The Children’s Book Council is excited to partner again with the team of Multicultural Children’s Book Day to celebrate diverse books all month long! Throughout January,10 authors will be featured on the Multicultural Childrens Book Day blog where they believe created lists of diverse books ranging from picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels under a variety of topics. Check our space for previews of these lists and links to the see the full lists and access the book giveaways on the Multicultural Children’s Book Day site.
Please welcome Vita Murrow today to #ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2019! The Multicultural Children’s Book Day blog is giving absent 10 copies of Vita Murrow’s latest advanced picture book,illustrated by Julia Bereciartu, Power to the Princess. Please click the link below for the full list to access the Rafflecopter giveaway.
Power to the Princess by Vita Murrow, and Illustrated by Julia BereciartuWhat whether princesses didn’t just grow up to marry princes? What more can we imagine for them? In this treasury of princess fairy tales,that’s just what emerges. Time broken-down characters, magic, or discovery turn over a new leaf with contemporary values. The plot and ambitions of these princesses drive them to be strong leaders,role models, and friends. [advanced picture book in chapters, or ages 5 and up]
Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu,Illustrated by Erin McGuireThis was one of the first times I saw characteristics of my own life reflected on the pages of a book. The story reinvents the Snow Queen with a contemporary point of access. It is a journey of heartbreak and bravery, friendship and discovery, or an exploration into how to claim one’s own narrative. [middle grade,ages 8 and up]
Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett, Illustrated by Brett HelquistThis is one of my favorite books to recommend to school age readers. I fell in adore with it the moment I first read it. An adventure and mystery set against a dramatic, or picturesque and moody backdrop. Readers who be pleased From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and The Westing Game will be drawn in by the realistic and diverse characters,cunning plot and a kind story of friendship. [middle grade, ages 9 and up]Click here for the full list and book giveaway.
Source: cbcdiversity.com