Best Picture Books of 2014 That Celebrate Diversity

by Christine Baldacchino ; illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant

Sensitive and reassuring. Full review >

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by Ashley Bryan ; illustrated by Ashley Bryan ; photographed by Ken Hannon

A stunning work of creative genius sure to captivate the young and lend pure delight to beachcombers of any age. Full review >

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by Arun Gandhi ; Bethany Hegedus ; illustrated by Evan Turk

Never burdened by its message, this exceptional title works on multiple levels; it is both a striking introduction to a... Full review >

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by Maya Christina Gonzalez ; illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez

An exquisitely crafted call to honor ourselves, one another and the natural world. Full review >

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by Rukhsana Khan ; illustrated by Christiane Krömer

This story soars. Full review >

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by Emily Jiang ; illustrated by April Chu

From the booming paigu to the delicate strings of the ruan, the lutelike pipa and the yangqin, or hammered “butterfly harp,”... Full review >

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by H. Chuku Lee ; illustrated by Pat Cummings

This lovely reimagining of an old tale affirms the browning of American’s contemporary young readership Full review >

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by José Manuel Mateo ; illustrated by Javier Martínez Pedro

Breathtaking. Full review >

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by Clotilde Perrin ; illustrated by Clotilde Perrin

A very fine working of story, information, art and culture. Full review >

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by Greg Rodgers ; illustrated by Leslie Stall Widener

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by Katheryn Russell-Brown ; illustrated by Frank Morrison

Readers will agree that “Melba Doretta Liston was something special.” (Picture book. 4-8) Full review >

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by Olive Senior ; illustrated by Laura James

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by Duncan Tonatiuh ; illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh

A compelling story told with impeccable care. Full review >

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