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Booklists

A variety of curated selections of books by topic, author/illustrator, or organization.

New & Noteworthy Titles
Ruby René Had So Much to Say

Written by Ashley Iman and Illustrated by Gladys Jose
Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language

Written by Joanna Que and Charina Marquez and Illustrated by Fran Alvarez
Benita and the Night Creatures

Written by Mariana Llanos and Illustrated by Cocoretto
Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

Written by Pedro Martín
Selected Collections
RIF's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Collection

RIF's Diversity Equity and Inclusion collection
RIF Staff Favorites

Favorites recommended by RIF staff
Books by Members of RIF's National Advisory Board

Books written, illustrated, or edited by RIF's National Advisory Board members
2021 Notable Children's Books (About Race, Equity, and Inclusion)

Books about race, equity, and inclusion that are on the Notable Books from 2021 list from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
REI Books for Early Childhood

Recommended titles for early childhood / pre-school / kindergarten
REI Books for K - 2

Recommended titles for kindergarten through second grade
REI Books for 3 - 5

Recommended titles for third through fifth grade / Middle Grade
REI Books for 6 - 8

Recommended titles for sixth through eighth grade / Young Adult
DiverseBookFinder: Any Child Collection

Curated according to DiverseBookFinder's Any Child parameters
DiverseBookFinder: Beautiful Life Collection

Curated according to DiverseBookFinder's Beautiful Life parameters
DiverseBookFinder: Race/Culture Concepts Collection

Curated according to DiverseBookFinder's Race/Culture Concepts: Examining Difference and Commonalities parameters
DiverseBookFinder: Oppression & Resilience Collection

Curated according to DiverseBookFinder's Folklore parameters
RIF's Native American Heritage Collection

Fiction and nonfiction books that celebrate the ancestry and traditions of Native Americans
RIF's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Collection

Fiction and nonfiction books that celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander experiences, people, histories, and cultures
RIF's Black History Collection

Fiction and nonfiction books and resources that celebrate the history and legacy of African Americans
RIF's Hispanic Heritage Collection

Fiction and nonfiction books that celebrate Hispanic experiences, people, and cultures