books for youth that teach
Anti-racism, compassion, kindness, LGBTQ-InCLUSIVE,
empathy, ​tolerance, patience, respect and more... 

The list below is in no way comprehensive of the books that are available to help nurture the development of character in children, that list would be just too long.   We've chosen to share instead, just a few books that we frequently incorporate into our Well-Bean classes.  You'll also find a few book lists below that we think you'll find helpful! 
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Antiracist Baby 
By Ibram X. Kendi

I Am Yoga. 
I Am Human.
I Am Peace
Three separate and equally good books by Susan Verde 

Is There Really A Human Race
By Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell

Care for our World
By Karen Robbines

Life
By Cynthia Rylant Rylant

​One Love 
By Cedella Marley

The Happiest Tree; A Yoga Story 
By Tuma Krishnaswami

The Three Questions 
By Jon Muth

We Are All One 
​By Raveh Ossi Ossi

What Do You Stand For?  A Guide To Building Character for Teens  
By Barbara Lewis

Whoever You Are 
By Mem Fox

You are A Gift to the World. The World is a Gift to You
By Laura Duksta

Zen Shorts
By Jon Muth Muth


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BOOK LISTS

Early Elementary LGBTQ Family-Friendly Books by Family Equality

Great LGBTQ Inclusive Picture and Middle Grade Books By Welcoming Schools 

13 Children's Books About Race & Diversity  by PBS

20 Books for 2020: Readings to Embrace Race, Provide Solace & Do Good by Embrace Race

12 Books to Help Children Understand Race, Anti-Racism and Protest by Smithsonian Magazine 

100 Books That Build Character  A Scholastic List by Genia Connell

50 Books for Kids and Teens That Teach Empathy by Dr. Michele Borbam

​The Ultimate List of The Best Children's Books on Kindness  by Happy You - Happy Family 

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