7 Multicultural Books for the Holiday Season

Traditions are an important part of every holiday celebration.

 Regardless of your family’s beliefs and experiences, festive traditions play an important role in shaping our experiences and memories. It’s also a great time to discover the joy of diversity and to appreciate different cultures around the world—and even within your own community.

 Head to your local library to explore these wonderful stories and broaden your horizons:

• Our Favorite Day of the Year by A. E. Ali
  (Eid-al-Fitr, Rosh Hashanah, Christmas, and Pi Day) 
• Shante Keys and the New Year’s Peas by Gail Piernas-Davenport
  (New Year’s Day)
• Merry Christmas, Corduroy! by Don Freeman
  (Christmas)
• Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht
  (Christmas)
• Eight Candles and a Tree by Simone Bloom Nathan
  (Christmas and Hanukkah)
• May Your Life Be Deliciosa by Michael Genhart
  (Christmas Eve) 
• Bringing In the New Year by Grace Lin
  (Chinese New Year)

 We hope this list of ideas is just the beginning! If you enjoyed these recommendations, check out even more of our suggested holiday books to further expand your child’s perspective on multicultural reading and encourage conversations about diverse celebrations, customs, and traditions.

 What stories would you add to the list?