• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About Diedre
    • Contact Me
    • Featured On
    • Privacy Policy
  • Curly Hair Care
  • Motherhood
    • Motherhood Series
  • Marriage
  • Parenting
  • Curly Hair Guide
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Newsletter

Are Those Your Kids

Raising Biracial Kids in Today's World

8 Books Every Multiracial Family Needs In Their Collection

September 16, 2016 By Diedre 18 Comments

197 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

8 Books Every Multiracial Family Needs In Their Collection

 

*This post contains Amazon affiliate links.*

I remember when my husband and I were preparing for our first baby. We stocked up on diapers, clothes & books. We understood the importance of embracing our multiracial family and celebrating all families in their uniqueness.

Representation matters.  Even if you aren’t in a multiracial family, it’s important to show your children diversity through literature.

This is especially important if you are not living in a diverse community. Children need to see themselves & their friends represented in books. The beauty of owning books that feature an array of cultures, races & ethnicities is that they normalize interracial relationships. Here is a list of 8 books that you need in your personal collection.

Families Are Different by Nina Pellegrini

The title alone screams multicultural awareness. This lovely book is about two Korean girls who were adopted by White parents. It celebrates the love between the girls and their parents as well as their differences. I love that it addresses adoption, multiracial families, and various family structures.

I love that Families are Different shares about single parent families, multiracial families, multigenerational families, small & large families, and many more. This book is perfect for any family.

 

 

 Happy Hair by Mechal Renee Roe

As a woman with naturally curly hair & two daughters with different textures of curly hair, this book is one of our favorites. It features various shades of brown girls and highlights the beauty of different hair styles.

8 Books Every Multiracial Family Needs In Their Collection

 Black, White Just Right! by Marguerite W. Davol

This book introduces us to a multiracial family composed of a black mother and white father.

The daughter is the narrator and she celebrates the attributes she has in common with each parent. The beauty in this story is that the author goes beyond the obvious physical attributes and digs deep into how her parent’s hobbies and activities shape the little girl into the person she is.

 

 

 Sesame Street We’re Different, We’re the Same by Bobbi Jane Kates

This was one of my oldest daughter’s favorite books, even as an infant. The bright colors and familiar Sesame Street characters excited her every time we read the book.

Not only does this book use fictional characters to explain differences, but it also includes a myriad of ethnicities and shades of people.

 

 Happy Adoption Day by John McCutcheon

The artwork in this book is amazing. Every page looks like a beautiful painting & the message is just as beautiful.

Even though this is a book about adoption, it opens the door for a conversation about families that look the same as well as different. Each page highlights a variety of races.

The Colors of Us by Karen Katz

This one, hands down is a favorite of mine. “My name is Lena, and I am the color of cinnamon. Mom says she could eat me up.” Kids will love the comparison of skin color to food. My daughter read the book and tried to find the brown character that most closely resembled herself.

Another kudos for this book is the diversity in the names of the characters (Jo-Jin, Kyle, Carlos, Rosita, Candy, Lucy Mr. Pellegrio). The Colors of Us was one of the first books I purchased for my children.

I Am Mixed by Garcelle Beauvais

What I love about this book is the author (remember Fancy from the Jamie Fox show?) has twin biracial boys herself, so the book hits close to home.  Twins Jay & Nia narrate the book and they take you on a journey of what it’s like for them to be mixed race.

Also, for those of you that are environmentally conscious, the book is printed on 100% recycled paper. I also love that I Am Mixed features both boy & girl characters!

img_8701

Diapers Are Not Forever by Elizabeth Verdick

At some point, your sweet little infant will become a toddler and need to be potty trained. I found that reading books about potty training were extremely helpful in transitioning my toddler and peaking their interest in the potty.

When I found this book, I was elated to discover that it contained a variety of diverse characters all discussing potty training and big boy/girl underpants. It doesn’t get better than this!

8 Books Every Multiracial Family Needs In Their Collection

It’s never too early to read to your children. I read to mine when they were infants. What are some of your favorite books that feature diverse characters?

Representation matters. Even if you aren't in a multiracial family, it's important to show your children diversity through books you read together.

 

I had the distinct pleasure of doing a collaborative multiracial link up with the four ladies listed below. If you haven’t checked out their pages & content, head over to their blogs via the links below and give our posts a share!

 

8 Books Every Multiracial Family Needs In Their Collection

Raising Multiracial Babies: Expectations vs Reality   Baby Making Machine

What to Expect When You’re Expecting Multiracial Babies  De Su Mama

How to Prepare for a Multicultural Family  The Almost Indian Wife

Will my Child Look Like Me? Thoughts from a Multicultural Mom  Raising Whasians

 

 

 

 

 

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Related

Daily Boutique Deals
Baby K'tan Baby Carriers and Baby Wraps

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Tina@AMindfulFairytale says

    September 17, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    Looks like some great books for any household! We have that Sesame Street book and it is very well loved in our house!

    Reply
    • Diedre says

      September 19, 2016 at 12:40 am

      You’re right, they are great books for everyone!

      Reply
  2. Lauren Mokasdar (English Wife Indian Life) says

    September 18, 2016 at 11:54 am

    Bookmarked!!

    Reply
    • Diedre says

      September 19, 2016 at 12:39 am

      I’m sure your kids will love them all, mine do

      Reply
  3. Patricia says

    September 18, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    Fantastic list! I’m bookmarking this!

    Reply
    • Diedre says

      September 19, 2016 at 12:38 am

      Your girls will love them all!

      Reply
  4. Marquita says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:07 am

    Great list! I’m always looking for diverse books for my multiracial kiddos. It makes me happy to see more and more coming out these days.

    Reply
    • Diedre says

      September 19, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks Marquita! I’m excited that authors & illuatrators are keeping our families in mind when they write!

      Reply
  5. Linda says

    September 23, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    This is a great list of resources! I need to add them to my collection!

    Reply
    • Diedre says

      September 23, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Thanks Linda! I think your kids will love them!

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. How To Prepare For A Multicultural Family - The Almost Indian Wife says:
    September 16, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    […] Books for the Multicultural Family / Are Those Your Kids […]

    Reply
  2. Will My Child Look Like Me? Thoughts from a Multicultural Mom - Raising Whasians says:
    September 16, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    […] 8 Books Every Multiracial Family Needs in Their Collection – Are Those Your Kids? […]

    Reply
  3. Raising Multiracial Babies: Expectations vs Reality - Baby Making Machine says:
    September 16, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    […] Books for the Multicultural Family / Are Those Your Kids […]

    Reply
  4. How to Teach Your Kids to Love the Skin They're In says:
    February 27, 2017 at 3:18 am

    […] books about those things. As your children get older, find a chapter book to read together. Read a book, […]

    Reply
  5. How to Raise Your Multiracial Child in a School That Isn't Diverse says:
    May 21, 2017 at 11:48 am

    […] Are there diverse books in the library and your child’s classroom? Volunteer to read books that feature minority or mixed race (main) characters. […]

    Reply
  6. Okayest Moms Summer Series- Raising Kind, World Conscious Children - Okayest Moms says:
    June 27, 2019 at 6:57 pm

    […] Diedre shared her favorite books that both showcase diversity, both explicitly and not. She has a whole post with her favorites! […]

    Reply
  7. 3 Character Education Books for Early Elementary Kids says:
    August 29, 2019 at 2:59 am

    […] the diversity in language, disabilities, culture, race & family dynamics, these books not only teach character […]

    Reply
  8. 17. Raising Kind Kids with Diedre - Okayest Moms says:
    May 5, 2020 at 9:01 am

    […] Diedre shared her favorite books that both showcase diversity, both explicitly and not. She has a whole post with her favorites! […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hi, I’m Diedre!

Hi, I’m Diedre!

Lifestyle + Mom Blogger

Welcome to Are Those Your Kids! This blog was created to share my experiences in motherhood, from the perspective of a mom with biracial kids. I discuss all things education, culture, multicultural resources, curly hair and motherhood.

Categories

Featured On

 

Are those your kids FB group

Popular Posts

culturally competent
Multiracial families are often suseptible to others biases based on their physical appearance. There is so much more to us than meets the eye.
Parenting biracial daughters comes with a unique set of challenges. People often question their identity based on their physical appearance.

The Frustration-Free Guide to Curly Hair E-book

Are you at a loss when it comes to curly hair? Does wash day make you cringe? Check out this e-book for a guide to all things curly hair care.

Curly Hair & Skin Care for Babies and Toddlers

Curly Hair & Skin Care for Babies and Toddlers

Footer

Are those your kids FB Group

Top Posts & Pages

  • 9 months and counting: What life is really like with 4 kids
  • 4 Things That Surprised Me About a Pregnancy in My Late 30's
  • What I Wish I Knew About Postpartum Recovery
  • This is Why I Broke Up With My Obgyn and Hired a Doula
  • We're Having (Another) Baby: Here comes baby #4
  • Nontoxic Black-Owned Beauty Brands to Add to Your Collection
  • 5 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids Black History All Year Long
  • 5 Reasons Why I'm Teaching My Multiracial Children about Black History
  • How to Video Narrate Lessons on a PC: A Step by Step Guide
  • 6 Ways to Support Small Businesses During Holidays & Year-round
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 · Site by Pretty Pink Studio

197 shares