Diverse Books
Teen
Adib Khorram on Writing Honestly About Mental Health, Love, and Iran
Adib Khorram’s debut, Darius the Great Is Not Okay, is a beautiful novel about a half-Persian teen whose world changes when he travels to Iran to meet his grandparents for the first time.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The Creators of Last Stop on Market Street Are Back with a New Collaboration
Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson have returned with a timely, poignant, and heartfelt new picture book that is sure to win over readers everywhere: Carmela Full of Wishes.
Tween
9 Books for Tweens That Weave Spanish Into Their Narratives
Books that deftly incorporate Spanish into their storylines are perfect for tweens looking to discover a small piece of home in their next read or who simply want to learn some Spanish as they flip the pages.
Tween
Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson Discuss We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices
Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson’s new anthology features poems, essays, letters, art, and more, all part of a collective message of love designed to empower young readers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Waiting for the Biblioburro
Read along with Waiting for the Biblioburro, a beautiful picture book inspired by Luis Soriano Bohorquez, the real-life traveling librarian who brings books to children across Colombia.
Tween
Teen
11 Contemporary Diverse Novels for Middle Grade Readers
These diverse middle grade books feel truly contemporary. They offer authentic stories driven by character development, rich narrative voice, and modern-day plots, and they don’t shy away from difficult-to-grasp concepts.
Tween
Jump Rope Dreams: On Discovering Double Dutch as a Child
On weekends, Doreen Spicer-Dannelly and her siblings were allowed to play outside, and going to the neighborhood playground was the highlight of her week. There, in the heart of Brownsville, was where she fell in love with Double Dutch.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Sharee Miller
In our Meet the Illustrator conversation, Sharee talks about how her own experiences inspired her new book, Princess Hair; her favorite princess growing up; and why she thinks it’s important to create art as a family.
Tips & Advice
The Power of the Right Book To Let Our Kids Know We See Them
This is what I can tell you as an author and as a mom: discovering one’s presence in books like my son did is what makes kids feel like they EXIST.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
17 New Authors of Color Writing Much-Needed Stories for Kids
These new(ish) authors of color write diverse books aimed at children, teens, and young adults. Their works resonate with the times, speak to the future, and show children varied experiences and perspectives.
All Ages
14 New Children's and YA Books That Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
From aspiring luchadoras to determined punk rockers to men and women whose contributions to history won’t soon be forgotten, these stories are great for sharing not only during Hispanic Heritage Month, but all year round.
Growing Reader
Tween
Passing the Funny Test: Inside the Illustration Process for Jake the Fake Keeps it Real
Keith Knight's task of creating 13 dozen illustrations based on Adam Mansbach's and Craig Robinson's story was daunting, to say the least! But he had a couple of secret weapons in his corner: his two sons.
