Empowering our kids to choose their own books is a game-changer. That’s why it’s crucial for our young generation to find relatable characters and diverse narratives that reflect their own lives. By giving them the freedom to select stories that resonate with their identity and family, we’re equipping them with the tools to explore and embrace their unique selves. #LitKidsChoice #RepresentationMatters #BookishDiversity #OwnVoicesMagic #FamilyNarratives #EmpowerKidsLiteracy | Ed Post

Here are some amazing books that celebrate body diversity in picture books. These are mostly books I would not read for storytime. Most are too complex and work best as a lap read between a child and a caregiver prepared to answer questions. As with any book you're sharing with a little one make sure to pre-read before sharing with the child in your life. There's a false belief that picture books are simple and, while I don't believe this has ever been true, it becomes less and less true by the

Diversity, equity, and inclusion means we honor different: • races and ethnicities • cultures • neurotypes • body shapes and sizes • ways of communicating • sensory needs As a pediatric speech-language pathologist I am working on improving representation in my library…because it matters. Children need to grow up in a world that values and honors differences…instead of being taught to fear them. . . . #cariebertseminars #slpsofinstagram #instaslp #speechtherapy #booksforkids #kidsbooks #diversity