As part of my final project for one of my DMin classes I was looking at the books we have in our church’s Pray-Ground. We have some great books generally and also some great books about topics not-so-common to children’s books like what racism is and what it means to be transgender. What I noticed is that we have a diversity of races, sexes, gender expressions, ages, and abilities in our books, but we don’t have diversity of body sizes. So I did some research and purchased some books. With the holidays coming up, I thought there might be other people in the same place who want body liberation books for your or other kids either for your home or for a place you care about.
I would recommend buying these at your local independent book store or at bookshop.org which support independent book stores.
Beautifully Me by Nabela Noor
Ages 4-8
Zubi is a Bangladeshi girl excited for her first day of school and noticing her family’s negative body talk.
Brontorina by James Howe
Ages 3-5
Brontorina wants to be a ballerina but worries she’s not the right size.
Every Body: A First Conversation about Bodies by Megan Madison, & Jessica Ralli
Ages 2-5
This book offers support for adults to start talking to their kids about body liberation.
My Mama is a Work of Art by Hana Acabado
Ages 4-8
A young boy discovers beauty through the point of view of his tattooed mother.
Bodies are Cool by Tyler Feder
Ages 3-5
This book is a celebration of different kinds of human bodies and includes diversity of skin tones, body sizes, disabilities, and more!
All of Me by Chris Baron
Ages 10-13
Ari struggles after moving across the country and being bullied because of his weight. He also has to face his parent’s divorce.
Starfish by Lisa Fipps
Ages 10-13
Ellie has been bullied for her weight and find comfort in swimming. She’s also made a list of “Fat Girl Rules” to follow like ‘avoid eating in public.’ With her dad, her therapist, and her friends she learns to be her own fabulous self.
Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture by Virginia Sole-Smith
A bonus book for our parents or anyone who cares about children !
Journalist Virginia Sole-Smith talks about fatphobia, body shaming, diet culture, and how parents can change conversation around bodies for their kids.
Blessed are the Fat 
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