Books to Celebrate Global Cultures with Your Child

Start with Stories From Your Heritage

Reading stories from your own culture is a powerful way to foster identity and belonging. These stories help kids feel proud of who they are—and see their language and culture reflected on the page.

Then Explore Other Cultures Together

Books set in other parts of the world help children build empathy and curiosity. Look for stories that reflect daily life, traditions, festivals, and folktales from different places.

Talk About What You See and Hear

Discuss the foods, clothes, music, or words they see in the books. What’s similar to your life? What’s different? These conversations help expand their worldview.

Pair Books with Cultural Activities

Make a recipe from the story. Try a dance, craft, or song mentioned in the book. When kids engage multiple senses, the story becomes something they live—not just read.

Recommended Books from Our Collection

• Aunty Cockroach (خاله سوسکه) – A Persian folktale classic, great for connecting to Iranian culture.
• The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe – A traditional tale translated into Farsi.
• Anne of the Island – A classic from Canada, translated for Farsi readers.
• Huckleberry Finn – An American classic with a global legacy.