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#OwnVoices Half Filipino Character Face Off

A critical conversation for Asian Pacific American Heritage Monthwo to discuss #OwnVoices. Read on for the #OwnVoices Half Filipino Character Face Off.   Read more »

Comment | May 29, 2019, 2:20 pm

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WHY BEDTIME SUCKS Book Review

Why Bedtime Sucks: the opposite of a bedtime story. This funny multicultural picture book is full of witty objections to why kids need a good night’s rest.   Read more »

Comment | May 22, 2019, 12:32 pm

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New Picture Books Bring Dogs and Cats to Life, Hilariously

New Picture Books Bring Dogs and Cats to Life, Hilariously is a list is full of books that young picture book listeners and readers will love.   Read more »

Comment | May 15, 2019, 7:00 am

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Vietnamese Folk Tales

This is a great compilation of Vietnamese Folk Tales from Pragmatic Mom that early and advanced readers of kidlit will enjoy immensely.   Read more »

Comment | May 8, 2019, 7:00 am

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Children’s Books About Thailand

Children's books covering Thailand and Myanmar/Burma for all children to enjoy learning about animals, people, food, cultural traditions, and more.   Read more »

Comment | May 1, 2019, 7:00 am

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Young Adult Anthologies Are Making Space For All Kinds Of Diverse Love Stories

Young adult anthologies like these are making space for stories of all kinds of romantic relationships — and that's a big win for the diversity in kidlit.   Read more »

Comment | April 24, 2019, 7:00 am

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The Power of Female Friendship in Books

I would like to celebrate books that depict friendships between women as strong bonds that can survive even the most perilous of circumstances.   Read more »

Comment | April 17, 2019, 7:00 am

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Kid Lit Remix: Classic Books Retold by Black Authors/Illustrators

Amazing kid lit remix books written by Black authors/illustrators are modern retellings of classic books that reflect multicultural authenticity.   Read more »

Comment | April 16, 2019, 7:00 am

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Why I Write Carefree Muslim Girls

To be carefree and Muslim is no easy thing. To know that there is a story that the world tells... Read more »

Comment | April 10, 2019, 7:00 am

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The Year of Yes: Kid Lit Edition

Kids need moments to share their fears, know their worth, exercise their bravery muscles. Here are few diverse childrens books to make 2019 the year of yes.   Read more »

Comment | April 9, 2019, 7:00 am

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Disability and Neurodiversity in KidLit

In December of 2017, autistic advocate and YouTuber Amythest Schaber started the #BoycottToSiri hashtag as a reaction to the widely... Read more »

Comment | April 3, 2019, 7:00 am

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Books from Muslim Authors

Sharing the Heart to Offset the Hate in the Headlines: Children's Books from Muslim Authors to add to a diverse library at home or the classroom.   Read more »

1 comment | March 27, 2019, 12:49 pm

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A Computer Called Katherine: Illustrator Interview

An exclusive inside A COMPUTER CALLED KATHERINE; an interview the illustrator Veronica Miller Jamison who shares STEAM resources and inspiration for BIPOC.   Read more »

Comment | March 20, 2019, 7:00 am

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Share the Joy with a Book About Holi for Young Children

In CELEBRATE HOLI WITH ME!, we follow Riya and her friends as they celebrate all the wonderful traditions of Holi, the festival of colors.   Read more »

1 comment | March 13, 2019, 9:30 am

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Celebrate International Women’s Day Everyday

Celebrate International Women's Day by joining forces with powerful women to inspire and influence change on March 8th as well as everyday.   Read more »

Comment | March 6, 2019, 9:00 am

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15 Black Authors to Read in 2019

Celebrate Black History Month with 15 Black authors to read in 2019 that will keep you celebrating Black excellence all year long.   Read more »

Comment | February 27, 2019, 8:00 am

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ALA Multicultural Award-Winning Books

These ALA multicultural children’s books are amongst the Youth Media Awards including the Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards this year!   Read more »

Comment | February 20, 2019, 7:00 am

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The Gay History of America’s Classic Children’s Books

The Gay History of America's Classic Children's Books: These classic children's titles share a secret language of queer compassion.   Read more »

1 comment | February 13, 2019, 7:00 am

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Celebrate Black Hair During Black History Month

Children's books that celebrate kinky hair, hairstyles and care are a crucial piece of anti-racist education that is missing in most classrooms.   Read more »

Comment | February 6, 2019, 9:00 am

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Honeysmoke: New Biracial Children’s Book

A young biracial girl looks around her world for her color. She finally chooses her own, and creates a new word for herself―honeysmoke.   Read more »

3 comments | January 30, 2019, 8:00 am