The Anti-Defamation League is pleased to announce the creation of a new online bibliography of recommended children’s books about bias, bullying, diversity and social justice. Books Matter is a directory of over 500 books, organized into eleven categories and including relevant information about each book. This collection of books is representative of the excellent anti-bias and multicultural literature available for educators and parents of children ages 0-12. All the titles in Books Matter have been reviewed by ADL staff and are frequently updated with new and noteworthy books. Selected books include a variety of reading levels and many of the books lend themselves to being read aloud to children at any age.

Integrated into Books Matter is ADL’s regular Book of the Month feature, which highlights a book every month and includes a Book Discussion Guide with vocabulary, discussion questions, extension activities and additional resources.  Check out Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown about Melba Doretta Liston, who overcame great obstacles to become a noted jazz musician and composer.