Multicultural Services Interest Group

Identify and explore multicultural picture books with Diverse BookFinder

Diverse bookfinder logoWhen children read about another  culture, the books often show one-dimensional characters that  perpetuate cultural or ethnic  stereotypes:  blacks are depicted as being oppressed, Chinese are associated mainly with Chinese  zodiac signs, and so on. Diverse BookFinder identifies books that portray the complexities and richness inherent in all cultures. This is a unique tool that can be used by library staff, parents and teachers.

Try a search today.

Keep in mind

  • The Diverse BookFinder is not a list of recommended titles, but a research collection aimed at bringing a critical conversation to multicultural books.
  • This is not an historical collection, they’re only looking at books published since 2002.
  • The titles are books that have been printed in the U.S.

Join the Conversation

Check out what everyone is discussing over on the forum BCLA Multicultural Services Interest Group here. Must be a member of BCLA or a forum member to view & discuss.