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"Gifting children books can be about more than just giving them something to
read. Books are portals to adventure, imagination and new experiences.
Importantly, books can help children understand and appreciate themselves, and
those around them.
Sadly, books normalising racial, cultural, family or gender diversity and
diverse abilities are few and far between.
When children see characters and stories reflecting their background, they can
develop a stronger sense of identity. Research also shows reading books with
diverse characters and story-lines helps children develop a greater
understanding and appreciation of people different to themselves.
Here are some suggestions of diverse picture books you could buy for kids this
Christmas."
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
