Books in this category include customs and traditions of people around the world. In some books the emphasis is on commonalties among people; in others, the focus is on the ways that people and groups of people can be different from one another.
The Color of My Words Written by Lynn Joseph A young girl finds herself faced with turning points that will make up who she is and help her understand what it means to be part of a family and a community. [Grade Level: 4 - 6]
A Country Far Away Nigel Gray (Author), Philippe Dupasquier (Illustrator) This book portrays the similarities in the life experiences of a boy in a rural African village and one in a Western country. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 3]