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Lee & Low Books is the largest multicultural children's book publisher in the U.S. We are your diversity source.
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Upcoming Webinar: Teaching About Slavery with Lee & Low Children's Books |
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Join us for a
critical webinar on Wednesday, January 15th at 4:00 PM EST using children’s
literature and nonfiction to teach about slavery. We will demonstrate with
award-winning titles to support your approach in teaching this complex,
under-taught period of American history, with a special focus on historical
accuracy and cultural responsiveness.
Katie Potter, Lee & Low’s Literacy Specialist, Dr.
Amanda Vickery, Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education at the
University of North Texas, and Dr. Noreen Naseem-Rodriguez, Assistant
Professor of Elementary Social Studies at Iowa State University, will discuss
different pedagogical approaches, classroom activities, and books that approach
slavery in elementary and middle school spaces so that teachers, librarians,
and other professionals are aware of harmful stereotypes and inaccurate
information when teaching about slavery.
Come away with: - applicable
classroom and library activities for elementary and middle school
- a
variety of resources on how to teach about slavery in the classroom
- learn
about Lee & Low literature that address slavery.
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Time: 4:00 PM EST /1:00 PM PST Duration: 1 hour How to Join: Register here.
Registration is free, but space is limited so register today! If you can’t join live, you can still register to receive a link to the recording after the webinar takes place.
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Our Top Award-Winning Titles of the Year |
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Todos iguales/All Equal
by Christy Hale Grades 3 - 7
Starred Review, Booklist
Starred Review, School Library Journal
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly
2020 Orbis Pictus Recommended Title, NCTE
Best Books for Children 2019, New York Public Library
Best of the Best Books in 2019, Chicago Public Library |
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When Aidan Became a Brother
written by Kyle Lukoff illustrated by Kaylani Juanita Grades PreK - 3
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews; Publishers Weekly; School Library Journal; Booklist
Best Books of 2019, Kirkus Reviews
Best Books of 2019, School Library Journal
Book Links Lasting Connection Title, Booklist
Best of the Best Books of 2019, Chicago Public Library
Editors’ Choices for Books for Youth, Booklist
2020 Charlotte Huck Honor, NCTE
Best Books of 2019, Multnomah County Library
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Indian No More
written by Charlene Willing McManis with Traci Sorell Grades 3 - 8
Starred Review, School Library Journal
Starred Review, Booklist
Best of the Best Books of 2019, Chicago Public Library
Editors’ Choices for Books for Youth, Booklist
Best Books of 2019, Multnomah County Library
Best Books of 2019, American Indians in Children’s Literature
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I Remember: Poems and Pictures of Heritage
compiled by Lee Bennett Hopkins Grades 3 and up
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly
Starred Review, School Library Journal
Best Books of 2019, Kirkus Reviews
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Under My Hijab
written by Hena Khan illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel Grades PreK - 3
Starred Review, Foreword Reviews
Starred Review, School Library Journal
2019 Book Concierge List, NPR
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Zombies Don't Eat Veggies!
created by Megan and Jorge Lacera Grades PreK - 5
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
Best Books of 2019, Kirkus Reviews
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Stone River Crossing
by Tim Tingle Grades 3- 7
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly
Starred Review, Booklist
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Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words
written by Karen Leggett Abouraya illustrated by Susan L. Roth Grades 3 - 6
Starred Review, School Library Journal
Eureka! Nonfiction Book Award, California Reading Association
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Lee & Low Books is proud to be the nation’s largest publisher of multicultural children’s books. With our Diverse Reading Leveled Bookrooms, schools and districts across the country are helping to ensure their students have access to hundreds of award-winning, culturally responsive, contemporary books at the levels they need.
We will work with you to bring more equity, inclusion, and diversity into your leveled bookrooms. Please contact us at bookrooms@leeandlow.com to get started. |
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Many of our authors and illustrators are available for school and library events around the country. Lee & Low authors and illustrators offer a wide variety of workshops, talks, and events, both in person and through Skype, and can work with a range of budgets. If you would like to bring a book creator into your classroom or library, please get in touch with us at authorvisits@leeandlow.com.
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Did you recently win a grant that you need diverse, culturally responsive books for? Are you currently in the process of applying for a grant and would like to mention Lee& Low Books as a resource or vendor for multicultural literature? Our expert team will help you satisfy whatever themes or needs that are particular for your specific project. Reach out to Katie Potter at kpotter@leeandlow.com to learn more about your customized list and to get started! Please note that we do not award grants. |
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Classroom Library Customization |
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We’d love to speak more with you and your school team to help bring culturally responsive books into your classroom and help you build a customized book list based on your students’ needs and diverse experiences: - Bilingual and Dual Language Programs
- Reading Levels
- Themes and Curriculum Units
- High Interest-Low Readability
- Middle and High School
Fill out our online form or contact Literacy Specialist, Katie Potter, at kpotter@leeandlow.com or (212) 779-4400 ext. 40 to get started. |
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What We're Reading: Five Favorite Resources for Educators |
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Lee & Low Books | 95 Madison Avenue, Suite 1205 | New York, NY 10016 |
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