The Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee has created this resource of books that tell the stories of historically underrepresented groups specifically related to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and culture. Many on our committee grew up with books in which they did not see themselves represented in them, and they know that the industry and institutions are getting better, however, this resource will provide an important step at providing many ways for children to see themselves, or understand different perspectives. Books are powerful and we think that this resource will provide change and progression.

Please be advised that the culture boxes are heavy.

Sunny days inside and other stories by Caroline Adderson -- Wishtree by Katherine Applegate -- I am not a label by Cerrie Burnell -- Out of my mind by Sharon M. Draper -- Stella by starlight by Sharon M. Draper -- I am not a number by Jenny Kay Dupuis -- Dream Street by Tricia Elam Walker -- Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi -- Little leaders: bold women in black history by Vashti Harrison -- Little legends: exceptional men in black history by Vashti Harrison -- Not my girl by Christy Jordan-Fenton -- When I was eight by Christy Jordan-Fenton -- Stand up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim -- Meet Viola Desmond by Elizabeth MacLeod -- Meet Tom Longboat by Elizabeth MacLeod -- Meet Willie O'Ree by Elizabeth MacLeod -- Planet Omar accidental trouble magnet by Zanib Mian -- Ghost Squad by Claribel A. Ortega -- JoJo Makoons the used-to-be best friend by Dawn Quigley -- Stuntboy, in the meantime by Jason Reynolds -- Paper wishes by Lois Sepahban -- Fast pitch by Nic Stone -- Kalamata's kitchen by Sarah Thomas -- Harriet Tubman by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara -- One crazy summer by Rita Williams-Garcia -- The other side by Jacqueline Woodson -- The day you begin by Jacqueline Woodson -- The magical reality of Nadia by Bassem Youssef.