Inclusive & Heartwarming Valentine's Day Books for the Classroom
Looking for inclusive and diverse Valentine's Day books to share with your students? These heartwarming stories that celebrate love, kindness, and connection, including books with LGBTQ+ characters, Black and Asian representation. Plus, explore engaging FREE Valentine’s Day activities to make learning fun and meaningful in your classroom!
This Valentine's Day, why not refresh your go-to book list with stories that promote empathy, inclusivity, and diversity?
While traditional Valentine's books are charming, adding meaningful and diverse perspectives can make your celebrations even more special!
This carefully curated collection features books about love and Valentine's Day, highlighting LGBTQ+ characters, Black and Asian representation, and more.
Each book sparks thoughtful discussions with students while sharing beautiful messages of love, kindness, and connection.
💗 Love - Corrinne Averiss: A heartwarming story about a child's first experience with separation and how love stays with us no matter the distance.
💗 This is NOT a Valentine - Carter Higgins: A charming story that redefines what love and friendship look like beyond traditional Valentine’s Day expectations. ➡️ Free Resource [Matching Activity - How to Write List Poems ]
💗 Worm Loves Worm - J.J. Austrian: A sweet and humorous story about two worms who challenge wedding traditions, showing that love is love.
💗 From Archie to Zack - Vincent X. Kirsch: A touching story of a boy who finds the courage to express his feelings for his best friend.
💗 I Love You More - Emil Sher: A hearwarming book exploring the boundless love between a parent and child.
💗 Love Is - Diane Adams: A gentle story about the joys and challenges of caring for someone you love, told through the bond between a girl and a duckling.
💗 Love Makes a Family - Sophie Beer: A vibrant celebration of the many ways love creates and strengthens families of all kinds.
Engaging Valentine's Day Activities for Your Students
💘 FREE Valentine’s Day Look and Find – Keep students engaged with this no-prep activity as they search for symbols of love and Valentine's Day. Perfect for classrooms and libraries!
💘 Valentine’s Day Vocabulary Cards – A versatile, easy-prep resource for February activities! Use them for:
✔️ Write-the-Room, word walls & bulletin boards
✔️ Typing practice & writing prompts
✔️ ESL & Kindergarten vocabulary building
The possibilities are endless!
💖 Celebrate love in all its forms with these heartwarming books and engaging activities. Whether you're teaching about friendship, family love, or inclusivity, these resources will make Valentine's Day even more meaningful for your students!
📌 Which of these books will you be adding to your classroom library? Let us know in the comments!
