There’s nothing more powerful than a story to connect us, to help us understand each other, and to build empathy. In sharing these books with young readers, you will be giving them the opportunity to see that everyone’s story deserves to be told, to read widely, and to understand and expand their world.
The Power of Story is a Scholastic initiative aimed at building more equitable bookshelves in your classroom. Featuring characters and stories across a diverse range of identities, cultures, traditions, and lived experiences, these books will help students build relationships and connections with themselves and others. For example, When You Can Swim features a diverse cast of children and families, while Jovita Wore Pants tells the story of little-known maverick Mexican heroine.
Find out more about the Power of Story catalog. Plus, discover more diverse books for grades 3-7 and inclusive titles to inspire young adults.