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Inclusive First Day of School Reads

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The first day of school can be nerve-wracking for all sorts of reasons, especially when you don't feel like you quite fit in. But school is also a place to meet all sorts of new and interesting people! These picture books can help spark conversations about celebrating differences, both in ourselves and in others. @BurlONLibrary bplkids bplb2s

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Isabel and Her Colores Go to School

Isabel and Her Colores Go to School

by Alessandri, Alexandra

Book - 2021

Isabel feels uncomfortable with English and prefers speaking Spanish, but as she starts at a new school, she realizes she needs to adapt. Her first day becomes easier when she uses her crayons to find new ways to connect with her classmates. Isabel feels uncomfortable with English and prefers speaking Spanish, but as she starts at a new school, she realizes she needs to adapt. Her first day becomes easier when she uses her crayons to find new ways to connect with her classmates. Show less

Isabel feels uncomfortable with English and prefers speaking Spanish, but as she starts at a new school, she realizes she needs to adapt. Her first day becomes easier when she uses her crayons to find new ways to connect with her classmates. Isabel feels uncomfortable with English and prefers speaking Spanish, but as she starts at a new school, she realizes she needs to adapt. Her first day becomes easier when she uses her crayons to find new ways to connect with her classmates. Show less

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Becoming Vanessa

Becoming Vanessa

by Brantley-Newton, Vanessa

Book - 2021

Vanessa is nervous she will not fit in on her first day of school, but she hopes a special outfit will show her new classmates she is someone they should know. Vanessa is nervous she will not fit in on her first day of school, but she hopes a special outfit will show her new classmates she is someone they should know. Show less

Vanessa is nervous she will not fit in on her first day of school, but she hopes a special outfit will show her new classmates she is someone they should know. Vanessa is nervous she will not fit in on her first day of school, but she hopes a special outfit will show her new classmates she is someone they should know. Show less

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Calvin

Calvin

by Ford, JR.

Audiobook CD - 2021

A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time. A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time. Show less

A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time. A transgender boy prepares for the first day of school and introduces himself to his family and friends for the first time. Show less

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Cake Mix

Cake Mix

Learning to Love All your Ingredients

by Hernandez, Mikki

Book - 2023

A young biracial girl named Remy encounters the intrusive question, "What are you?" during her first day at a new school, which sends her on a journey towards self-acceptance. A young biracial girl named Remy encounters the intrusive question, "What are you?" during her first day at a new school, which sends her on a journey towards self-acceptance. Show less

A young biracial girl named Remy encounters the intrusive question, "What are you?" during her first day at a new school, which sends her on a journey towards self-acceptance. A young biracial girl named Remy encounters the intrusive question, "What are you?" during her first day at a new school, which sends her on a journey towards self-acceptance. Show less

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VIP

VIP

Very Important Preschooler

by Jin, Cindy

Board Book - 2022

This fun rhyming story follows five special VIPs on each day of the school week as they highlight all the reasons why they're a very important preschooler...Show more This fun rhyming story follows five special VIPs on each day of the school week as they highlight all the reasons why they're a very important preschooler and the importance of being kind to your friends, doing the right thing, and being a good leader. Show less

This fun rhyming story follows five special VIPs on each day of the school week as they highlight all the reasons why they're a very important preschooler...Show more This fun rhyming story follows five special VIPs on each day of the school week as they highlight all the reasons why they're a very important preschooler and the importance of being kind to your friends, doing the right thing, and being a good leader. Show less

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The Shape of Home

The Shape of Home

by Khieriyeh, Rashin

Book - 2021

On Rashin's first day of school in America, she's fascinated by how everything is different, from the food to the letters in the books, and learns that he...Show more On Rashin's first day of school in America, she's fascinated by how everything is different, from the food to the letters in the books, and learns that her classmates come from diverse backgrounds. When the kids are asked to imagine the shape of home on a map, Rashin compares Iran to a cat, prompting a journey of discovery about the unique shapes and meanings of each child's homeland. Show less

On Rashin's first day of school in America, she's fascinated by how everything is different, from the food to the letters in the books, and learns that he...Show more On Rashin's first day of school in America, she's fascinated by how everything is different, from the food to the letters in the books, and learns that her classmates come from diverse backgrounds. When the kids are asked to imagine the shape of home on a map, Rashin compares Iran to a cat, prompting a journey of discovery about the unique shapes and meanings of each child's homeland. Show less

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Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

by Manoli, Costantia

Book - 2022

A young girl feels out of place on her first day of school in a new country until she discovers that it only takes one friend to make her new surroundings feel like home. A young girl feels out of place on her first day of school in a new country until she discovers that it only takes one friend to make her new surroundings feel like home. Show less

A young girl feels out of place on her first day of school in a new country until she discovers that it only takes one friend to make her new surroundings feel like home. A young girl feels out of place on her first day of school in a new country until she discovers that it only takes one friend to make her new surroundings feel like home. Show less

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The Proudest Blue

The Proudest Blue

A Story of Hijab and Family

by Muhammad, Ibtihaj

Book - 2019

On her first day of school, Faizah is excited for both her new backpack and her sister Asiya’s debut of a beautiful blue hijab. When faced with hurtful comments about the hijab, Faizah learns to find strength and resilience. On her first day of school, Faizah is excited for both her new backpack and her sister Asiya’s debut of a beautiful blue hijab. When faced with hurtful comments about the hijab, Faizah learns to find strength and resilience. Show less

On her first day of school, Faizah is excited for both her new backpack and her sister Asiya’s debut of a beautiful blue hijab. When faced with hurtful comments about the hijab, Faizah learns to find strength and resilience. On her first day of school, Faizah is excited for both her new backpack and her sister Asiya’s debut of a beautiful blue hijab. When faced with hurtful comments about the hijab, Faizah learns to find strength and resilience. Show less

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Beautifully Me

Beautifully Me

by Noor, Nabela

Book - 2021

Zubi is excited about the first day of school, but when she hears others around her worrying about being "too big" and criticizing each other's bodies, she starts to worry that something is wrong with how she looks. Zubi is excited about the first day of school, but when she hears others around her worrying about being "too big" and criticizing each other's bodies, she starts to worry that something is wrong with how she looks. Show less

Zubi is excited about the first day of school, but when she hears others around her worrying about being "too big" and criticizing each other's bodies, she starts to worry that something is wrong with how she looks. Zubi is excited about the first day of school, but when she hears others around her worrying about being "too big" and criticizing each other's bodies, she starts to worry that something is wrong with how she looks. Show less

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The Bright Side

The Bright Side

by Otis, Chad

Book - 2023

Starting at a new school where all the other kids already have friends, a sweet and creative young boy -- whose family is experiencing homelessness -- uses the skills his parents have taught him and finds a way to look on the bright side. Starting at a new school where all the other kids already have friends, a sweet and creative young boy -- whose family is experiencing homelessness -- uses the skills his parents have taught him and finds a way to look on the bright side. Show less

Starting at a new school where all the other kids already have friends, a sweet and creative young boy -- whose family is experiencing homelessness -- uses the skills his parents have taught him and finds a way to look on the bright side. Starting at a new school where all the other kids already have friends, a sweet and creative young boy -- whose family is experiencing homelessness -- uses the skills his parents have taught him and finds a way to look on the bright side. Show less

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Lunch From Home

Lunch From Home

by Stein, Joshua David

Book - 2022

When Ray, Preeti, Mina, and Niki bring their favorite lunches to school, their classmates scrunch their noses and act disgusted, but the four children learn to stand up for their lunches and cultural backgrounds. When Ray, Preeti, Mina, and Niki bring their favorite lunches to school, their classmates scrunch their noses and act disgusted, but the four children learn to stand up for their lunches and cultural backgrounds. Show less

When Ray, Preeti, Mina, and Niki bring their favorite lunches to school, their classmates scrunch their noses and act disgusted, but the four children learn to stand up for their lunches and cultural backgrounds. When Ray, Preeti, Mina, and Niki bring their favorite lunches to school, their classmates scrunch their noses and act disgusted, but the four children learn to stand up for their lunches and cultural backgrounds. Show less

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Your Name Is A Song

Your Name Is A Song

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

eBook - 2020

Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to scho...Show more Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Show less

Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to scho...Show more Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Show less

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Sister Friend

Sister Friend

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Book - 2024

Ameena has felt invisible since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness and her hijab, and wants to be her friend. Ameena has felt invisible since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness and her hijab, and wants to be her friend. Show less

Ameena has felt invisible since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness and her hijab, and wants to be her friend. Ameena has felt invisible since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness and her hijab, and wants to be her friend. Show less

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Gibberish

Gibberish

by Vo, Young

Book - 2022

When Dat starts school in a country where he does not speak the language, everything around him sound like gibberish until a new friend helps him make sense of his new world. When Dat starts school in a country where he does not speak the language, everything around him sound like gibberish until a new friend helps him make sense of his new world. Show less

When Dat starts school in a country where he does not speak the language, everything around him sound like gibberish until a new friend helps him make sense of his new world. When Dat starts school in a country where he does not speak the language, everything around him sound like gibberish until a new friend helps him make sense of his new world. Show less

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Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

by Zhang, Kat

Book - 2022

Amy Wu would love to welcome the new student in her class, but Lin has just come from China and does not speak much English, so with the help of her family Amy tries to work out a way to bridge the language gap. Amy Wu would love to welcome the new student in her class, but Lin has just come from China and does not speak much English, so with the help of her family Amy tries to work out a way to bridge the language gap. Show less

Amy Wu would love to welcome the new student in her class, but Lin has just come from China and does not speak much English, so with the help of her family Amy tries to work out a way to bridge the language gap. Amy Wu would love to welcome the new student in her class, but Lin has just come from China and does not speak much English, so with the help of her family Amy tries to work out a way to bridge the language gap. Show less

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