Diverse Books
Tween
10 Exciting New Middle Grade Books with Latinx Main Characters
Among the many great new releases of 2017 are some fantastic middle grade novels with Latinx characters that tween readers are sure to love.
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Great Reads To Celebrate Black History Month With Kids and Teens
From illustrated biographies to seldom-seen profiles to stunning prose, these stories help bring Black history to life for kids.
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Bookshelf Must-Have: Flying Lessons & Other Stories
From basketball games to first crushes to female pirates and even Bigfoot, there's something for every middle grade reader in Flying Lessons & Other Stories, a short story collection that celebrates and honors what makes us unique.
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Celebrating Black Authors Past and Present: Favorite Reads and Soon-to-Be Classics for Young Readers
The Brown Bookshelf celebrates and shares the infinite stories Black creators have to tell. Here, five Brown Bookshelf team members reflect on favorite works from children's authors past and present.
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On Diversity in Kids’ Lit: A Chat with Ellen Oh About Flying Lessons & Other Stories
The cofounder of We Need Diverse Books talks about what it means for all kids to see diversity in kids' books.
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My Path to Peter: Andrea Davis Pinkney on Bringing Ezra Jack Keats and The Snowy Day to Life
I was born in the inner city in 1963, the same year Ezra Jack Keats won the Caldecott medal for The Snowy Day. I’m thankful I came into this world with that book to greet me.
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Uniquely Ourselves: Inspiring Books on Autism for Kids, Tweens, and Teens
Did you know April is Autism Awareness Month? These books do a great job of informing young readers about autism while promoting acceptance of people on the spectrum of all ages.
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#OwnVoices: Why We Need Diverse Authors in Children’s Literature
Kayla Whaley, editor at Disability in Kidlit, explains why kids need to read books written by diverse authors, and shares five of her favorite #OwnVoices reads.
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Characters of Color: 7 Must-Read Picture Books Featuring African American Characters
These seven must-read books feature memorable characters of color that your little ones are sure to love.
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How to Talk to Kids About Race: Books and Resources That Can Help
Sharing stories can be a powerful tool for talking about the complex realities of race, particularly in trying times. Here are a few resources and books to help foster conversation, empathy, and understanding with the young people in your lives.
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1 in 68: 7 Kid-Approved Books for Tweens with Asperger’s
This list focuses on kid-tested-and-approved titles designed for tweens with Asperger's. They helped my kid, and I hope they help yours, too!
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7 Books That Teach Kids About the Fluidity of Gender and the Importance of Acceptance
Read these books to your child to help them better understand gender identity and to teach them about love, acceptance, and the beauty of diversity.
