When these picture books were published in 2016, it became a long-overdue first in UK picture books — a Traveller protagonist co-written by a Romani author. A reminder of how recently this milestone arrived & how vital it is that every child sees their community reflected on the page. 🌿✨

From Some Days I’m the Wind — a brilliant resource for helping young children recognise and articulate shifting emotions. A great addition for SEL shelves, storytimes, and any classroom exploring the “inner weather” we all carry. https://ow.ly/nmqi50XGgvx

A superb selection of chapter books & anthologies (6+) featuring disabled protagonists — representing both visible and invisible disabilities. Ideal for building inclusive classroom book corners and broadening representation in KS2 reading. 👉 https://ow.ly/zMJV50XGfLl

🏆 Announcing the IBC Awards 2026 LONGLIST! This list showcases the UK’s best inclusive children’s books of 2024 in two of our three awards categories. Congratulations to all our longlisted authors and illustrators! #IBCawards #IBCawards2026

And Tango Makes Three has been one of the most challenged books in the U.S., appearing on the ALA’s Top Ten list eight times. And it’s all based on a true story: two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who raised a chick together. 🐧💛 https://ow.ly/fhjV50XBS7r

Picture Books with Disabled Main Characters! 🌟 A rich, varied collection featuring disabled protagonists across genres and storytelling styles. Brilliant for building representation, empathy, and inclusive practice in EYFS & KS1. 👉 https://ow.ly/CpH250XBrBf

November’s inclusive book picks are perfect for your classroom or library shelves: 🎄 Festive fun with Anisha & The Other Father Christmas 🧠 Neurodiverse board books 📚 Cosy reads & series to carry readers through the holidays ❄️ https://ow.ly/9pXZ50Xz3VK

✍️ A favourite line from Big Thoughts by Laura Dockrill and Ashling Lindsay Stories like this help children understand that Big Thoughts aren’t scary — they’re simply visitors. And with the right tools, every child can learn to let them swim away. 🌊✨ https://ow.ly/zBkz50XxokZ

Baby Books About Growing Up! 🌱 A diverse, joyful collection supporting early development — from sharing and potty training to growing independence. Ideal for early years settings, the books explore routines, emotions, and everyday milestones. 💛 👉 https://ow.ly/yV2f50XxobO

Last Stop on Market Street was only the second picture book in 94 years to win the Newbery Medal. 🏅 Its warm, inclusive portrait of community has made it a favourite in classrooms and libraries. A reminder of how powerful inclusive storytelling can be. 🚌✨ https://ow.ly/wRpY50XuJ1e

Our Funny Picture Books list is here — celebrating the power of laughter to hook children back into reading. 😂📚 These inclusive stories build bonds through shared reading, and show that humour belongs in every classroom. 👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/funny-picture-books

Our updated Fairy Tale Picture Books list is here! ✨ These inclusive retellings help children explore morality, empathy, and cultural perspectives from around the world. Perfect for KS1 storytime or classroom discussions. 🌍📚 👉 https://ow.ly/h12Z50Xqzvi

🎉 Meet the judges for the 2026 IBC Awards! 🌈📚 We’re thrilled to have five incredible voices championing inclusive children’s books in the UK: Nina Tame • Mei Matsuoka • Phyllis Ramage • Scott Evans • Pragya Agarwal 💛 Huge thanks to our judges! #IBCawards2026

More bad news for inclusive children's books publishing! First Tiny Owl closes , then the disheartening stats are announced in IBC 2025 Excluded Voices report @ibc-reads.bsky.social ,now Knights Of are also closing down @knightsofbooks.bsky.social... www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...

Mei Matsuoka, Pragya Agarwal & Phyllis Ramage are judges for the 2026 IBC Awards. Worth £30,000 @ibc-reads.bsky.social Awards recognise UK children’s book authors & illustrators whose books authentically reflect the diverse backgrounds & experiences of readers. booksforkeeps.co.uk/pragya-agarw...

Heather Has Two Mommies (1989) by Lesléa Newman was one of the first mainstream picture books to feature a family with same-sex parents. 🌈 Stories like this remind us how far we’ve come — and why every child deserves to grow up in a world where all families belong. ❤️

Black history isn’t just for October. ✊🏾 Keep the celebration going all year with these brilliant stories and poems — charting the journeys and experiences of Black people in the UK and beyond. Because inclusive reading shouldn’t end when the displays come down. 📚💛 👉 https://ow.ly/pqFr50XnhZ9

Our October round-up is bursting with brilliant books! 📚✨ 🌍 Explore two countries through local eyes 🍲 Discover soups from around the world 🫎 Spot the moose in a search-and-find! And more! https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/the-best-new-inclusive-childrens-books-october-2025

🌍 Diverse Baby Books for Understanding the World 👶✨ Even the tiniest readers are already taking in the world around them — so why not start with stories that reflect its richness and variety? 👉 https://www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/understanding-the-world

👶 Out of all the baby books we looked at, we found just two by British Own Voice creators. These books deserve to be celebrated — because representation starts with the very first stories children read. #IBCExcludedVoicesReport

New @ibc-reads.bsky.social Excluded Voices report 'highlights the huge missed opportunity to show children, through high-quality, authentic storytelling, that everybody belongs and everybody adds value to society.’ booksforkeeps.co.uk/inclusive-bo...

Research shows that it makes a huge difference when children can see themselves in books - as well as discovering others' experiences. That's why this is such an important report from @ibc-reads.bsky.social, highlighting vast gaps in meaningful representation.

It’s always great to have some stats to back up what you already feel.

Vital reading from @ibc-reads.bsky.social, on diversity and representation in UK children's books (ages 1–9)👇

✨ The Excluded Voices 2025 report is here! We’ve updated last year’s findings on children’s books (ages 1–9) by British creators from marginalised communities — showing where progress is happening & where it’s still not. https://ow.ly/G5Hq50X8fph #IBCExcludedVoicesReport

Happy book birthday to three new Our World titles! 🎈🎂 Watch the northern lights dance in the sky in Iceland, snack on some chôm chôm in Vietnam, and play ice hockey in Canada! Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/7upvwjj6

This September’s inclusive children’s books celebrate culture, identity & community 🍲✨ From sharing wonton soup to exploring Diwali, embracing who we are & tracing humanity’s roots back to Africa — these stories uplift, unite & inspire. 📚🌍 www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...

Supporting wellbeing starts with stories. 📚 This booklist for ages 3–7 helps children explore worries, talk about feelings & build resilience — a practical tool for classrooms & early years settings. 🧵

⭐ Hooray! Four of our books in @ibc-reads.bsky.social Top 10 diverse books! ⭐ LET'S PLAY by @alexstrick.bsky.social CLIVE IS A WAITER & ROSA RIDES HER SCOOTER by Jessica Spanyol DOWN BY THE STATION illustrated by Annie Kubler & Sarah Dellow #kidlitUK #kidlit #readingtogether #bookswithusallin

⭐ What to read with your baby (and why it matters!) Fantastic blog by @lizpemtbnm.bsky.social for @ibc-reads.bsky.social We're so excited to see our books here! Thank you! Read here: www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/what-to...

Looking for brilliant new stories your child will adore? 📖✨ Perfect for curious young readers, this carefully chosen list makes it easy to diversify your child’s library with inclusive tales and unforgettable characters. www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...

Struggling to find the perfect books to share with your little one? 📖✨ Designed especially for the youngest readers, this curated list makes it simple to build an inclusive library full of stories you’ll love reading together. www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...

🍂✨ Autumn leaves, starry skies & brave adventures! Our latest round-up features a cosy baby book, a new Gina Kaminski, a teeny-tiny science guide to the stars, & a double Anna Hibiscus treat. 📚🌈 Find reviews here 👉 www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...

✏️ Do your kids love to doodle? Week 4 of #IBCScreenFreeSummer is here — our final theme is ILLUSTRATION! 🎨✨ This week’s challenge: Cupcake Creations 🧁 with a special tutorial from Adeola Sokunbi! 🏆 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DNymlxPWpyH/

🌞 Keep kids busy off screens this summer! Join our #IBCScreenFreeSummer challenge — weekly activities, prizes & loads of inspiration 🌱🌼✨ Week 3: GARDENERS 👩‍🌾🌻🌱 Grow, play, read — find all the details on Instagram! 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DNgbErMMF_j/

🌞 Keep kids busy off screens this summer! Join our #IBCScreenFreeSummer challenge — weekly activities, prizes & loads of inspiration 🕵️‍♀️📚✨ It’s all on Instagram! Week 2: DETECTIVES 🔍 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DNOinAXO5V0/

The Inclusive Books for Children Awards are open. The awards celebrate outstanding new children’s literature in 3 categories with a shared prize fund of £30K plus, NEW, @ibc-reads.bsky.social is also launching Children’s Choice Awards for primary schools #KidLit booksforkeeps.co.uk/inclusive-bo...

🌞 Looking for fun, creative ways to keep kids busy off screens this summer? Join our #IBCScreenFreeSummer challenge — weekly activities, prizes & loads of inspiration 🎨🚲📚 It’s all happening on Instagram! Week 1: INVENTING 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DM8WenDSSIn/

It isn't easy to encourage reading over the summer, especially when there are so many other exciting distractions! ☀️ 📖 🌴 But here are three tips to help your little ones keep reading over the summer! Visit www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org to choose something to get them excited!

Screens are not the enemy - sometimes they’re the thing that saves the day. But this summer, we're here to help your family make space for reading & exploring activities grounded in play! ☀️ Check out our IG for more info: www.instagram.com/p/DMivafKOHB... #IBCscreenfreesummer

🧠 Got a fact-loving kid? These 5 brilliant non-fiction picture books are perfect for ages 3–7! 📚✨ From inspirational people to consent, this inclusive list is packed with true stories & big ideas little readers will love. 🛍️ Shop the list: www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...

👆Tap, lift, slide! We’re flipping through 9 of our favourite interactive books that little hands will love! 📖✨ Get ready for page-turning fun with this playful list of inclusive books for babies and toddlers 👶📚 📚 www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...

📚 Calling all schools & libraries! Want to boost your collection with 100 inclusive, FREE books? Apply now for an #IBCBookBox – 60 boxes up for grabs, packed with titles chosen by us! Open to UK state primaries. Closes 18 July! 👇 forms.gle/6xJdjdRx1Xkm...

Calling all parents! 📣 Is your child’s primary school in need of new books? If so, nominate them to apply for an #IBCBookBox, containing 100 inclusive books, chosen by IBC, and all for free! Applications close on 18 July, so nominate now ➡️ forms.gle/edh4WmfFYogQ...

Apply for 100 #free #inclusive #books with IBC Book Box: www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/book-box?utm... @ibc-reads.bsky.social @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #schools #Scotland

✨ Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? These beautiful picture books for little ones aged 1 to 5 make for the perfect gifts to celebrate dads everywhere! 📚🌍 www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...

I'm so proud to see my book The Big Day on this list of May's inclusive children's books alongside other absolutely wonderful stories 🏳️‍🌈💖 The Big Day is a picture book about marriage equality (and giants!) and it makes me so happy seeing it out in the world doing good right now.

Thank you for supporting all these wonderful books @ibc-reads.bsky.social - you're brilliant!

I only just realised that IBC are on bluesky! A great resource for parents & educators looking for inclusive and diverse (in all respects) books for children #KidLitUK

🌷Here are May's newly published inclusive children's books that are here to brighten your bookshelf! 📚🏳️‍🌈 As we get ready to celebrate Pride, there's no better time to share stories that uplift love, identity, and belonging. www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...