of our identity. Whether male or female, a person's gender is more about which sex they strongly identify themselves as being. An activity encourages further discussion.
6) My identity
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"It is important for young children to gain an understanding of who they are and how each individual is unique. This clever book helps define identity in simple terms, even when dealing with seemingly difficult concepts such as gender and belonging."--
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Everyone on the planet is unique. The visible parts of a person, such as eye color, hair style, and fingerprints can make them unique. However, things that aren't visible, such as individual strengths and talents also make people special. Through this book, readers will learn how to understand and appreciate their special talents, as well as those of their peers. By learning to harness their strengths, students have the opportunity to gain a richer...
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As diversity in the American population continues to grow, it's critical for students to understand the significance of ethnic and racial identity. Help students start to grasp how people's identities shape their interactions with the world around them. Young readers will learn why it is important to respect everyone no matter how different they may seem. With understandable and accessible text, this must-have volume illustrates the necessity of acknowledging...
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Kingfisher Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Meet the children from one school, and their teachers, parents, and guardians. They have different kinds of families, likes and dislikes, cultures, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities...and a lot in common. Our differences enrich our lives. Celebrate them in this beautiful book." --back cover.
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Bedford Library: 2024-2025 MCBA Nominees
Cary Library's Best Books of 2023 - For Children
Great Graphic Novels
Pura Belpré Book Awards
Cary Library's Best Books of 2023 - For Children
Great Graphic Novels
Pura Belpré Book Awards
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"Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir."--Provided by publisher.
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Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Hip-hop and feminism combine in this empowering guide with attitude, from best-selling author Brittney Cooper and founding members of the Crunk Feminist Collective. Loud and rowdy girls, quiet and nerdy girls, girls who rock naturals, girls who wear weave, outspoken and opinionated girls, girls still finding their voice, queer girls, trans girls, and gender nonbinary young people who want to make the world better: Feminist AF uses the insights of...
13) Tiny dancer
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Atheneum
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Siena Cherson Siegel dreamed of being a ballerina. Her love of movement and dedication to the craft earned her a spot at the School of American Ballet.. Siena has worked hard her whole life to be a professional ballet dancer, then makes the difficult decision to quit dancing and tries to figure out what comes next. But what do you do when you have spent your entire life working toward a goal, having that shape your identity, and then decide it's...
16) Meet Polkadot
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Dangerdot Publishing
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English
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Meet Polkadot, big sister Gladiola, and best friend Norma Alicia, as they introduce young readers to the challenges and beauty that are experienced by Polkadot as a non-binary, transgender kid. Readers learn that gender identity is found "between the ears, not between the legs" and that biological sex and gender identity are not always the same.
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Vintage Español
Pub. Date
[2023]
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Español
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"Pedro/Peter Martín es un Mexikid, o un niño que nació en Estados Unidos de padres mexicanos: un niño que no pertenece a ninguno de los dos lugares. Así que no sabe qué pensar cuando su padre anuncia que toda la familia (¡11 personas!) se apretará dentro del Winnebago para manejar 2,000 millas hasta México con una misión: traer a su misterioso abuelito de la era de la Revolución Mexicana a vivir con ellos. Esta divertidísima memoria gráfica...
18) Who am I?
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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Building on fundamental questions about what it means to be human, a thought-provoking exploration of human identity draws on biological, psychological and social sciences to provide coverage of topics ranging from language and DNA studies to anti-aging technologies and how emotions help us to interpret the world.
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Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2023]
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Español
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"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion. While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that...
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Mayo Clinic Press Kids, an imprint of Mayo Clinic Press
Pub. Date
2024
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English
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"We are full of thoughts, sensations, and emotions. By turning into our bodies and our minds, mindfulness can help us find ways to learn more about ourselves and what makes us special. Mindful Spaces guides children through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings, and their emotions." --
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