For the last year I  have been searching for books to put on my classroom shelves that would give more of a representation of my multiracial heritage.  My current school is very diverse.  Many of my students are multiracial like me.  I want my students to be able to see themselves in the literature offered in my library instead of having the same experience I did (and still do) in reading.  Unfortunately, it's a tall order for my specific scenario.  (Surprisingly, no one has written about living on a Midwestern farm with a white mom and a Black/Carib Indian father.) Not unfortunately, more and more authors are writing about their own multiracial experiences or creating characters that will represent them.  Below are a few of the books that I have added to my classroom shelves for next year, listed in alphabetical order by title.  Some I've read, and some I haven't. 

I would love to add even more to this list with your help! Email me at [email protected] with other titles and inspiration for this list.