We’re speechless
But our readers sure aren’t. They’ve been quite vocal about what Stories of Color means to them—and we’re humbled by their words.
“As a white person who was scared to homeschool because of all the embedded racism, you’ve given me the tools to craft a diverse and beautiful education for my kids. Thank you.”
Anna
“The antidote to white-only stories and history.”
Al
“I’ve already used this resource so much I can hardly believe just two years ago I was able to homeschool without it!”
Kate
“When I first discovered how the database worked, my jaw literally dropped. This is truly an astounding resource!”
Danielle
“This is everything I’ve ever been looking for as a homeschool mom of biracial children and stepmom to my teens whom I don’t homeschool but read with and provide books for. Thank you for creating this! This is an amazing resource.”
Lauren
“Thank you for sharing the same dream as I do. I see great things ahead for our mixed children.”
Tanisha
“Can I just say... I LOVE Stories of Color! I stumbled on it a few weeks ago, it was very easy to search. You really have put together an invaluable resource for homeschooling mamas. One that I think many of us have clumsily been trying to put together ourselves... It’s really too bad we are not a bit closer in location. I would love to invite you over for tea or something.”
Kendra
“I love this resource and it’s become a HUGE part of selecting books and resources for our homeschool. Thank you for all you do!!!!!”
Pascheana
“Thank you for this wonderful resource, you’re changing the world for the better!”
Alli
“I love what you’re doing and it has really blessed my family. Thanks so much for all the hours of work you’ve put into this!”
Marie
“I’m seriously so thankful for this resource. I don’t know what the heck I’m doing, but I know that my kids respond best to CM style education, and the majority of curriculums out there seem to miss the mark in covering non-white people groups. We are trying Ambleside Online, and I don’t feel comfortable ONLY teaching British history for a whole year. There was so much more going on in the world! Seriously, thank you.”
LK
“Whether you homeschool or not, this is an awesome resource for inclusive and diverse, beautifully written books for children.”
Ashleigh
“I am white but my husband is black and we have 6 beautiful children. As a mixed homeschooling family, it’s very difficult to find our sweet spot when it comes to history and even current events. We have to always remember truth and that’s the starting point for us. We have appreciated the resources you supply as it allows us to approach learning with different perspectives.”
Leah
“Stories of Color is a place where I can open the world for my children, where I can find them stories that represent them, where we can feel respected, heard and valued.”
Christi
“It's all wonderful. Keep going! And most importantly, thank you!”
Leah
“Thank you for making these resources more easily accessible from anywhere in the globe, for people of any ethnicity and place of origin.”
Amber
“Thank you for creating a resource rich in stories from and about people of color!”
Nancy
“You do so much and make it available for free — I’m so thankful.”
Lisa
“Your book recommendations are life giving.”
Caroline
“What a beautiful collection of diverse books for all.”
Katy
“You offer an amazing resource for life!”
Cassandra
“You’re the reason why my daughter’s to-be-read pile will never be complete.”
Beth
“I can’t even. Tears of joy. Thank you Stories of Color. My babies’ needs have been heard and realized. Praise Jesus.”
Ammie
“I’ve been trying to find these books and now they’re here in one place.”
Sharyn
“I’m so thankful I found your site! I’m moving overseas as a missionary this year, and I am hoping to help start a library for an orphanage close to our new home. I can’t wait to use your lists to curate a library for Liberian children!”
Kristi
“I just think that Stories of Color is such a treasure! Well organized and well designed!”
Amanda
“Stories of Color is an amazing resource that broadens my book options from varying perspectives to help both my students and me gain a more robust view of history, culture and the world.”
Anita
“I’m just so excited that something like Stories of Color exists! Thank you for all that you do!”
Hanna
“Recommending this resource everywhere I can...thank you, thank you...thank you x a million.”
Jessica
“I just wanted to take a minute to give you your flowers. The work you are doing is necessary and I have so much admiration for the way you show up and serve. It's very inspiring. Stories of Color is such a beautiful resource.”
Shahidah
“Thanks for helping me and my kids be more culturally competent!”
Dianne
“We have found some of our favorite books using your recommendations! Thank you for your thoughtful and important work!”
Bethany
“You’re doing such important work! Keep it up! And thank you!”
Heather
“Love what you all have created! It’s been very helpful for my family!”
Ali
“Thank you for your work. It has made a big difference and has been a huge help to me!”
Jill
“Thank you for all you do! Your presence is SO NEEDED.”
Alexa
“I am very thankful for this so valuable and needed resource! I can’t express fully enough what this means to our family. Thank you for all you are doing!”
Sarah
“I just love you so much and share the website all the time.”
Tromila
“You are the absolute best resource for kids books.”
Si
“I only have good things to say about Stories of Color and have been recommending it to any and all homeschoolers looking for books with better representation.”
Jules
“All of your work is so helpful and I recommend you frequently.”
Beth
“This is an awesome resource for adding diversity to your homeschool.”
Rachel
“Thank you so much for the time you put into this. Stories of Color is a treasure.”
Cindy
“I’ve been grateful for your resources to help me expand my kids’ horizons and understanding, empathy and knowledge of people and grow deeper themselves in appreciating God’s beautiful people of all kinds. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (I even told a librarian about you the other day at a library we only occasionally visit).”
Hawley
“You are such a tremendous gift to this community! Thank you so much! I love telling everyone I know about your website and service. Homeschooling or not, it’s a treasure trove and a blessing to our homes.”
Min
“I absolutely love this project and GIFT you’ve designed, curated, and offer to the world! Keep up the good work!”
Vanessa
“Not only have I checked out Stories of Color, I’m going to talk it up to the sky in my weekly newsletter about children’s books and how to build a culture of reading in your home. I have never seen anything as amazing as Stories of Color — thank you, thank you, thank you for creating it and for all the work it took!”
Sarah
“This is an ‘abundant feast’ of resources that I use to provide my students with a variety of viewpoints.”
Robyn
“You’re truly a gift, and I’m so grateful for the work that you do and for who you are.”
Crystal
“The resource you have created is such a gift! Thank you for all the work that you’ve done.”
Keelia
“I just wish I had found you years ago!”
Rebekah
“This is such a reliable and generous resource for important libraries that represent ethnic and religious diversity. A truly balanced and trusted resource for alternative education.”
Kristin
“We love what you’re doing and recommend it to everyone.”
Samantha
“Thank you for your work. I am learning so, so much and I’m thankful.”
Carmelita
“Thank you so much for all you do for this! I use this so much in my planning for co-op and homeschool and recommend it all the time to other mamas.”
Chelsea
“What a wonderful database chock-full of diverse and inclusive books.”
Sarah
“The best place to find a diversity of books!”
Amy
“This is a fantastic database to source more culturally diverse literature to either supplement or completely curate your home education curriculums.”
Hanna
“I’m just so grateful that you have this resource. Thank you. As someone who isn’t a person of color but who has taught several BIPOC students over the years, I know that representation matters. Your work is not only helping to revamp my classroom library to be more representative but also to challenge the status quo. I really appreciate everything you and your team have put into this resource.”
Kristi
“Stories of Color is too good to be true.”
Alana
“What a relief to come across Stories of Color. For as long as homeschooling has been called homeschooling, it has still felt like a bland and particular type. Your page brings to life other people’s walks of life. It’ll be my second year of homeschooling. I’m so happy to be in this time of my life with my 3 kids, but I have felt a bit lonely. Just seeing Stories of Color brings me comfort. Thank you for your courage and your warmth to share what you are so clearly committed to: inclusivity and books!”
KALB
“I really appreciate the work you do! I’m a white homeschooling mom of white (so far) kids, and you are one of my primary resources for adding "windows" to our curriculum and our family library. This means a lot to me as I try to raise my children to truly see others.”
Tiffani
“I want to let y’all know that sometimes I get to share about using children’s books in teacher trainings, and I always let teachers know that Stories of Color is out there! And finally — thank you! Your work is hard and unsung, but it is very much appreciated.”
Sarah
“I think this website is a great resource for people of color, particularly homeschoolers, who want to incorporate stories of color into their daily lives and curriculum choices in place of some of the outdated books.”
Desiree
“Just wanted to let you know that your amazing book list is a huge labor of love has blessed my socks off, as a mother and as a curriculum author. Thank you for working so diligently and creating this resource with resounding excellence. Your work is noted and deeply appreciated!”
Erin
“This is the answer to so many of my prayers. And the fact that it’s the ‘baby’ of a mom within our own ranks makes it even more special.”
Amber
“You have amazing content that everyone should know about!”
Toni
“Thank you for all you do! My favorite feature are the books of the month. I love getting the email right to my inbox and often grab the recommendations from my local library. The monthly picks are approachable and I always find new favorites to read with my children.”
Rachael
“I am a Sikh Punjabi homeschooling mom and I want to see more aimed at me and my kids as, bilingual, bicultural, biracial families grappling with legacies of colonialism and seeking connections from the African American experience of this legacy as we integrate our own experiences. I love this work and am SO GRATEFUL TO YOU!”
Mehtab
“What an amazing resource!!! Thank you for all the work and effort put into this—it’s so important!”
Jacobi
“Your carousels on Instagram are my favorite…I always snapshot the covers of new books and quotes you put out. Your posturing is refreshing. Your tone isn’t combative or playing into the current culture way. It’s hopeful and welcoming to those of us exhausted by always needing to be “fighting against….??” And instead just put our energy into beautiful and good stories.”
Kristin
“Stories of Color offers a broad selection books that broaden minds, connects all of humanity through world cultures.”
Lisa
“I enjoy your content so much! I’ve gotten good insight of books to read and books to steer clear from.”
Gabby
“Stories of Color is a great tool for helping expand access to diverse perspectives in all their beauty.”
Erin
“I’m finding beautiful books where my kids can see themselves in history and fantasy.”
Rebecca
“…A collection of books which highlight minorities and BIPOC in a positive light while remaining true to historical accuracy.”
Erin