Stereotypical imagery of Native peoples is everywhere, making it nearly impossible for caregivers to choose children's books that can help their children learn something about Native peoples. These guidelines will help.

Children’s author Marti Dumas and her son suggest you start with this list of middle grade fiction if you like fantasy adventures and want to make sure that the main characters in those stories reflect the diversity of the world we live in.

How to use picture books to have meaningful, transformative conversations that “embrace race” with the kids in your life.

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.

It’s imperative for children to engage with texts that elucidate racial disparities. The books on this list present injustices that people of color and Native people have experienced historically and in present day, and how characters and historical figures have combated these issues.

Children demonstrate compassion and show empathy for people through a variety of approaches. The following books exemplify inclusiveness, demonstrate ways to understand the feelings of another person, and exhibit what it means to appreciate your own self.

It’s important for children to engage with texts that elucidate racial disparities. The books on this list present injustices that people of color and Native people have experienced historically and in present day, and how characters and historical figures have combated these issues.

Zetta Elliot asks colleagues in the kid literature community to share their insights on reparations in the children’s publishing industry and what can be done after hundreds of years of excluding and/or distorting kids of color and Native children.