by Debbie Herman · illustrated by Sheila Bailey
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Carla gets new glasses and worries what everyone will think. Perfect for any kid getting glasses for the first time.
Ricky can't roll like the other rocks, so his friends find a way to help. A rhyming story about inclusion that kids ask for again and again.
Allen Say tells how his grandfather traveled from Japan to America and felt torn between two homes. A Caldecott winner about belonging.
Dot helps a new student find her way, and the kindness spreads. A sweet story about how one kind act grows.
Harpreet chooses the color of his patka to match his mood, but a move to a new city makes it hard to feel bright. A gorgeous look at feelings, belonging, and Sikh culture.
Chrysanthemum loves her name until kids at school tease her. A classic about teasing, self worth, and the teacher who changes everything.
Aaron loves to draw but struggles to read, so a class storytelling assignment fills him with dread. A heartfelt Questioneers story about dyslexia, art, and finding your own way to tell a story.
Woolbur does everything his own way, even when the flock wants him to fit in. A funny celebration of being yourself.
A girl notices her eyes look different from her friends' and comes to see them as a link to her mother, grandmother, and heritage. A lyrical celebration of Asian identity and self love.