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Diversity in Children’s Books goes Deeper than Race

“Last Stop on Market Street” is a children’s book phenomenon. The cover barely has enough space to display all of... Read more »

1 comment | May 26, 2016, 6:35 am

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‘We’re the People’ releases 2016 Summer Reading List

We’re the People, a collaboration of authors, bloggers, academics, and librarians who share a passion for children, literacy, and diversity,... Read more »

Comment | April 28, 2016, 6:47 am

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Diversity, Disability and Dolls

Public Law 99-457 passed in 1986, amending the Education of the Handicapped Act and requiring states to provide appropriate and... Read more »

Comment | April 26, 2016, 11:34 am

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African-American Pioneering Female Musicians

From Pragmatic Mom: March is Women’s History Month so I’ve started off with a video of a musician that is... Read more »

Comment | March 22, 2016, 6:43 am

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A Powerful Lesson In Self-Acceptance

Author Greg McGoon is set to release his third children’s book, Traveling the Twisting Troubling Tanglelows’ Trail, on Tuesday, and... Read more »

Comment | March 18, 2016, 6:35 am

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Mom Writes Book, ‘Bad Hair Does Not Exist!’ For Daughters

Salma Arzu-Brown wrote Bad Hair Does Not Exist!/Pelo Malo No Existe!, a book about hair for Black and Afro-Latino children.   Read more »

Comment | February 22, 2016, 5:00 pm

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Marley Dias’ 1,000 ‘Black Girl Books’ Book Drive Hits Target

11 year-old Marley Dias started a book drive to find 1,000 children’s books with Black girls as protagonists.   Read more »

2 comments | February 15, 2016, 11:05 am

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28 Picture Books to Celebrate Black History Month

Woods created a list of what's essentially diverse books for Black children -- 28 Black Picture Books That Aren’t About Boycotts, Buses or Basketball.   Read more »

Comment | February 8, 2016, 9:45 pm

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Worm Loves Worm

In Worm Loves Worm, no matter the opinions and criticisms of others, Worm and Worm hold fast to what is... Read more »

Comment | February 8, 2016, 7:45 am

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AALBC: 100+ Recommended African-American Children’s Books

The African American Literature Book Club compiled a list of African-American children’s books with the aid of authors, readers, and industry professionals.   Read more »

4 comments | February 1, 2016, 8:30 am

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Cixi “The Dragon Empress” | Book Review & Activity

KidLit TV shares a book review of Cixi "The Dragon Empress" with hands-on activity and free printable PDF, perfect for parents and teachers.   Read more »

1 comment | January 26, 2016, 2:14 pm

• We Need Diverse Books

What Authors Are Saying v2

We need diverse books because we live in a diverse world, with diverse people and we want our children to... Read more »

Comment | December 31, 2015, 9:59 am

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10 Holiday Children’s Books Latinos Will Love

From Tanisha Love Ramirez, Latino Voices Editor of The Huffington Post! Whether you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for your budding... Read more »

1 comment | December 20, 2015, 10:46 am

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StoryMakers with John Parra MARVELOUS CORNELIUS

Artist John Parra discusses the children's book titles he's illustrated including the post-Hurricane Katrina Marvelous Cornelius, written by Phil Bildner.   Read more »

2 comments | December 11, 2015, 4:00 pm

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A Former Child Soldier Shares His Story In New Graphic Novel

Michel Chikwanine was 5 years old when rebel militiamen kidnapped him from a soccer field near his school in the... Read more »

2 comments | November 20, 2015, 7:29 am

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We Have Diverse Books for Kids in Scholastic Reading Club This Holiday

Recent research indicates that children say one of the top things they look for in choosing books to read for... Read more »

Comment | November 9, 2015, 7:36 am

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Maya’s Blanket/ La Manta de Maya

Little Maya has a special blanket that Grandma stitched with her own two hands. As Maya grows, her blanket becomes... Read more »

Comment | November 6, 2015, 11:25 am

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Winners: Big Multicultural Book Giveaway for Libraries!

Congratulations to the winners of the Big Multicultural Back to School Library Book Giveaway! KidLit TV will donate books to 10 school libraries!   Read more »

1 comment | November 3, 2015, 8:30 am

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12 Children’s Books About Refugees (Picture Books)

If you aren’t sure how to talk to your kids about the current refugee crisis, start with a book. The... Read more »

1 comment | October 15, 2015, 9:35 am

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Back to School Library Book Bundle Giveaway!

Parents, teachers, and librarians have a chance to win a multicultural book bundle for their school library.   Read more »

24 comments | September 30, 2015, 2:25 am