We Need Diverse Books

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

Characters in Children’s Books Are Almost Always White, And It’s a Big Problem

Domino Renee Perez explores why the majority of children's book characters are white. In 2012, the Cooperative Children’s Book Center... Read more »

Comment | December 12, 2014, 6:00 pm

• We Need Diverse Books

Go On Girl! Book Club’s 22nd Annual Author Awards

The “Go On Girl! Book Club” interviews and highlights authors, activists, and influencers at their 22nd Annual Author Awards Celebration.... Read more »

Comment | December 10, 2014, 6:00 am

KidLit Kibbles

Exploring Conflict Through Teen and YA Books

Author Kerry Drewery is asking why the Middle East is not represented in young adult (YA) fiction. She claims we,... Read more »

Comment | December 9, 2014, 6:30 am

• We Need Diverse Books

John Green: Why We Need Diverse Books

The NYT-bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars shares his thoughts about why kids need diverse books and his first... Read more »

Comment | December 7, 2014, 6:00 pm

• We Need Diverse Books

What Authors are saying about Why We Need Diverse Books

John Green, Gene Luen Yang, Meg Rosoff, Grace Lin, Sharon Flake and many other authors talk about why, when we... Read more »

Comment | December 4, 2014, 3:32 pm

KidLit Kibbles

Browsing the Bookstore Shelves

Are bookstore shelves becoming more diverse? Retired school teacher and award-winning author, Karen English, does research of her own at... Read more »

Comment | December 1, 2014, 12:52 pm

KidLit Kibbles

Publisher Weekly Four Questions: Jacqueline Woodson

Publisher Weekly asks National Book Award winner, Jacqueline Woodson, about her book, family history, and about the “We Need Diversity”... Read more »

Comment | November 30, 2014, 4:00 pm

• We Need Diverse Books

Bad Job, @TheBookCon

Book Con is an expo for readers with panels and autograph sessions in New York. The children's literature panel was... Read more »

Comment | November 29, 2014, 6:30 am

KidLit Kibbles

Best Picture Books of 2014 That Celebrate Diversity

Kirkus selected 13 books based on excellence in showcasing diversity in children's literature. You will find titles such as: Grandfather... Read more »

Comment | November 26, 2014, 7:00 am

KidLit Kibbles

Top 10 Read Alouds for 5th graders

Are you looking for great read-aloud books for kids in the 4th – 6th grade? This list from Mia Wenjen... Read more »

Comment | November 25, 2014, 7:30 am

KidLit Kibbles

Diversity: Down Syndrome Represented in Books

Author, Amanda Doering Tourville, and illustrator, Kristin Sorra, tackle a stories often seen in children's literature. Here is what School... Read more »

Comment | November 24, 2014, 1:51 pm

KidLit Kibbles

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 »

Comment | November 21, 2014, 9:09 pm

• We Need Diverse 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 »

2 comments | November 19, 2014, 8:26 pm

KidLit Kibbles

Support #WeNeed DiverseBooks

Have you ever wondered what the diversity gap looks like in the children's book arena?   Read more »

Comment | November 16, 2014, 11:59 pm

KidLit Kibbles

‘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 »

Comment | November 15, 2014, 11:07 pm

KidLit Kibbles

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

KidLit Kibbles

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 »

Comment | November 15, 2014, 6:57 pm

KidLit Kibbles

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 »

Comment | November 15, 2014, 5:51 pm

• Book Trailers
• We Need Diverse Books

“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