1. Mr. Lincoln’s Way By: Patricia Polacco Summary: This takes place in a predominately white school, but they have an African American principle. It symbolizes different races and cultures and to respect everyone. Characters: Mr. Lincoln, Eugene Setting: A school Theme: Race and Culture 2. I Hate English! By: Ellen Levine Summary: This story is about a girl named Mei-Mei who moved from Hong Kong to New York. She started out having difficulties with the transition and the language barrier. She hated English; reading, writing and speaking it. A little girl named Nancy ends up coming to help Mei-Mei by showing her the city, which, in return, makes Mei-Mei want to speak English. Characters: Mei-Mei, Nancy Setting: New York City Theme: Friendship 3. First Strawberries: A Cherokee Story By: Joseph Bruchac Summary: This story introduces us to the Cherokee culture, it begins by a couple getting along and then they get into an argument. The woman ran off and the sun saw how upset and apologetic the man was so the sun helped reunite the couple. The symbolisms in this book are the strawberries because the Cherokee cultures eat strawberries to remind them to always be kind to each other. Characters: A man, a woman, and the sun Setting: Out in a field Theme: Kindness and forgiveness 4. The Matzah that Papa Brought Home By: Fran Manushkin Summary: This story tells us what it's like to be Jewish and the celebrations that they have over the holidays with their families. The last three pages in the book explain exactly what Passover is. Characters: Papa Setting: A house Theme: Judaism 5. Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story By: China-Ed Young Summary: This red riding hood story was so unlike ours, but it was about a wolf coming to the house when the children were left alone. The wolf was old and running out of strength but ultimately wanted to live forever. The oldest child knew that the Po Po wolf was not their grandma so they fought off the wolf. Characters: Children, Wolf, Po Pop wolf Setting: No real setting Theme: Childhood tales 6. The Name Jar By: Yangsook Choi Summary: This story is about a little girl named Unheri moving from Korea to America. She came to a new country with her family but had to leave her grandmother behind in Korea. At the beginning of the story none of the Unheri’s classmates could pronounce her name, which made her want to change her name to an American name they could understand. She started making friends in her new school and finally she decided that she wanted to keep her name because it’s who she is. Characters: Unheri Setting: America Theme: Being yourself 7. In Our Mother’s House By: Patricia Polacco Summary: This story is about a family that is very diverse; the moms are lesbians and the couple adopted three children, one black, one Asian and one white child. All of the children called the moms “Meema” and “Marmee.” At the end of the story they show the lives of the children when they grow up. Characters: Meema, Marmee Setting:In a house Theme: Diverse Families 8. Junkyard Wonders By: Patricia Polacco Summary: This is about a little girl who has dyslexia and is placed in a special class. Mrs. Peterson says “Welcome to the Junkyard” meaning all of the children are different and unique in their own ways. Mrs. Peterson was a great teacher who takes the children on trips and befriends all of the children. Characters: Mrs. Peterson and her students Setting: Classroom Theme: Differences 9. One Green Apple By: Eve Bunting Summary: This story is about a little Muslim girl named Farah who was different from all of the other children. She and her classmates made applesauce together and in the end she got along with all of the children and she felt happy. The apple was almost what brought the children together. Characters: Farah Setting: Classroom Theme: Diversity 10. And Tango Makes Three By: Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell Summary: In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango's family is not like any of the others, because he has two dads. Characters: Tango, and her two Dad's Setting: Ice Theme: Diverse Families 11. Ruby's Wish By: Shirin Yim Summary: Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who strives for more and a family who rewards her hard work and courage. Characters: Ruby Setting: China Theme: Hard work & Courage 12. Heather has Two Mommies By: Leslea Newman Summary: The first lesbian-themed children's book ever published. Lesléa Newman’s groundbreaking children’s book has an enduring message about acceptance and tolerance that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds: The most important thing about any family is that all the people in it love each other. Characters: Heather and her two mom's Setting: Heather's house Theme: Diverse Families 13. The Family Book By: Todd Parr Summary: Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what. Characters: No real characters Setting: No real setting Theme: Diverse Families 14. Was it the Chocolate Pudding? By: Sandra Levins Summary: A little boy living with his single father and brother explains divorce and it's grown-up words, but the little boy really does know what the father is talking about. Ultimately, he questions his parents divorce and thinks it’s his fault for spilling the chocolate pudding. Characters: Two little boys and their father Setting: House Theme: Diverse families 15. The Keeping Quilt By: Particia Polacco Summary: The Keeping Quilt, passed along from mother to daughter for almost a century. For four generations the quilt is a Sabbath tablecloth, a wedding canopy, and a blanket that welcomes babies warmly into the world. Characters: Great-Gramma Anna, Uncle Vladimir, Aunt Havalah, Setting: New York City Theme: Diverse Families 16. I Am America By: Charles R. Smith Jr. Summary: This book describes people in America with all different races, ethnicities and backgrounds. Characters: No real characters Setting: America Theme: Diversity References: http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi
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