Grades 3-5 Dia Booklist 2025Like this list

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• Call Me Roberto!

  Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos

  Alonso, Nathalie,

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  "This picture book highlights the remarkable life of baseball icon Roberto Clemente, who faced racism as a Black Puerto Rican while refusing to let anyone diminish his name or heritage. Gutierrez’s striking mixed-media illustrations burst…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Across So Many Seas

  Behar, Ruth, 1956-

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  "Told through the eyes of four Jewish girls, this epic novel follows a family as they are forced from their homes and seek refuge. Spanning five hundred years, the story immerses readers in the unique blend of culture and religion that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stranded!

  a Mostly True Story From Iceland

  Ævar Þór Benediktsson, 1984-

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  "How are new islands formed? The author’s scientist-explorer grandfather visited a brand-new island that was forming from a volcanic eruption next to Iceland. Read this humorous book to learn about his adventure, island formation, Iceland,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Aloha Everything

  George, Kaylin Melia,

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  "In this picture book featuring rhyming text with lush illustrations, a glossary, and a pronunciation guide, a baby girl grows to teaches her about her Hawaiian homeland, heritage, history, culture, worldview, and identity." -ALSC

• The Door Is Open

  Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices

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  "These connected short stories take place at the Maple Grove Community Center, where the young South Asian American protagonists play, dance, create, write, and share. When members of the community want to close the center, will these…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Big Time

  Khan, Hena,

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  "After transferring to a new school in a different state, Aliya works to connect with her new basketball team as they discover what it truly means to collaborate." -ALSC

• Sona and the Golden Beasts

  LaRocca, Rajani,

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  "As Sona races across the land of Devia to save an ill loved one, she comes to terms not only with her own story but also the story of colonial rule that has so impacted this nation and its native Devan people. Part fantasy, part…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Last Rhee Witch

  Lee-Yun, Jenna,

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  "Ronnie’s first time at sleepaway camp turns into a mystery thriller as she comes face-to-face with not just the outdoorsy things she’s scared of— like rope courses—but also a gwishin, a witchhunting dokkaebi, witches, and family secrets!"…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Noodle & Bao

  Lu, Shaina,

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  "A heartwarming graphic novel featuring multiple languages and humans and anthropomorphic animals living side by side, enjoying the food their neighborhood has to offer. When a fancy woman shows up to open a new restaurant, the town is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Best Believe

  the Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good

  Ramos, NoNieqa,

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  "The story of three sisters who advocated for their Bronx community." -ALSC

• Holding Her Own

  the Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes

  Todd, Traci N.,

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  "This brings to life the inspiring journey of Jackie Ormes, the trailblazing Black female cartoonist who used her art to defy racial stereotypes and champion social justice. The book’s illustrations vividly capture the essence of Ormes’…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Game of Freedom

  Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira

  Tonatiuh, Duncan,

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  "This picture book details the development of the Afro-Brazilian blend of martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and theatrics known as capoeira from an illegal activity to Brazil’s national sport through the life story of its most famous…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fake Chinese Sounds

  Tsong, Jing Jing,

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  "Taiwanese American fifth-grader Mei Ying confronts the sting of racist bullying and microaggressions at school. With expressive black-and-white illustrations highlighted by vivid yellows and reds, this graphic novel beautifully captures…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• BORN NAUGHTY

  My Childhood in China

  WANG, JIN

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  "This memoir of the author’s childhood in Inner Mongolia, China, is rich with love, laughter, playful mischief, and vibrant cultural traditions." -ALSC

• Mid-Air

  Williams, Alicia, 1970-

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  "After losing his best friend in a tragic accident, Isaiah spends the summer with relatives on their farm, healing and embracing the sensitive sides of himself as he mourns and worries about beginning high school. This deeply emotional,…Read moreRead more of this annotation