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50 Diverse Books from the United Kingdom

50 Diverse Books from the United Kingdom
It’s no secret that our staff has several anglophiles on board. We don’t just love the U.K. because our book, Bubblegum... Read more »
Comment | October 20, 2014, 3:30 pm

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Finding Native American Voices in Young Adult Literature

Finding Native American Voices in Young Adult Literature
Columbus Day has passed, and this year it was met with a fair amount of defiance via social media. The... Read more »
Comment | October 16, 2014, 8:35 pm

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The Bold New Politics Of Children’s Books

The Bold New Politics Of Children’s Books
Subjects once considered taboo for people of any age are making their way into books geared toward the youngest readers.... Read more »
Comment | September 9, 2014, 9:05 am

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The Low-Tech Appeal of Little Free Libraries

The Low-Tech Appeal of Little Free Libraries
In 2009, Tod Bol built the first Little Free Library in Hudson, Wisconsin. Five years later there are 18,000 Little... Read more »
Comment | September 3, 2014, 6:57 pm

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Kid Lit’s Primary Color: White — REPORT

Of 3,200 children’s books published last year, only 93 featured black characters—and the numbers weren’t great for Asians, American Indians,... Read more »
Comment | July 27, 2014, 10:30 am

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Faith Ringgold’s first Children’s Book

Faith Ringgold’s first Children’s Book
Today I want to focus on one of the most magical family dinners ever portrayed. Faith Ringgold created her first... Read more »
Comment | July 25, 2014, 3:30 pm

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Books in Spanish: A problem of access?

Books in Spanish: A problem of access?
When working as an elementary teacher in the United States, I found it hard to find original children’s literature in... Read more »
Comment | July 24, 2014, 3:30 pm

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Fan trailers: Thanks Melissa Hanes!

Fan trailers: Thanks Melissa Hanes!
I took a beautiful ride to Farmville, VA last week to be part of Longwood University’s Summer Literacy Institute. What can you... Read more »
Comment | July 23, 2014, 3:30 pm
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#WeNeedDiverseBooks Slideshow

#WeNeedDiverseBooks Slideshow

Comment | July 23, 2014, 9:11 am

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The Power of a Single Story

The Power of a Single Story
Have you ever read “The Story about Ping” by Marjorie Flack? What about “Tikki Tikki Tembo” by Arlene Mosel? When... Read more »
Comment | July 21, 2014, 9:00 am
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We Need More Diverse Books; Discussion

We Need More Diverse Books; Discussion

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Miss Amy’s Story Time at the Library

Miss Amy’s Story Time at the Library
I get all warm and fuzzy when I’m in a book store, or a library these days. For me, it... Read more »
Comment | July 15, 2014, 9:00 am

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Where books meet disaster: A brief reading list about kids and migration

Where books meet disaster: A brief reading list about kids and migration
I got home last week from the ALA conference, an experience that still makes me daydream, especially when I think... Read more »
Comment | July 15, 2014, 9:00 am
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Book Haul (5) | Diversify Your Shelf

Book Haul (5) | Diversify Your Shelf

Comment | July 14, 2014, 3:03 pm
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#WeNeedDiverseBooks :: JamesPMBerry

#WeNeedDiverseBooks :: JamesPMBerry

Comment | July 14, 2014, 10:52 am
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Where is the Cultural Diversity in Books?

Where is the Cultural Diversity in Books?

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Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier

Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier

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All Children Deserve to See Themselves in Story: CBC Diversity, 2.5 Years In

All Children Deserve to See Themselves in Story: CBC Diversity, 2.5 Years In
Dear friends of CBC Diversity, The need for diversity in children’s books is incontrovertible and CBC Diversity is one of... Read more »
Comment | July 13, 2014, 12:00 pm

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NYPLarcade: Ghost Games

NYPLarcade: Ghost Games
NYPLarcade is an opportunity to play, watch, and discuss independent, experimental, and thought-provoking games in a library setting. Think of... Read more »
Comment | July 13, 2014, 12:00 pm
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🗳️Kids! Have your say! Bank Street Library’s Irma Black Award VOTING IS OPEN! Children are the final judges of this award for outstanding children’s book. Register & vote here: www.bankstreet.edu/library/center-for-childrens-literature/irma-black-award/

The Nominees:
The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; illus by Leo Espinosa (Penguin Random House)
John’s Turn by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Kate Berube (Candlewick Press)
Bathe the Cat by Alice B McGinty; illustrated by David Roberts (Chronicle Books)
The Best Kind of Mooncake by Pearl AuYeung (Page Street Kids)

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From picture books celebrating feminism, to females in #STEM, and books in Spanish about women in history, head to the @kidlittv website (link in bio) for our round up of #kidlit shining a spotlight on strong, diverse women for #WomensHistoryMonth!

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Developed by the Children’s Book Committee (CBC), the Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award honors the legacy of the late award-winning children’s book author and her brilliant contributions to the...
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✨NEW EPISODE!✨ Meet Janet Sumner Johnson, creator of THE RECESS GENIUS series, on #StoryMakers! Get a sneak peek at THE RECESS GENIUS 1: OPEN FOR BUSINESS, learn about idioms, & put your problem solving skills to use! 🍿Watch here: www.kidlit.tv/StoryMakersJanetSumnerJohnson

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This #womenshistorymonth #picturebook list is so good, we couldn’t resist reposting from @kidlitincolor!
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We couldn’t list ALL of our favorites for ✨#womenshistorymonth✨
but these picture/middle grade books all feature amazing girls and women. 👧🏾

📚Please share your favorite titles in the comments.
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but these picture/middle grade books all feature amazing girls and women. 👧🏾

📚Please share your favorite titles in the comments.Image attachment
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