Teaching for Change carefully selects the best multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators. Learn about our criteria for selecting titles. Feedback on these lists and suggestions for additional titles are welcome.
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All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom
By Angela Johnson, E. B. Lewis (Illustrator)
Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
By S. K. Ali (Editor), Aisha Saeed (Editor), Iman Rasheed (Illustrator)
Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story
By Shirin Shamsi and Manal Mirza (Illustrator)
Spanish edition available: La bendición de Zahra: un relato de Ramadán