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title: "Mirrors and Windows: Diversity and Inclusion in Children's Literature"
description: It is critical that all students, no matter their identity, are exposed to books that both show them the world and show them a reflection of themselves. Here are some resources & book recommendations from our faculty/staff to help expose your child to the rich, diverse world around them through literature.
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# [Mirrors and Windows: Diversity and Inclusion in Children's Literature](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/mirrors-and-windows-diversity-and-inclusion-in-childrens-literature)

 Written by [Emily Warde](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/author/emily-warde) | Mar 5, 2020 8:00:00 AM

*The books students are exposed to during childhood are powerful tools for representation that can serve as both “mirrors and windows.” A book is a “mirror” when it reflects a student’s own culture/identity. A book is also a “window” into the world, allowing students to learn about the lives of others.*

*It is critical that [all students, no matter their identity,](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/experience) are exposed to books that both show them the world and show them a reflection of themselves. Here are some resources & book recommendations from our faculty/staff to help give your child “mirrors and windows.”*

**Kate Conway, Assistant Head of School recommends: *www.theconsciouskid.org*** – a resource for children’s books centering underrepresented groups. They also have an outstanding instagram account – give them a follow!

 

**Arnaud Cabanel, Media Hub Specialist recommends:** *La boîte rouge by* Carl Norac – a story about the adventures of a young girl whose Native American grandfather still lives in the traditional way of his tribe. It reflects on the past and present experiences of Canada’s indigenous people.

 

**Tammy Tang, Chinese Media Skills Teacher recommends:** 小星星的大月餅 (***A Big Mooncake For Little Star) by Grace Lin*** – a picture book showing the interaction between a mother and her young daughter in a Chinese-American family, through a fun science fiction story.

 

**Lauren Than, Elementary School Principal recommends: *George*** by Alex Gino – a novel about a 3rd grader who knows she is a girl even though the world sees her as a boy.

 

 

Maryam Shabani, Dean of Students, recommends: ***www.kaleidoscope.quebec*** – offering over 400 French language books encouraging children to move beyond preconceived ideas and foster openness and tolerance.

 

Chu Hsi Tseng, 2nd Grade Teacher recommends: 阿肯的歡樂之家 (***Ah-Ken’s Happy Household)*** by Liú Yú Háo – celebrated for being the first Taiwanese children’s book about LGBTQ families.

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