Books

Item Description

It's critical for readers, especially young ones, to see their lives reflected in the books they read. And it's just as important for them to read about the experiences of others. Whether you're looking for stories your children can relate to or you want to encourage them to see the world from someone else's point of view, check out Aurora's top book picks that celebrate this wonderful diverse world we live in.

This auction package includes seven books chosen by Aurora. Winning bidder will also receive a personal note from Aurora about this collection.

Clive and His Babies by Jessica Spanyol Meet Clive - and his imagination! Clive loves his dolls. He enjoys playing with them, and sharing them with his friends. A gentle, affectionate book, celebrating diversity and challenging gender stereotypes.

Where's Lenny? by Ken Wilson-Max Home time is never dull. There are chores to do and games to play! Mom and Dad search everywhere for Lenny in this hide-and-seek story. Series: Diverse and inclusive everyday stories with bright and bold illustrations.

Hairs/Pelitos by Sandra Cisneros This jewel-like vignette from Sandra Cisneros's best-selling The House on Mango Street shows, through simple, intimate portraits, the diversity among us.

A Chair for My Mother by Vera Williams After their home is destroyed by a fire, Rosa, her mother, and grandmother save their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to enjoy. A superbly conceived picture book expressing the joyful spirit of a loving family.

Little You by Richard Van Camp A tender board book for babies and toddlers that celebrates the potential of every child. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect to be shared, read or sung to all the little people in your life and the new little ones on the way!

My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith This beautiful picture book serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. It also supports the wellness of Indigenous children and families, and to encourage young children to reflect on what makes them happy.

Ten Nine Eight by Molly BangTen small toes all washed and warm begins the story, and then young readers journey toward tuck-in time, counting down along with the story's African-American father and daughter.

Item Special Note

Aurora is a Unicorn Preschool/Pre-K Teacher in the Meadow Unicorn classroom. She received her BA in Literature and Feminist Studies from the University of California Santa Cruz in 2008 and her MS in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Dual Language Learning at the Erikson Institute of Chicago in 2015. Aurora is an active member of the Collaborative Teachers Institute, a Birth 2 Career collaborative working group at the Santa Fe Community Foundation. She is a Board member for the New Mexico Association for the Education Young Children.

Books are provided by Collected Works and underwritten by Board Chair, Michael Coop.

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