--- title: Celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion with a curiated list of children's books to explore. description: structured literacy, spellread, Halifax learning, struggling readers, Canadian authors, diversity, equity, inclusion, share-reading, book lists, Nova Scotian authors, authors, writers, readers, teaching, science of reading image: https://www.halifaxlearning.com/hubfs/NEWSLETTER%20SIGN%20UP.png --- [![HFX\_LEARNING\_LOGO\_WEB](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/hubfs/NEW_SITE_IMAGES/HFX_LEARNING_LOGO_WEB.png)](https://www.halifaxlearning.com) - [HOME](https://www.halifaxlearning.com) - EDUCATORS - [TEACHER TRAINING](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/structured-literacy-teacher-training) - [STRUCTURED LITERACY MICRO COURSES](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/courses) - [PROVEN RESULTS & CASE STUDIES](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/case_studies) - [TESTIMONIALS](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/teacher-testimonials) - [FAQS](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/teacher_faqs) - STUDENTS & FAMILIES - [READING SKILLS ASSESSMENT](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/reading_skills_assessment) - [RESEARCH HUB & IN-PERSON READING CLINICS](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/halifax_clinic) - [ONLINE LEARNING](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/online_learning) - [SUMMER LEARNING 2027](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/summer-camp-registration) - [TESTIMONIALS](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/testimonials) - [FAQS](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/student_faqs) - ACTIVE RESEARCH - [RESEARCH & CONFERENCES](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/research) - [BLOG](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/blog) - FUNDING & RESOURCES - [RESOURCES](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/resources) - [ABOUT & CONTACT](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/contact) - [LEADERSHIP TEAM](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/the_company) - [READING EXPERTS](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/the_team) [FREE ASSESSMENT](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/reading_skills_assessment) Book Suggestions # Celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion with a curiated list of children's books to explore. structured literacy, spellread, Halifax learning, struggling readers, Canadian authors, diversity, equity, inclusion, share-reading, book lists, Nova Scotian authors, authors, writers, readers, teaching, science of reading [Halifax Learning](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/blog/author/halifax-learning) Jan 4, 2024 --- Looking for some new titles to read with or for your child this winter?  We have a special download for you at the end of this post! Last year, Halifax Learning hired our first co-op student, Basel!  This was through a program with Saint Mary’s University. We hired Basel to help with our social media content creation.  Aside from helping create relevant content that we could use to explain and elevate our program, we also decided to use this co-op opportunity to do something we've been wanting to do for a long time – research and create a children’s booklist to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Basel did an excellent job of this by breaking the content up into months and researching children's literature specific to different cultures.  Basel has included books and authors from across the country, with a primary focus on keeping it local to Nova Scotia.  We are pleased to offer this curated selection of 39 books that will be educational and informative for young and old alike.  The recommended reading includes:   - Black History Month - Asian Heritage Month - Jewish Heritage Month - National Indigenous Month - Pride Month - Women’s History Month - Mi’kmaq History Month - Universal Human Rights Month   Along with a special mention of a book entitled “Hassan and Aneesa Love Ramadan”. Click below to see the list and get started on your Winter reading for 2024: [![New call-to-action](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hub_generated/resized/e061461b-5b16-4575-aa28-d3348b3b603d.png?width=160&height=207&name=e061461b-5b16-4575-aa28-d3348b3b603d.png)](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/cs/c/?cta_guid=4dee08bf-2d43-46a4-97b3-4e7c863a2601&signature=AAH58kHjGbcr2at54LCPIfQ4t_8_iLhfGA&pageId=151966446602&placement_guid=f525e30e-9983-4ec1-ae0f-46a15ad94f06&click=fdd898c8-aea7-4378-90c3-84fecd5e8df3&hsutk=0cf11406cc2d2f8c5d3e613ebb3e8a28&canon=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.halifaxlearning.com%2Fblog%2Frecommended-books-for-your-reading-list-1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.hubspot.com%2F&portal_id=294290&redirect_url=APefjpGKbR46SjMQ2gn7Y6YkRuDyC1DRI8_KF9lQ9Dl5qMYk6pvBHl3l0tKfo6O5GJJ9vcqZePS9U8WRumJXt9Amf9aThcGlVts7CsDbu48Rucir7_GRNcnHGf_KkzUCXiK6V7OBQKI9gU-DrZKDOo68w7Y_2gt3CGkB---aN0NfvZTC7CYHPmzh9rJLAVi2d5YHbyJqdAvURR68qVcd5TXSvG3AnM29ZQdzj9N3fL6gYvp3jC6SZ0osmzFNYGpFP9rGXv6DANym&__hstc=24841637.0cf11406cc2d2f8c5d3e613ebb3e8a28.1634911242521.1704386068858.1704393444436.267&__hssc=24841637.1.1704393444436&__hsfp=3764767929&contentType=blog-post) For more information on the St. Mary’s University Co-op Education Program,  Contact the Co-operative Education, Career & Experiential Learning department at   902-410-4626 or visit their website at  www.smu.ca/coop [Book Suggestions](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/blog/topic/book-suggestions) ## Similar posts Early Literacy ### [What Is Structured Literacy and Why Does It Matter?](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/blog/what-is-structured-literacy-and-why-does-it-matter) Halifax Learning Mar 23, 2026 Book Suggestions ### [Older Struggling Readers: It's Never Too Late](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/blog/older-struggling-readers-its-never-too-late) Kim Larkin Jul 14, 2026 Phonological Skills ### [5 Summer Reading Recommendations for the Young Poet in Your Life](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/blog/bid/74769/the-petite-poet) Megan Brooks Jun 11, 2018 ### Subscribe to our blog - don't miss the latest on literacy. ### Halifax Learning Blog ![HFX\_LEARNING\_LOGO\_FOOTER\_WHITE](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/hubfs/NEW_SITE_IMAGES/HFX_LEARNING_LOGO_FOOTER_WHITE.png) ##### **Phone: [902-453-4113](tel:902-453-4113)** ##### **[2891 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS B3L 2V9](https://www.google.com/maps/place/2891+Oxford+St,+Halifax,+NS+B3L+2V9/@44.6527934,-63.6095136,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4b5a219d11f36413:0xe441ae9c58282eff!8m2!3d44.6527896!4d-63.6073249)** ### ABOUT - [THE COMPANY](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/the_company) - [THE TEAM](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/the_team) - [CONTACT](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/contact) ### FOR STUDENTS - [READING SKILLS ASSESSMENT](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/reading_skills_assessment) - [RESEARCH HUB & IN-PERSON READING CLINICS](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/halifax_clinic) - [ONLINE LEARNING](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/online_learning) - [TESTIMONIALS](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/testimonials) - [FAQS](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/student_faqs) ### FOR EDUCATORS - [TEACHER TRAINING](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/teacher_training) - [MICRO COURSES](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/courses) - [CASE STUDIES](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/case_studies) - [TESTIMONIALS](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/teacher-testimonials) - [FAQS](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/teacher_faqs) ### RESEARCH - [BLOG](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/blog) - [RESEARCH](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/research) - [CONFERENCES](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/resources) - [NEWSLETTER](https://www.halifaxlearning.com/newsletter_signup) © 2026 Halifax Learning [Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https://www.kalungi.com/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software)