by Julianna Fields

Describes the benefits and challenges multiracial families face in today’s society, including cultural and religious differences, societal views on intermarriage, and multiracial adoption.

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by Sarah Schuette

Simple text and photographs present adoptive families, including how family members interact with one another.

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By Betty Hicks

Does Rita have what it takes to swim with the Sharks? Rita’s times aren’t good enough to swim with the Sharks–the team where all her friends compete. At first she’s determined to improve, but is Rita ready to attempt complicated flip turns? Or is there another way for Rita to join the Sharks?

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By Marissa Moss

Hoping to impress the new girl in her class while they work together on an archeological dig project, Ameila tries to improve by giving herself a makeover and almost loses a friend in the process. Full color.

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By Yangsook Choi

After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be.

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By Susan Kent

This book talks to kids about ways that they can actively improve their moods themselves when they are feeling bad. Things like noticing your own talents, being proud of yourself, doing what is right for yourself, and helping other people are illustrated with simple examples that children will understand and relate to easily.

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by Rigoberto Gonzalez

“A Mother’s Day story featuring Antonio, his Mami and Mami’s partner Leslie.” English/Spanish

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by Judith Vigna

“Elly learns about prejudice when her 2 favorite uncles aren’t invited to a family party.”

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by Kari Krakow

“A picture book biography about the first openly gay elected official in the U.S.”

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by Martha Freeman

“Holly moves and makes new friends, one of whom has two dads and one who has a baby in her family.  The gay dads are a natural part of an interesting mix of people in this new neighborhood.”

*Chapter Book*

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