Diversity in Children's Books

March 08, 2012

Modern children's books help families explore diversity.

It has often been said that books are both mirrors and windows. But what about the readers that keep getting windows when all they want is a mirror? Several modern picture books celebrate diversity and reflect all kinds of examples of today's modern family. From a home that has two mommies, to a home that has no mommies, and from a home of white skin, to a home of blended skin, picture books explain essential subjects to children in ways parents may not be able to.

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