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    Diverse Kidlit that Celebrates Pride Month

    Diverse Kidlit that Celebrates Pride Month
    Because there is a need for books that create respectful dialogue for all LGBTQIA youth, here are Diverse Kidlit that Celebrates Pride Month   Read more »
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    National Arab Heritage Month: Kid Lit to Celebrate Year-Round

    National Arab Heritage Month: Kid Lit to Celebrate Year-Round

    National Arab Heritage Month is in April, but here are a few book lists to help you discover more titles... Read more »
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    Cultural Diversity in Children’s Books

    Cultural Diversity in Children’s Books

    The importance of cultural diversity in children’s books is now more relevant than ever before. UNESCO understands the importance of... Read more »
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    Graphic Novels Your Tween Can’t Resist

    Graphic Novels Your Tween Can’t Resist

    Children tell you they are too old for books with pictures, but these 5 Graphic Novels Your Tween Can't Resist are flying off the shelves.   Read more »
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    Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with 280+ Children’s Books

    Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with 280+ Children’s Books

    May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and during this month we celebrate and recognize the contributions of... Read more »
    1 comment | May 9, 2022, 7:00 am
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    Multicultural Children’s Book Day Giveaway

    Multicultural Children’s Book Day Giveaway

    Multicultural Children’s Book Day will be celebrating its 10th year on January 26, 2023. Celebrating 10 years is a huge... Read more »
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    Celebrate Earth Day! Diverse KidLit Recommendations

    Celebrate Earth Day! Diverse KidLit Recommendations

    According to EarthDay.Org, the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. For 52 years, this organization has focused... Read more »
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    Diverse Poetry Books to Celebrate National Poetry Month

    Diverse Poetry Books to Celebrate National Poetry Month

    April has been a busy month indeed! Did you read my post on celebrating Diverse KidLit on Earth Day? How... Read more »
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    5 Must Follow Kids Bookstagram Accounts

    5 Must Follow Kids Bookstagram Accounts

    5 Must Follow Kids Bookstagram Accounts to diversify your bookshelves, and curate a library nook that kids will never want to leave.   Read more »
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    Autism Awareness Children’s Books

    Autism Awareness Children’s Books

    • Celebrate National Autism Awareness during April • An entire month devoted to raising awareness of autism and neurodiversity! You may be... Read more »
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    Picture Books About Refugees | Biracial Bookworms

    Picture Books About Refugees | Biracial Bookworms
    These picture books about refugees will facilitate an open dialogue with kids to help them process their emotions and confront bias.   Read more »
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    5 Diverse Picture Books for Halloween

    5 Diverse Picture Books for Halloween

    Here is a list of 5 diverse picture books for Halloween to enjoy during the spooky season and help you diversify your read alouds.   Read more »
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    Anti-Racist Middle Grade Books

    Anti-Racist Middle Grade Books

    This list of 16 Best Anti-Racist Middle Grade Books are ideal to be read alone, as well as with an adult whom they can have open and frank conversations.   Read more »
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    Books Your Third Grader Won’t Whine About

    Books Your Third Grader Won’t Whine About

    These 9 Fabulous Books Your Third Grader Won’t Whine About Reading will prepare kids for the world with education taking place at home and the classroom.   Read more »
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    A Diverse Summer Reading List from Lee and Low Books

    A Diverse Summer Reading List from Lee and Low Books

    Lee and Low Books is kicking off summer with our engaging, printable Diverse Summer Reading List that will get all kids engaged in reading!   Read more »
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    Let’s Talk About Race: A Children’s Guide from The Tutu Teacher

    Let’s Talk About Race: A Children’s Guide from The Tutu Teacher

    In the video I discuss what racism is and how it’s impacted the lives of Black and Brown people. I also read aloud the story Let’s Talk about Race.   Read more »
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    Amistad Books Launches #BlackoutBestsellerList on Social Media

    Amistad Books Launches #BlackoutBestsellerList on Social Media

    Amistad Press has launched the campaign #BlackoutBestsellerList and #BlackPublishingPower in an effort to draw attention to Black authors and professionals.   Read more »
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    Black Joy Booklist for Children and Young Adults

    Black Joy Booklist for Children and Young Adults

    This Black Joy Booklist shows how books be a safe space by reminding Black children that we see them, that we support them, and that they are loved.   Read more »
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    Authors Organize Kid Lit Rally for Black Lives

    Authors Organize Kid Lit Rally for Black Lives

    Authors have organized a Kit Lit Rally for Black Lives on The Brown Bookshelf Facebook page on Thursday June 4 at 7 p.m. EDT.   Read more »
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    Picture Books to Change Your Reading Life from The Nerdy Book Club

    Picture Books to Change Your Reading Life from The Nerdy Book Club

    Ten Picture Books to Change Your Reading Life teaches children about people, race, lifestyles, abilities, and the world right outside their door.   Read more »
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    Yay! We are so happy that the @pubspotlight Spring Showcase Giveaway Book Bundle found its way to its new home @pflugervillelibrary! ✨📚 Here are a few, fun photos from the unboxing! Congratulations, again, to Dianne Sikkenga & the young readers of Pflugerville!

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    Yay! We are so happy that the Publisher Spotlight Spring Showcase Giveaway Book Bundle found its way to its new home Pflugerville Library! ✨📚 Here are a few, fun photos from the unboxing! Congratulations, again, to Dianne Sikkenga & the young readers of Pflugerville!

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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/

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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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