EmbraceRace Webinar: Books That Inspire Resilience in Kids of Color - EMBRARESIL
The books on this list demonstrate kids of color persevering in a variety of settings and overcoming obstacles through a myriad of scenarios: whether it’s the first day of school, standing up to a bully or for yourself, dealing with death, defending a person in need, or celebrating identity. Click here to watch the webinar with Literacy Specialist Katie Potter, read the tip sheet about storytelling with children, and look at the rest of the book lists!
EmbraceRace Webinar: Books That Inspire Resilience in Kids of Color (10 Books): | $141.50 |

Sharing & Giving, Overcoming Obstacles, Discrimination, Cultural Diversity, Coping with Death, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Biracial/Multiracial Interest, Optimism/Enthusiasm, Realistic Fiction, Self Control/Self Regulation, Tolerance/Acceptance
Included formats shown below in BOLD
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Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a CastleBy Burgos |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 4.2 - 9.0 |
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Black All AroundBy Hubbell Illustrated by Tate |
Guided Reading: I
AR Level: 1.9 - 0.5 |
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BirdBy Elliott Illustrated by Strickland |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 3.8 - 0.5 |
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Calling the Water DrumBy Redding Illustrated by Boyd |
Guided Reading: P
Lexile Level: AD550L |
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Featherless/ DesplumadoBy Herrera Illustrated by Cuevas |
Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 2.4 - 0.5 |
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King for a DayBy Khan Illustrated by Krömer |
Guided Reading: N
AR Level: 3.9 - 0.5 |
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Moony Luna / Luna, Lunita LuneraBy Argueta Illustrated by Gómez |
Guided Reading: K
AR Level: 2.9 - 0.5 |
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My Very Own Room / Mi propio cuartitoBy Pérez Illustrated by Gonzalez |
Guided Reading: L
AR Level: 3.9 - 0.5 |
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Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del arcoírisBy Marshall Illustrated by Chavarri |
Guided Reading: P
Lexile Level: AD580L |
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Tan to TamarindBy Iyengar Illustrated by Akib |
Guided Reading: Q
Lexile Level: NP |
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