Read Woke, Board Books

Here you will find a list of board books, featuring various voices, all pertinent to the Read Woke challenge.

Dim sum for everyone!

Grace Lin

jBOARD BOOK Lin
Read Woke, Board Books

A child describes the various little dishes of dim sum that she and her family enjoy on a visit to a restaurant in Chinatown.

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I really like reading this one out loud. Fair warning, you'll want some dim sum when you're done!
- Casey

Shades of black : a celebration of our children

Sandra L Pinkney

jBOARD BOOK Pinkney
Read Woke, Black Lives Matter, Board Books

Photographs and poetic text celebrate the beauty and diversity of African-American children.

We All Count: A Book of Cree Numbers

Julie Flett

jBOARD BOOK Flett
Read Woke, Board Books

A counting book demonstrating numbers in English as well as in Cree, along with the pronunciation.

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I love this board book. Accessible Cree and lovely illustrations are a winning combination--Julie Flett's work is always beautiful.
- Casey

Baby goes to market

author Atinuke

jBOARD BOOK Atinuke
Read Woke, Black Lives Matter, Board Books

"Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers."--Publisher's description.

Holi colors

Rina Singh

jBOARD BOOK Singh
Read Woke, Board Books

A vibrant board book that introduces little ones to the Hindu festival of Holi with a rainbow of colors.

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It's not currently the season of Holi, but this board book is lovely any time of year.
- Casey

Baby says

John Steptoe

jBOARD BOOK Steptoe
Black Lives Matter, Read Woke, Board Books

A baby and big brother figure out how to get along.

Feminist Baby : he's a feminist too!

Loryn Brantz

jBOARD BOOK Brantz
Read Woke, Board Books

Feminism is for everyone, even boy babies.

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This board book series is super fun! Be sure to check out Feminist Baby and Feminist Baby Finds her Voice as well.
- Casey

My heart fills with happiness

Monique Gray Smith

eBOOK
Read Woke, Board Books

The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.

Dream big, little one

Vashti Harrison

jBOARD BOOK Harrison
Read Woke, Black Lives Matter, Board Books

Featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history, Dream Big, Little One is the board book adaptation of the author's Little leaders: bold women in Black history.

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A version of Little Dreamers for little fingers!
- Casey

Counting on community

Innosanto Nagara

jBOARD BOOK Nagara
Read Woke, Board Books

Invites readers to count along as the author celebrates community.