Author and illustrator Maya Christina Gonzalez talks about why it is so important for all children to see themselves in books through diverse books and also shares her story “My Colors, My World/Mis colores, mi mundo” with young readers.
Uma talks about Chimamanda Adichie’s famous TED Talk, “The danger of a single story” and discusses the limitations of looking at a culture through only one lens.
Uma Krishnaswami offers advice to teachers and librarians who are looking for books that portray other cultures, encouraging educators to seek out multiple books rather than relying a single book.
