This weekend, The Washington Post published a fun list of books for every year of life. While we appreciate the intent, we'd be sleeping on the job if we didn't notice that, by age 10, they've only recommended books with two female protagonists (20%) and only two of the protagonists are a person of color - one male, one female (20%). It's almost like they're proving our point...
It gets better in the YA section, but there's plenty of wonderful, representative #kidlit available for years one through ten! We're here to fix it, Spitfire style:
Spitfire Reads for Ages 1-10
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Age 1
by Vera B. Williams
Because all babies love belly raspberries, tickles, and (hopefully) a good sleep.
Age 2
by Liz Garton Scanlon
It's never too early to learn how interdependent we are.
Age 3
by Peter H. Reynolds
Growth mindset is a lifelong skill. No one is born a master.
Age 4
by Ashley Spires
It may not work the first, second, or even third time. But there isn't much that a deep breath and a cupcake can't fix.
Age 5
by Monica Brown
"I want you to know that I like you just the way you are."
Age 6
by Roda Ahmed
When someone asks "What do you want to be when you grow up?" (even though you're only six and this is a really annoying question) please know that there's no wrong answer.
Age 7
by Debbi Michiko Florence
We agree with WaPo, it's not your fault. Older siblings can be the worst, but they can also be redeemed.
Age 8
by Shelley Johannes
Friendship can get difficult but a little trust and unconventional thinking can patch things up nicely.
Age 9
by Sarai Gonzalez and Monica Brown
Life happens, things fall apart, and family brings it all back together. Also, cupcakes.
Age 10
by Jacqueline Woodson
Girls feel like they're straddling two worlds at ten--finding your community and your own voice is critical to staying above the fray.
Age 10 - Bonus!
Hena Khan
Keeping with the theme, another narrative about finding strength in your community and in your own voice. Ten's a tough age. It deserves two books.
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