Ying-Hwa Hu

Grace loves everything about Christmas, from decorating the tree to spending quiet time with her family. So when her grandmother decides to open their home to a stranded family during the holidays, Grace is not thrilled about sharing her favorite day of the year with complete strangers. She worries that the newcomers will ruin all of their special traditions. However, Grace's disappointment takes a surprising turn when she learns that one of their unexpected guests is a real live ballerina. As they spend the holiday together, Grace slowly realizes that opening her heart and her home might just lead to the most magical Christmas she has ever experienced. This beautiful holiday story reminds young readers that the best gifts are often the ones we share with others.

Listen to the wonderful tink, tink, tink! Jenna is a modern Muscogee (Creek) girl living in Oklahoma with a beautiful dream. She desperately wants to honor a special family tradition by performing the jingle dance at the upcoming community powwow. There is just one tricky problem: she does not have enough shiny jingles for her dress! To make her dream a reality, Jenna sets out on a heartwarming journey to borrow the special metal cones from the dresses of her loving friends and relatives. With every jingle she gathers, she connects deeper with the strong women in her life and the rich heritage of her Nation. Paired with beautifully warm watercolor art, this unique story celebrates family bonds, cultural pride, and the joy of keeping traditions alive. Step into the circle and discover the beautiful rhythm of Jenna’s unforgettable dance.

Grace has a wonderful imagination, and she absolutely loves playing dress-up and acting out fantastic stories. When she finds out that her town is having a grand festival and parade, Grace decides she wants to do something incredibly special. She wants to be a beautiful princess on one of the parade floats. But Grace quickly realizes that being a real princess is about a lot more than just wearing a pretty pink dress and a sparkly crown. Determined to get it exactly right, she turns to her teacher and her family to learn about all the different, amazing princesses from history and cultures all around the world. As she discovers tales of brave and clever royal women, Grace finds the perfect way to let her own unique royal spirit shine brightly for the whole town to see.

As Tyler and his family gather around to decorate their Christmas tree, he notices something curious about the beautiful angel they are about to place on top. The angel has blonde hair and pink skin, and Tyler begins to wonder why he has never seen a Christmas angel that looks like him. He asks his mother, his father, and even the Santa at the local mall, but nobody seems to have an answer. Determined to find a Black angel for his family's tree, Tyler searches everywhere, only to realize they are nowhere to be found. Just when he is ready to give up hope, Tyler discovers that the holiday season is full of wonderful surprises. This heartwarming and thoughtfully written story beautifully captures a child's desire for representation while celebrating the true, inclusive spirit of Christmas.