The Disability Book Archive

[ID: A book cover. The background is largely white. There is an image of a yellow crossing stretched along the bottom half of the cover. An adult is leading 7 children across it, all appearing to be of different ethnicities and cultures. The title “All Are Welcome” is in large red and orange writing in the upper centre of the image. The books title, “All Are Welcome”, is in the centre of the image in large red writing. Above it, the names of the author and illustrator in smaller, blue writing.]

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Content Warning:

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Summary:

A warm, welcoming picture book that celebrates diversity and gives encouragement and support to all kids.

Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where kids in patkas, hijabs, and yamulkes play side-by-side with friends in baseball caps. A school where students grow and learn from each other’s traditions and the whole community gathers to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

All Are Welcome lets young children know that no matter what, they have a place, they have a space, they are welcome in their school.

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Notes:

This book won the Washington State Book Award for Picture Book in 2019.

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Archivist Comments:

Honestly this just seems like a sweet book that promotes inclusivity amongst kids. It’s quite highly rated and most people seem to be in agreement that it’s a good introduction to diversity for children. I don’t really have much else to say.

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