Many of us use picture books as teaching tools when we teach yoga to preschool and early elementary age children. But are we holding ourselves accountable for making sure those books are inclusive of a wide spectrum of kids? Seeing one’s culture and heritage positively portrayed in books is important for developing a sense of self-worth and cultural pride. It also humanizes children from cultures whom some of our students may not know, or may not know well, in their daily lives. These are seven of my absolute favorite diverse picture books for Stories, Songs, and Stretches!® programs.
