We love to make your life easier – that’s what we try and do each and every month! As you start your holiday shopping, we’ve got some awesome DIVERSE HOLIDAY BOOKS we’re reviewing and sharing for you to snag up this gifting season OR add to your own diverse library of books! Let’s dive into our favorites…

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I GOT THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
Connie Schofield-Morrison
In these beautifully illustrated pages of the book, a little black girl and her mother share the ways her family celebrates Christmas spirit. The story reflects a large and diverse city, full of different colors, places, people and experiences.

WHAT’S COOKING JAMELA?
Niki Daly
This story is set in a South African township, where Jamela and her mother are fattening up a chicken for Christmas day lunch. Jamela gets close to her little chicken friend, causing a trail of chaos in the streets as they try to escape Christmas dinner. However, everyone eventually agrees, you can’t eat friends, and Christmas Day brings Jamela the best present of all.

BETWEEN US AND ABUELA: A FAMILY STORY FROM THE BORDER
Mitali Perkins
This story details a little girl and her family traveling to meet their Abuela (grandmother) at the Mexican border, delivering many gifts for her. The family encounters border patrol officers, who explains how the visit is only 30 minutes long and must happen through the border fence. In the end, the determined little girl creatively figures out how to get their Christmas gift to their Abuela, despite the barriers.

THE CHRISTMAS TRUCK
J.B. Blankenship
A modern tale for all families, the story leads a little boy and his two dads on a journey to save Christmas! Teamwork, family and traditions are the themes as they learn that even Christmas miracles need a little help.

A WORLD OF COOKIES FOR SANTA
M.E. Furman
This book follows Santa’s tasty trip around the world. Each country shows Santa treats that are unique to each country. Every page details a new country’s traditions through the eyes of the children he meets.

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