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    Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge

    Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge
    The Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge: High school students are asked to create a children's book that highlights "tolerance, diversity, and inclusion."   Read more »
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    Tackling The Lack Of Diversity In Children’s Books

    Tackling The Lack Of Diversity In Children’s Books

    Here’s why you should consider writing a diverse book! Hear about how research has shown that it’s good for kids... Read more »
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    Support #WeNeed DiverseBooks

    Support #WeNeed DiverseBooks
    Have you ever wondered what the diversity gap looks like in the children's book arena?   Read more »
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    ‘Entertainment Monthly’ Produces Short List of Children’s Books That Should Be Made Bilingual

    ‘Entertainment Monthly’ Produces Short List of Children’s Books That Should Be Made Bilingual
    Emertainment Monthly staffer Jailene Adorno created her own list of books that should be made bilingual.   Read more »
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    Alicia Keys Publishes Her First Children’s Book, ‘Blue Moon’

    Alicia Keys Publishes Her First Children’s Book, ‘Blue Moon’
    Musical artist and philanthropist Alicia Keys has published her first children's book, Blue Moon.   Read more »
    Comment | November 15, 2014, 7:45 pm

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    Remarkable Latino Children’s Literature of 2014

    Remarkable Latino Children’s Literature of 2014
    The creators of Latinas For Latino Lit compiled the Remarkable Latino Children's Literature of 2014 list to highlight Latino-themed books for young readers.   Read more »
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    Nomination Period Open for 2014 Book Shimmy Awards

    Nomination Period Open for 2014 Book Shimmy Awards
    The nomination period for 2014 *Book Shimmy* Awards is open. Epic Reads' *Book Shimmy* Awards is dedicated to honoring young adult books.   Read more »
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    “Cake Kingdom” 2014 Diverse Minds D.C. Winning Book

    “Cake Kingdom” 2014 Diverse Minds D.C. Winning Book

    Winner of the 2014 “Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge!” These two talented high school youths share their book with everyone.
    Comment | November 15, 2014, 7:30 am

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    Thanksgiving Fact Versus Fiction

    Thanksgiving Fact Versus Fiction
    Debbie Reese recalls Oyate's list of Thanksgiving books they did not recommend due to the misrepresentation of Native Americans.   Read more »
    2 comments | November 14, 2014, 10:52 pm
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    The Real Reason We Need Diverse Books

    The Real Reason We Need Diverse Books

    Eight kids sit at a table and share what they know about diversity in books. Author Matt de la Pena... Read more »
    Comment | November 14, 2014, 7:00 am

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    A Call to Action on Marketing Diverse Books

    A Call to Action on Marketing Diverse Books
    A little more action was the message that arose during a November 12 Children’s Book Council panel discussion on marketing diverse children’s books.   Read more »
    Comment | November 13, 2014, 6:30 pm

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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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    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 »
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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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    #WeNeedDiverseBooks Slideshow

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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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