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We Need Diverse Books

Mondays with Mira Anna Hibiscus

This really delightful book shows why some folks might really be chapter book or early middle grade writers and why... Read more »

Comment | January 9, 2015, 11:51 am

KidLit Kibbles

Sizzle! Poof! Pop! Celebrate African-American History Month Josephine Baker Style

Did you know that in addition to being a groundbreaking jazz dancer, Josephine was also a World War II spy... Read more »

Comment | January 8, 2015, 12:41 pm

Library Love

Book Hooks – Young Adult

Nancy presents a few new selections in Young Adult Literature.

Comment | January 8, 2015, 11:57 am

We Need Diverse Books

WNDB Gets Happy

We Need Diverse Books celebrates diversity in children’s literature with song and dance.

Comment | January 6, 2015, 11:31 am

KidLit Kibbles

Gorgeous Photos of the World’s Most Beautiful Libraries

Photographer and literary enthusiast Franck Bohbot captures the beauty of libraries in his photographs as he tours the world. See more... Read more »

Comment | January 5, 2015, 5:07 am

Library Love

Octavia Spencer: ‘It’s Very Important That Children Have a Resource.’

Octavia Spencer, author and Academy Award Winner for “The Help” talks about how she has used libraries during her childhood... Read more »

Comment | December 29, 2014, 5:32 pm

KidLit Kibbles

Is My Character ‘Black Enough’? Advice on Writing Cross-Culturally

Is there a possibility that my potential readers could really be offended that a) I am ‘a white girl writing... Read more »

Comment | December 29, 2014, 5:00 pm

We Need Diverse Books

Quentin Blake ‘We Need More Disabled Children in Picture Books’

As he launches his latest book, Sir Quentin Blake says there should be more illustrations of children with disabilities in... Read more »

Comment | December 26, 2014, 1:31 pm

KidLit Kibbles

Black Captain America Leads Comic Books Into Diversity

The new Captain America is black. A Superman who is suspiciously similar to President Barack Obama recently headlined a comic... Read more »

Comment | December 19, 2014, 12:45 pm

KidLit Kibbles

Make New York City’s Libraries a Higher Priority

The libraries in New York City play an important role in the lives of children and adults. Check out some... Read more »

Comment | December 17, 2014, 5:59 am

KidLit Kibbles

Six Hacks to Improve Diversity in Book Publishing

Support diverse children’s books and a diverse workplace! We found a list of 6 ways to also promote diversity in the... Read more »

Comment | December 16, 2014, 6:30 am

We Need Diverse Books

Asking Strangers Why We Need Diverse Books

Readers want to relate to the characters they read about, which is why diversity in children’s books is so important!

Comment | December 15, 2014, 6:30 am

KidLit Kibbles

How Cross-Racial Scenes in Picture Books Build Acceptance

Evidence shows that picture books with cross-racial scenes create more acceptance between children of different races. The fact that reading... Read more »

Comment | December 15, 2014, 6:00 am

KidLit Kibbles

25 Diversity Authors & Illustrators Spotlighted

Could one of your New Years resolutions be to include more diversity in your children’s reading materials? Start the New Year... Read more »

Comment | December 14, 2014, 6:00 pm

KidLit Kibbles

Julianne Moore Spokesperson for 2015 School Library Month

Award winning actress and bestselling author, Julianne Moore, will serve as the national spokesperson for the 30th anniversary of School Library... Read more »

Comment | December 14, 2014, 6:30 am