Representation that Radiates Joy

Donate to SOCW schools

Name: Donate to SOCW schools
Brand: Stories of a Colorful World
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Help Put Books in the Hands of NYC Students

Every child deserves the joy of owning their own books, but for many students in underserved and Title 1 schools across New York City, building a home library feels out of reach. We’re changing that. Our goal is to provide 10 full classroom sets (30 books each) to schools in need, so hundreds of NYC children can choose a book and call it their own.

Research shows that children with access to books at home do better in school, develop a love of reading, and have greater opportunities for success throughout life. Just one additional book at home can make a meaningful difference in a child’s reading achievement

Here’s how you can help:

Add a book to your cart
We’ll collect and deliver your donated books directly to NYC classrooms
Students get to take a book home and grow their very own library

Every book you give is a gift of confidence, creativity, and possibility.
Join us in making sure NYC’s next generation of readers can build brighter futures—starting with one book at a time.

Builds Confidence and Self-Love with Every Page

We don’t just include diverse books — we center them. Every story we carry celebrates BIPOC voices and puts underrepresented protagonists front and center, ensuring every child can say, “That’s me.”

Authored by a BIPOC Creator — Real Representation, not Tokenism

We intentionally seek out BIPOC and indie creators whose stories deserve to shine — building shelves you won’t find anywhere else.

Vetted by Educators and Families for Quality and Age-Fit

Find the perfect book tailored to your child’s age, interests, and identity, making storytime meaningful and engaging.

Every child deserves to see themselves in the books they read.

You know that feeling when your kid sees themselves in a book and suddenly walks a little taller? That’s what we’re here for. Our curated collection is handpicked for one purpose: to help every child feel seen, celebrated, and inspired to dream big—no more endless scrolling or settling for stories that fall short. Here, every book is chosen to nurture confidence, empathy, and cultural pride.

Meet the Founder

Hi, children’s book lover! I’m Kanika.

As a classroom teacher, I’d spent countless afternoons searching for stories where my students could see themselves and came up empty-handed. I was tired of books that treated diversity like a checkbox, or worse, turned childhood joy into trauma. So, I did what teachers do best — I built what was missing.

My best friend and I began curating, partnering with independent authors and BIPOC creators to source high-quality stories that celebrated identity and belonging. We turned our living rooms into libraries and our mission into movement.

In 2019, Stories of a Colorful World launched with a simple promise: no more token shelves, no more exhausting searches — just stories that reflect every child’s worth.

Today, our collection spans 300+ titles by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color authors — books that build empathy, pride, and confidence one story at a time.

Curated for Every Stage
Our bookshop replaces overwhelm with ease: intentional, pre-vetted, and organized by what actually matters who your kids are becoming.
Building Empathy & Cultural Pride
Each book is selected to stretch empathy, self-awareness, and cultural pride at every age and stage.
Stories They’ll Return To
Our books are revisited again and again, with age-appropriate themes that build emotional intelligence, identity, and curiosity.