Celebrate Identities

Ketanji Brown was raised by her parents to have a deep sense of her West African heritage. After spending many years fighting for social justice and working in a variety of different law positions, including being a public defender, Ketanji became a federal judge and later joined the Supreme Court. A lesson in overcoming adversity, her inspiring story is a powerful message about being an advocate for people who can’t defend themselves and being true to yourself. Recommended for ages 4–8.

This is a luminous story about a tween girl navigating the devastating impact of ICE’s looming presence on her family and community. When her family moves to a new all-American neighborhood, Wendy knows the plan: keep her head down, build a telescope that will win the science fair, and stay on her family's safe orbit. But that's easier said than done! Recommended for ages 9–12.

This is an inspiring story about a young girl who dreamed of becoming an ice skater after seeing a movie. Zahra is discouraged by everyone she knows, but she didn’t give up, and eventually became the first skater to compete at the international level in a hijab. Recommended for ages 4–8.

All around the world, there are real princesses who are active members of their local and global communities. This book explores royalty who are athletes, engineers, activists, business women, and so much more. These stories illustrate how even one person can make small changes that add up to a better world! Recommended for ages 4–8.