Tolerance Book List & Resources

Picture books are a wonderful tool to teach tolerance and diversity. In a multicultural world, discrimination is all around us. It is important to help children be tolerant and sensitive to differences. Use the books below to celebrate diversity. Explore the tolerance book list to start discussions on tolerance and prejudice. Support children in being responsive to discrimination whether aimed at themselves or others. Some of the books also feature negative events of discrimination and prejudice.

Tolerance Book List

Resources

These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies subject to subject. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!

General Information

Everyday Family: 6 Ways You Can Teach Your Child Tolerance

Kids Health: Teaching Your Child Tolerance
Psychology Today: Teaching Children Tolerance

Social Justice Books: Children, Arab Heritage, and Anti-Bias Education

Educational Articles and Lesson Plans

One World One Heart: Teaching Tolerance Lesson Plans

Education World: Teaching Tolerance

Character First Education: Tolerance – Ideas, videos and free downloads

Scholastic: Tolerance: The Fifth Core Strength

Teaching Tolerance: How can people alike and different get along? Learning Plan

Teaching Tolerance: Increasing Tolerance through Immigration Learning Plan

Teaching Tolerance: The Challenges of Immigration Learning Plan
Northern Ireland Curriculum: Living, Learning Together Lesson Ideas
Teaching for Change: Teaching Young Children about Race – A Guide for Parents and Teachers

It gives a message to people of love... It does not matter what is the color of your skin, what language you speak, what religion you believe in, it is that we should all consider each other as human beings and we should respect each other.

Malala Yousafzai