Multicultural Resources

I’m a parent whose been on the look out for toys, books and gear that not only include, but showcase diversity and color.  I want my daughter to know that brown is beautiful, that Spanish sounds sweet as honey and that diversity isn’t just something we talk about, but never participate in.  I want it to surround us and most ideally, I want my daughter to have the confidence to feel at home in any community.  With all the challenges that we’re facing though, those ideals don’t always come easily.  Color is still a topic of controversy and products related to that topic can be hard to find.  Let’s build a list together that can be a resource for parents! Here’s a few to get us started and I would love for you to leave your favorites in the comments below so that we can keep adding to the list!  You can also add links to your favorite blogs or articles about diversity and other interesting topics in the comments of  the “Linquieros” page!

Product Websites:

• KC Los Angeles ~ Graphics apparel with cute Spanish sayings and Latina pride images!
• Alegro Foods ~ Mexican candies, cookies, cooking supplies, recipes and so much more!
• Cocoa Babies ~ Amazing kids gear with positive messages for children of color!  So many more great products too…including Christian and Spanish themes!
• Mahogany Momma Store ~ A huge selection of African American themed books, movies and so much more!
• Dolls Like Me ~ Dolls, books, partyware, toys, games, hair & skin care, gifts and so much more with diverse characters and themes!
• Ethnic Babies ~ Wonderful chidren’s books, dolls and more with diversity in mind!  A growing selection!
• Los Pollitos Dicen ~ Spanish themed children’s clothes brought to you by Carrie from the Tiki Tiki!
• ChíChí & Flaco ~ Another great Spanish clothing line via Tiki Tiki, this one for adults!
• Lee & Low Books ~ Books for parents, homeschoolers and educators that showcase diversity!
• Children’s Book Press ~ A nonprofit book publisher with tons of multicultural and bilingual selections!
• Little Budda Baby ~ Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese inspired clothes, books and toys!
• Little Poco ~ Guayaberas, Mexican dresses, gitana gear and so much more!
• Mighty Fine ~ Popular Sesame Street “I love my hair” shirts and other trendy gear!
• Etsy ~ A great resource of crafters both local and abroad.  A quick search will reveal lots of awesome products!

Bloggy Treats & Resources:

• Gig Coin ~ Find online gigs writing, reviewing and through surveys and promotions!
• Iconspedia ~ Free popular social icon collections!
• My Site My Way ~ The coolest resource for all things bloggy!  Find icons, tutorials, backgrounds and so much more…all for FREE!  Check out the “ETC Network” drop down in the upper right corner for more!
• Ezuca ~ The most trendy of bloggy finds from across the web, tons of free stuff and awesome icons!
• WDL ~ Awesome bloggy tips, social media news, free icons, web design treats and more!