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The newest picture books that spotlight inclusive stories and diverse creators. Althea Gibson, Ntozake Shange, Kadir Nelson, Faith Ringgold, Laurie Hernandez, The Great Migration, Frank Morrison, Shared Reading

Laurie Hernandez

The Great Migration

The newest picture books that spotlight inclusive stories and diverse creators.

Take a look at some of the most hotly anticipated titles coming from HarperCollins Children’s books in early 2022. Book Club Books, New Books, Books To Read, Date, Heritage School, Professional Development For Teachers, Little Brothers, Drawings Of Friends

Book Club Books

Heritage School

Professional Development For Teachers

Little Brothers

Drawings Of Friends

Take a look at some of the most hotly anticipated titles coming from HarperCollins Children’s books in early 2022.

The New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, delivers a poignant picture book biography about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build bridges. Staying true to himself, Yo-Yo Ma performed at the US-Mexico border at the Rio Grande on April 13, 2019, as part of his multi-continent “Bach Project” tour to prove a point—through music, we can build bridges rather than walls between different cultures. 📸 @joannahowrites Ezra Jack Keats, Four Year Old, April 13, American Presidents, Rio Grande, Book Lists, New York Times

Ezra Jack Keats

American Presidents

The New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, delivers a poignant picture book biography about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build bridges. Staying true to himself, Yo-Yo Ma performed at the US-Mexico border at the Rio Grande on April 13, 2019, as part of his multi-continent “Bach Project” tour to prove a point—through music, we can build bridges rather than walls between different cultures. 📸 @joannahowrites

Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum is a don't-miss classic, especially for back to school. Picture Story, Picture Books, First Day Of School, Back To School, Kittens First Full Moon, Kevin Henkes, American Library Association

First Day Of School

Kittens First Full Moon

American Library Association

Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum is a don't-miss classic, especially for back to school.

Share this book with children to help them, in a safe and calm way, understand how germs work. In addition to straightforward, helpful information told in a warm and approachable way, the book contains a chart of rules for good health that reinforces healthful living. Science Education, Teaching Science, Teaching Kids, The Body Book, The Book, Hands On Activities, Book Activities, Core Learning, Visual Literacy

Science Education

Teaching Science

Hands On Activities

Book Activities

Visual Literacy

Share this book with children to help them, in a safe and calm way, understand how germs work. In addition to straightforward, helpful information told in a warm and approachable way, the book contains a chart of rules for good health that reinforces healthful living.

A full-color paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with full-color cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia... 📸 @onceanarnian Lucy Pevensie, White Witch, Chronicles Of Narnia, Fantasy Series, Siblings, Illustrator, Lion

Chronicles Of Narnia

A full-color paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with full-color cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia... 📸 @onceanarnian

Four starred reviews! In an evocative picture book brimming with the scents, tastes, and traditions that define a young girl’s summer with her grandmother, debut author Michelle Sterling and illustrator Aaron Asis come together to celebrate the gentle bonds of familial love that span oceans and generations. 📸 @booksfordiversity Surprises For Her, New York Public Library, Funny Stories, Oceans, Fireworks, Childrens Books, Good Books

Surprises For Her

New York Public Library

Childrens Books

Four starred reviews! In an evocative picture book brimming with the scents, tastes, and traditions that define a young girl’s summer with her grandmother, debut author Michelle Sterling and illustrator Aaron Asis come together to celebrate the gentle bonds of familial love that span oceans and generations. 📸 @booksfordiversity

For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina’s Voice comes a breathtaking own voices story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents’ extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother’s real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh’s characters are real and riveting. 📸 @thelarkspurandthewaterlily American Awards, Love List, History Teachers, Do What Is Right, Korean War, Riveting, Grandparents

American Awards

History Teachers

Do What Is Right

For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina’s Voice comes a breathtaking own voices story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents’ extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother’s real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh’s characters are real and riveting. 📸 @thelarkspurandthewaterlily

Picture books for summer reading! Read in Full Color spotlights diverse creators and inclusive stories. It’s a space where books reflect the narratives of the young readers picking them up for the first time. Read in Full Color serves as a reminder that these books are important, necessary, and in demand. Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass

Picture books for summer reading! Read in Full Color spotlights diverse creators and inclusive stories. It’s a space where books reflect the narratives of the young readers picking them up for the first time. Read in Full Color serves as a reminder that these books are important, necessary, and in demand.

Other Words for Home, a gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed. 📸 @anovelkingdom Books For Tweens, Starting School, Life Affirming, Syria, New Friends, Finding Yourself, Fans

Books For Tweens

Starting School

Finding Yourself

Other Words for Home, a gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed. 📸 @anovelkingdom

For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina’s Voice comes a breathtaking own voices story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents’ extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother’s real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh’s characters are real and riveting. 📸 @storybookend

For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina’s Voice comes a breathtaking own voices story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents’ extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother’s real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh’s characters are real and riveting. 📸 @storybookend

An extraordinary new novel from Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home, about loss and healing—and how friendship can be magical. The Shape of Thunder is a deeply moving story, told with exceptional grace, about friendship and loss—and how believing in impossible things can help us heal. 📸 @book.nerd.mommy School Shootings, Beautiful Stories, Her Brother, Book Nerd, The Only Way, Time Travel, Thunder

School Shootings

Beautiful Stories

An extraordinary new novel from Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home, about loss and healing—and how friendship can be magical. The Shape of Thunder is a deeply moving story, told with exceptional grace, about friendship and loss—and how believing in impossible things can help us heal. 📸 @book.nerd.mommy

Welcome to Heartdrum, a new imprint by Native American authors for kids 8+! Heartfelt, groundbreaking, and unexpected, these children’s books emphasize the present and future of Indian Country and the strength of young Indigenous heroes. 📸 @neil_yazzie Ya Books, Book Recommendations, Authors, Nativity, Children, Kids, Native American

Book Recommendations

Native American

Welcome to Heartdrum, a new imprint by Native American authors for kids 8+! Heartfelt, groundbreaking, and unexpected, these children’s books emphasize the present and future of Indian Country and the strength of young Indigenous heroes. 📸 @neil_yazzie

Read in Full Color spotlights diverse creators and inclusive stories. Read in Full Color serves as a reminder that these books are important, necessary, and in demand. See our full reading list and book recommendations at readinfullcolor.com 📸 @court_halverson

Read in Full Color spotlights diverse creators and inclusive stories. Read in Full Color serves as a reminder that these books are important, necessary, and in demand. See our full reading list and book recommendations at readinfullcolor.com 📸 @court_halverson

Read in Full Color spotlights diverse creators and inclusive stories. Books shown: When Lola Visits What Will You Be? Shady Baby 📸 @midnightbooklover Marker

Read in Full Color spotlights diverse creators and inclusive stories. Books shown: When Lola Visits What Will You Be? Shady Baby 📸 @midnightbooklover

The New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation makes her middle grade debut with a sweeping tale of the ghosts of our past that won’t stay buried, starring an unforgettable girl named Ophie. 📸 @lifeandpineapples End Of Life, Ghost Stories, Historical Fiction, Girl Names, Daffodils, Ghosts

Historical Fiction

The New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation makes her middle grade debut with a sweeping tale of the ghosts of our past that won’t stay buried, starring an unforgettable girl named Ophie. 📸 @lifeandpineapples

Billy Miller is back! The stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true. Billy Miller Makes a Wish is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series. 📸 @thechildrensbookreview Ramona Books, Billy Miller, Make A Wish, Read Aloud, Out Loud, White Art

Billy Miller is back! The stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true. Billy Miller Makes a Wish is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series. 📸 @thechildrensbookreview

You’re not going to find a more heartwarming dynamic duo than Pig and Mouse! Join Pig as he learns how to turn his “what if" worries from anxiety to optimism, all with the help of his loving friend Mouse. In this adorable story, Linzie Hunter’s charming, bright illustrations pair perfectly with her sweet and funny story about friendship and the endless wonder of "what if" that readers of all ages can relate to. 📸 @novelneighbor Great Conversation Starters, Throw A Party, S Pic, Optimism, The Help, Anxiety

Great Conversation Starters

You’re not going to find a more heartwarming dynamic duo than Pig and Mouse! Join Pig as he learns how to turn his “what if" worries from anxiety to optimism, all with the help of his loving friend Mouse. In this adorable story, Linzie Hunter’s charming, bright illustrations pair perfectly with her sweet and funny story about friendship and the endless wonder of "what if" that readers of all ages can relate to. 📸 @novelneighbor

This children's literature classic is perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie books, historical fiction, and timeless stories using rich and beautiful language, and it's a strong choice for independent reading. Sarah, Plain and Tall gently explores themes of abandonment, loss, and love. 📸 @because.my.mother.read Patricia Maclachlan, Newbery Medal, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Independent Reading, Chapter Books, Children's Literature

Patricia Maclachlan

Laura Ingalls Wilder

Independent Reading

Children's Literature

This children's literature classic is perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie books, historical fiction, and timeless stories using rich and beautiful language, and it's a strong choice for independent reading. Sarah, Plain and Tall gently explores themes of abandonment, loss, and love. 📸 @because.my.mother.read

With Jory John’s charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us. 📸 @gesibookshelf Just Be You, Do You Really, Bad Temper, The Bad Seed, This Is A Book, Acceptance

With Jory John’s charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us. 📸 @gesibookshelf

Like a Dandelion is a poetic tribute to the bravery of immigrants and refugees, inspired by the author’s childhood experience of moving to the United States from Cambodia. Like feathery seeds, a young girl and her mother take flight, putting down roots in an adopted country. Soon they blossom in their new home, strong and beautiful among hundreds of others just like them. 📸 @joannahowrites Bedtime Reading, Story Time, Cambodia, Roots, Dandelion, Childhood, United States

Bedtime Reading

Like a Dandelion is a poetic tribute to the bravery of immigrants and refugees, inspired by the author’s childhood experience of moving to the United States from Cambodia. Like feathery seeds, a young girl and her mother take flight, putting down roots in an adopted country. Soon they blossom in their new home, strong and beautiful among hundreds of others just like them. 📸 @joannahowrites

For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina’s Voice comes a breathtaking own voices story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents’ extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother’s real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh’s characters are real and riveting. 📸 @theselovelypages

For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Amina’s Voice comes a breathtaking own voices story of family, hope, and survival from Ellen Oh, cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents’ extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother’s real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh’s characters are real and riveting. 📸 @theselovelypages

Timeless Classic

A timeless classic with brand-new cover art! Diana Wynne Jones’s bestselling, magical, and funny Chrestomanci novels will enchant fans of Soman Chainani, Rick Riordan, and Chris Colfer. 📸 @cc_bookreviews

This beloved Newbery Medal–winning book is the first of five books in Patricia MacLachlan's chapter book series about the Witting family. Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna's point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa's advertisement for a wife and mother. 📸 @thereadingcornerforall Family Set, S Stories

This beloved Newbery Medal–winning book is the first of five books in Patricia MacLachlan's chapter book series about the Witting family. Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna's point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa's advertisement for a wife and mother. 📸 @thereadingcornerforall