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/...

🇵🇸 Books about Palestine: 8 books that will help navigating and explaining the ongoing situation to our youngest minds. Whether your child needs reassurance or just wants to learn, in these pages you’ll find empathetic and important storytelling. 📖 www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...

So happy to see all these books I've made on the @ibc-reads.bsky.social list! Please go check out the whole website, it is an amazing resource www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org #KidLit #KidLitUK

🌼 April is blooming with the best inclusive kids' books! 📚✨ From joyful adventures to thoughtful tales on identity and empathy, there's something for every young reader. 🔗 www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/... #Booksky

Explore our collection of confidence-boosting picture books for kids aged 3+! 📚💫🌱 From celebrating individuality to overcoming doubts, these books build confidence with every page. 🛍️ inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/picture-books-to-boost-confidence

🏠 Moving can be exciting and a little scary for kids. Our handpicked list full of heartwarming, inclusive stories can help turn moving into a positive experience for your little one! 📦💛 📚 inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/books-about-moving

Step into spring with the best inclusive children's books from March! 📚✨ From sweet, funny stories to subjects tackled in a thought-provoking way, there's something here for every child and every mood. 🌸 inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/the-best-new-inclusive-childrens-books-march-2025

Tell us what you think! 📣📚 Sharing your thoughts helps us on our mission of ensuring every child has access to inclusive books. As a thank you, we'll be gifting 1 lucky entrant with a book pack, including 10 books in the age range of your choice! ⭐ Take our survey: tinyurl.com/ibc-survey

Celebrate the magic of mums with this beautiful collection of picture books, perfect for Mother’s Day! 📚💐 From cosy baby books to tender picture books, these stories honour all kinds of mums from different identities and cultures. 🎁 inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/books-for-mothers-day

Introduce little readers to a world of celebrations with this diverse collection of picture books! 📚 Exploring religious and non-religious festivals, these books are packed with beautiful illustrations and wonderful stories. 🎂🪔🌙💍 inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/celebrations-and-festivals

Looking for the perfect gift for new or expectant parents? Check out this adorable collection of book gifts to kickstart a baby’s first library! 🐣🍼 🛍️ Shop the list: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/book-gifts-for-new-or-expectant-parents

✨📚 It’s the most wonderful time of the year... 📚✨ Happy @WorldBookDayUK from the IBC team! 💛 What are you and your little ones reading today? #WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay2025 #ReadYourWay

PARENTING HACKS 🎒✨ Still scrambling for a last-minute World Book Day costume? We’ve got you covered with 5 quick, budget-friendly ideas for inclusive book character costumes! 📚 inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/parenting-hacks-5-inclusive-world-book-day-costumes-that-dont-cost-the-earth

We are thrilled to share that DESTINY INK: SLEEPOVER SURPRISE 🔦 Written & illustrated by Adeola Sokunbi is the WINNER of the #IBCawards2025’s Highly Illustrated Children’s Fiction category! Huge congratulations Adeola! ✨

✨🏙️ The #IBCawards2025 was a night to remember! Thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person and virtually, for an extraordinary celebration of inclusive children’s books. Missed the party? 🎉 Stream the IBC Awards ceremony on YouTube ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Rw...

I’m looking forward to joining in person and raising a glass to all the creatives who have contributed to the more ‘colourful’ books that don our bookshelves. It will also be a poignant moment for me as I started pondering my first ideas whilst working in the Gherkin more than 20 years ago!