Book lovers with kids in their lives can’t help but be choosy about what books to place into the hands of young readers. We linger over fuzzy first memories of books, how they shaped our imaginations, how we thumbed through them time and time again, and how we lovingly and literally made our mark on them. I couldn’t wait to introduce my kids to books, and my husband and I got started right away reading aloud to our sleepy potatoes their very first days on Earth. One thing I knew for certain was that my babies would have access to a variety of BIPOC board books. Now, at two-and-a-half, they’re as vocal and opinionated about their home library as I am. It’s been fascinating and surprisingly freeing to let them take the wheel and see what lands.
From the cheerful and mouth-watering jingle of Vincent Chen’s Hot Pot Night! to the relatable (for kids and caregivers) subject matter of Please, Baby, Please by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, here’s a brief selection of BIPOC board books my little librarians (and their book industry professional mom) recommend.
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