RESOURCES ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
Looking for books about the environment for the children you love or teach? Trying to find books about themes ranging from planting a garden to environmental activism? We cannot begin to feature them all! But here are a few links to get started. If you know of a book site to suggest for this page, please contact us at rifnova@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!
We are Water Protectors, written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade, is the 2021 Caldecott Winner. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America, the book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the earth's water from harm and corruption. Both author and illustrator are of Native American heritage. Lindstrom is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians; Goade is from the Raven moiety and Kiks.ádi Clan from Sitka, Alaska.
Winner of 2020 Best Book citations from NPR, the Washington Post, School Library Journal, and others, We Are Water Protectors has garnered many starred reviews. From Kirkus Reviews: “In this tribute to Native resilience, Indigenous author-and-illustrator team Lindstrom and Goade invite readers to stand up for environmental justice. An inspiring call to action for all who care about our interconnected planet.” At this link, children can find an activity kit to become water protectors, too. |
• The Curious Reader, an online literary magazine for readers, features a list of 21 books that teach children about the environment.
• We Need Diverse Books features a clickable list of resources to find all kinds of diverse children's books. This is a great go-to curation! Find it here. • Multicultural Children's Book Day has also curated a list of diverse book links. Find that here. • Brightly, a website geared to raising children who love to read, features several lists of diverse books. Find one for tweens and teens here. Brightly has also curated a list of books to help children understand the fight for racial equality. Find that here. Another list features 15 books for Pre-K through teens that celebrate Native American Heritage. And yet another list focuses on 21 books about lesser known African Americans and their contributions to history. • Embrace Race, a multicultural community of parents, teachers, experts, and other caring adults, features a list of 20 picture books to "embrace race, provide solace, and do good." That's here. • Vogue.com published a list of 17 about racial inequality for young readers. Look here. • Colours of Us has curated a number of lists that feature multicultural and multiracial books. One focuses on Hispanic multicultural children's books for kids from five to 10. Find that here. The site also features a picture book list about inspiring women and girls. That's here. |
• Biracial Bookworms LLC focuses on teaching children to be readers, activists, and leaders. Find 50 diverse children's books about strong girls here.
• BookRiot, which bills itself as the largest independent editorial book site in North America, features a list of 30 books about diversity that celebrate our differences.
• BookRiot, which bills itself as the largest independent editorial book site in North America, features a list of 30 books about diversity that celebrate our differences.
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