Teaching Tolerance Grades K-2

The books on this list have been curated for grades K-2 by Guilford Free Library and Guilford Public Schools librarians. These books address acceptance of others and of yourself by showcasing stories of all kinds of characters (some fictional, some based on real people & events) overcoming hardships and/or bias they have experienced. These books may introduce children to the concept of injustice and provide a conversation starter between children and adults. By reading and/or discussing "tough topics" through the safety of a book, children will build the social-emotional skills and resilience necessary to confidently handle these issues when they come up in the real world later on. Sensitive topics are presented in these books in age-appropriate language and visuals. This project is also presented by the Guilford Anti-Bias Anti-Racist (ABAR) Alliance, a collaborative partnership of educators, parents, and caregivers who work to further inclusion, equity, and tolerance within Guilford Public Schools. Learn more at www.GuilfordCtABAR.com .
 

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1. Alma and how she got her name

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Author:
Martinez-Neal, Juana
Average Rating:
5 stars
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When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents.

2. Alma y como obtuvo su nombre = Alma and how she got her name

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Martinez-Neal, Juana
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"When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents." --

3. Amy Wu and the patchwork dragon

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Author:
Zhang, Kat, 1991-
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4 stars
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Amy loves craft time at school. But when her teacher asks everyone to make their own dragon, Amy feels stuck. Her first dragon has a long, wingless body, stag-like horns, and eagle claws, but her friends don't think it's a real dragon. Then she makes dragons like theirs, but none of them feels quite right...None of them feels like hers. After school, a story from Grandma sparks new inspiration, and Amy rounds up her family to help her. Together, can...

4. The Arabic quilt: an immigrant story

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Author:
Khalil, Aya
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When her new classmates tease her, Kanzi finds comfort in wrapping up in a quilt from her teita and writing poetry.

5. Between us and Abuela: a family story from the border

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Author:
Perkins, Mitali
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When María, Juan, and their mother go to the border between California and Mexico to visit their grandmother at Christmas, María must devise a way to get Juan's gift over the fence.

6. Cubs in the tub: the true story of the Bronx Zoo's first woman zookeeper

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Author:
Fleming, Candace
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"Readers are told the story of Helen Martini's care for lion and tiger cubs, and her emergence as the Bronx Zoo's first woman zookeeper"--

7. I believe I can

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Author:
Byers, Grace, 1984-
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"From the New York Times bestselling creators of I Am Enough comes an empowering follow-up that celebrates every child's limitless potential. I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in themselves"--Amazon.com.

8. Julián at the wedding

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Love, Jessica
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5 stars
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"Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It's not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side"--

9. Julián is a mermaid

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Love, Jessica
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"While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for...

10. Rescue & Jessica: a life-changing friendship

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Author:
Kensky, Jessica
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"When he is paired with a girl who has lost her legs, Rescue worries that he isn't up to the task of being her service dog." --