Inclusive Books for Children

From Some Days I’m the Wind — a brilliant resource for helping young children recognise and articulate shifting emotions.

A great addition for SEL shelves, storytimes, and any classroom exploring the “inner weather” we all carry.

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A superb selection of chapter books & anthologies (6+) featuring disabled protagonists — representing both visible and invisible disabilities.

Ideal for building inclusive classroom book corners and broadening representation in KS2 reading.

👉 https://ow.ly/zMJV50XGfLl

🏆 Announcing the IBC Awards 2026 LONGLIST!

This list showcases the UK’s best inclusive children’s books of 2024 in two of our three awards categories. Congratulations to all our longlisted authors and illustrators!

#IBCawards #IBCawards2026

And Tango Makes Three has been one of the most challenged books in the U.S., appearing on the ALA’s Top Ten list eight times.

And it’s all based on a true story: two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who raised a chick together. 🐧💛

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Picture Books with Disabled Main Characters! 🌟

A rich, varied collection featuring disabled protagonists across genres and storytelling styles. Brilliant for building representation, empathy, and inclusive practice in EYFS & KS1.

👉 https://ow.ly/CpH250XBrBf

November’s inclusive book picks are perfect for your classroom or library shelves:
🎄 Festive fun with Anisha & The Other Father Christmas
🧠 Neurodiverse board books
📚 Cosy reads & series to carry readers through the holidays ❄️

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✍️ A favourite line from Big Thoughts by Laura Dockrill and Ashling Lindsay

Stories like this help children understand that Big Thoughts aren’t scary — they’re simply visitors. And with the right tools, every child can learn to let them swim away. 🌊✨

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Baby Books About Growing Up! 🌱

A diverse, joyful collection supporting early development — from sharing and potty training to growing independence.

Ideal for early years settings, the books explore routines, emotions, and everyday milestones. 💛

👉 https://ow.ly/yV2f50XxobO

Last Stop on Market Street was only the second picture book in 94 years to win the Newbery Medal. 🏅

Its warm, inclusive portrait of community has made it a favourite in classrooms and libraries. A reminder of how powerful inclusive storytelling can be. 🚌✨

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Our Funny Picture Books list is here — celebrating the power of laughter to hook children back into reading. 😂📚

These inclusive stories build bonds through shared reading, and show that humour belongs in every classroom.

👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/funny-picture-books

Our updated Fairy Tale Picture Books list is here! ✨

These inclusive retellings help children explore morality, empathy, and cultural perspectives from around the world.

Perfect for KS1 storytime or classroom discussions. 🌍📚

👉 https://ow.ly/h12Z50Xqzvi

Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Nina Tame! 📚

Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Phyllis Ramage! 📚

Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Mei Matsuoka! 📚

Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Scott Evans! 📚

Meet #IBCawards2026 judge Pragya Agarwal! 📚

🎉 Meet the judges for the 2026 IBC Awards! 🌈📚

We’re thrilled to have five incredible voices championing inclusive children’s books in the UK:

Nina Tame • Mei Matsuoka • Phyllis Ramage • Scott Evans • Pragya Agarwal

💛 Huge thanks to our judges! #IBCawards2026

Independent children's publisher Knights Of set to close Award-winning inclusive children’s publisher Knights Of is set to close, The Bookseller understands, with accountancy firm Hart Shaw instructed to place the company in liquidation, pending a vote of t...

More bad news for inclusive children's books publishing!

First Tiny Owl closes , then the disheartening stats are announced in IBC 2025 Excluded Voices report @ibc-reads.bsky.social ,now Knights Of are also closing down @knightsofbooks.bsky.social...

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Mei Matsuoka, Pragya Agarwal & Phyllis Ramage are judges for the 2026 IBC Awards. Worth £30,000 @ibc-reads.bsky.social Awards recognise UK children’s book authors & illustrators whose books authentically reflect the diverse backgrounds & experiences of readers.
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Heather Has Two Mommies (1989) by Lesléa Newman was one of the first mainstream picture books to feature a family with same-sex parents. 🌈

Stories like this remind us how far we’ve come — and why every child deserves to grow up in a world where all families belong. ❤️

Black history isn’t just for October. ✊🏾

Keep the celebration going all year with these brilliant stories and poems — charting the journeys and experiences of Black people in the UK and beyond.

Because inclusive reading shouldn’t end when the displays come down. 📚💛

👉 https://ow.ly/pqFr50XnhZ9

Our October round-up is bursting with brilliant books! 📚✨
🌍 Explore two countries through local eyes
🍲 Discover soups from around the world
🫎 Spot the moose in a search-and-find!
And more!

https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/the-best-new-inclusive-childrens-books-october-2025

🌍 Diverse Baby Books for Understanding the World 👶✨

Even the tiniest readers are already taking in the world around them — so why not start with stories that reflect its richness and variety?

👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/understanding-the-world

👶 Out of all the baby books we looked at, we found just two by British Own Voice creators.

These books deserve to be celebrated — because representation starts with the very first stories children read.

#IBCExcludedVoicesReport

New @ibc-reads.bsky.social Excluded Voices report 'highlights the huge missed opportunity to show children, through high-quality, authentic storytelling, that everybody belongs and everybody adds value to society.’

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Research shows that it makes a huge difference when children can see themselves in books - as well as discovering others' experiences.

That's why this is such an important report from @ibc-reads.bsky.social, highlighting vast gaps in meaningful representation.

It’s always great to have some stats to back up what you already feel.

Vital reading from @ibc-reads.bsky.social, on diversity and representation in UK children's books (ages 1–9)👇

✨ The Excluded Voices 2025 report is here!

We’ve updated last year’s findings on children’s books (ages 1–9) by British creators from marginalised communities — showing where progress is happening & where it’s still not.

https://ow.ly/G5Hq50X8fph

#IBCExcludedVoicesReport

Happy book birthday to three new Our World titles! 🎈🎂

Watch the northern lights dance in the sky in Iceland, snack on some chôm chôm in Vietnam, and play ice hockey in Canada!

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