4 Great Kids Books Celebrating Our Differences

Parents can help children learn about differences by presenting them with age-appropriate stories and tools to talk about what they have seen and heard…

I’ll Walk With You by Carol Lynn Pearson. A sweet illustrated poem reminding children to accept others. Recommended for infants.

Aaron Slater, Illustrator by Andrea Beaty. Aaron, an artist and creative thinker, loves telling stories and dreams of sharing them. Aaron also has dyslexia and he struggles with the "squiggles" on the pages. Recommended for toddlers.

Stuck by Jennifer Swender. Austin is the new kid. Although he tries to blend in, his size makes it hard to disappear. He struggles with reading. but he wants to apply to the Safety Squad. Can he find his voice?Recommended for elementary schoolers.

Out of My Heart by Sharon M. Draper. Melody, a smart 12-year-old with cerebral palsy, is heading to a summer camp for kids with disabilities. This adventure will catapult her into new experiences, new friends, and even a new crush. Recommended for tweens.