Picture Books Celebrating Diversity, MLK, and Black History Month
With MLK Day on January 18 and Black History Month in February, we are diving into readings that teach, honors, and celebrates diversity and inclusion. There are many excellent books for young people that focus on these themes and plant the seeds of action to make the world a better place.
Read on for some favorites that share the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; inspire with the work of pioneering Black botanists, environmentalists and scientists; and give examples of how to practice compassion and understanding every day.