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May 31, 2021 by Alaina Lavoie. By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Justin A. Reynolds to the WNDB blog to discuss his YA novel Miles Morales: Shock Waves, out June 1, 2021! Take a look at an excerpt of Miles Morales: Shock Waves below. Miles Morales is a normal school kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn . HEARTDRUM - DIVERSE BOOKS Heartdrum is a Native-focused imprint of HarperCollins Children’s Books, author-curated by Cynthia Leitich Smith and edited by Rosemary Brosnan.. Our focus is on Indigenous stories that reflect Native people whose Nations are located within the borders of what’s now called the United States and Canada. DIVERSITY IN SCI FI IS IMPORTANT. HERE’S HOW WE WRITE THAT Diversity in Sci Fi Is Important. Here’s How We Write That Future. Wire Wings by Wren Handman was published on June 23, 2020. Purchase it here. We open on Earth, building staircases into the stars. The International Space Station grows and develops. We see first contact with alien life, as a white man in a spacesuit shakes the hand of a HOW TO FACT-CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND AVOID FAKE NEWS Pause before sharing, especially during crisis situations. Fake news moves just as fast as real news, and sometimes faster, on social media. When a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic occurs, it leaves our blood pumping and our emotions running high. And that’s when we’re most likely to share false information because strong emotionsshut
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD READ A DIVERSE BOOK FOR YOUR NEXT By Danielle Yadao. I know, I know. If you’re reading this blog you’re probably already invested in diverse books. But even though you’re no doubt the most outspoken advocate for diversity in children’s books, I bet you might know someone in your school or community who needs a little convincing of the benefits of choosing a book that represents a diverse experience for their next QUEERNORM FANTASY WORLDS: WRITING AS AN ESCAPE She loves writing in all formats, from novels to screenplays to graphic novels, always centring on fierce women and morally grey characters, often with a bit of magic and murder. When she’s not writing, she can be found baking, fangirling over her favourite books, or cuddling her kitten. Her debut novel, These Feathered Flames,releases April
5 PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT INCLUSION FOR CHILDREN (AND EVERYONE IntersectionAllies is a brief but poignant masterclass on issues of race, gender and identity among other things. Building on the idea that “we strive to be equal but not all the same,” it details the lives of a group of friends—Alejandra, Parker, Kate, Adilah, Nia, Dakota, Gloria, Heejung and Yuri—to illustrate how there’s roomfor
WRITING RESPONSIBLY ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE IN Writing Responsibly About Mental Health and Suicide in Children’s Fiction. April 28, 2020 by We Need Diverse Books. By Rocky Callen. Content warning: Mention of suicide and discussions of mental health conditions and suicidal ideation. It was a day in spring. I was standing in my kitchen. My husband and daughter were loudly playing inthe
WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS Imagine a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book. We Need Diverse Books™ is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. LITUP - DIVERSE BOOKS About LitUp. In partnership with Hello Sunshine and Madcap Retreats, WNDB is excited to help oversee LitUp, a women’s writer’s fellowship for unpublished, underrepresented voices. LitUp will elevate, mentor, and champion first-time authors so more diverse stories are seen, heard, and read by all.BLOG
May 31, 2021 by Alaina Lavoie. By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Justin A. Reynolds to the WNDB blog to discuss his YA novel Miles Morales: Shock Waves, out June 1, 2021! Take a look at an excerpt of Miles Morales: Shock Waves below. Miles Morales is a normal school kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn . HEARTDRUM - DIVERSE BOOKS Heartdrum is a Native-focused imprint of HarperCollins Children’s Books, author-curated by Cynthia Leitich Smith and edited by Rosemary Brosnan.. Our focus is on Indigenous stories that reflect Native people whose Nations are located within the borders of what’s now called the United States and Canada. DIVERSITY IN SCI FI IS IMPORTANT. HERE’S HOW WE WRITE THAT Diversity in Sci Fi Is Important. Here’s How We Write That Future. Wire Wings by Wren Handman was published on June 23, 2020. Purchase it here. We open on Earth, building staircases into the stars. The International Space Station grows and develops. We see first contact with alien life, as a white man in a spacesuit shakes the hand of a HOW TO FACT-CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND AVOID FAKE NEWS Pause before sharing, especially during crisis situations. Fake news moves just as fast as real news, and sometimes faster, on social media. When a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic occurs, it leaves our blood pumping and our emotions running high. And that’s when we’re most likely to share false information because strong emotionsshut
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD READ A DIVERSE BOOK FOR YOUR NEXT By Danielle Yadao. I know, I know. If you’re reading this blog you’re probably already invested in diverse books. But even though you’re no doubt the most outspoken advocate for diversity in children’s books, I bet you might know someone in your school or community who needs a little convincing of the benefits of choosing a book that represents a diverse experience for their next QUEERNORM FANTASY WORLDS: WRITING AS AN ESCAPE She loves writing in all formats, from novels to screenplays to graphic novels, always centring on fierce women and morally grey characters, often with a bit of magic and murder. When she’s not writing, she can be found baking, fangirling over her favourite books, or cuddling her kitten. Her debut novel, These Feathered Flames,releases April
5 PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT INCLUSION FOR CHILDREN (AND EVERYONE IntersectionAllies is a brief but poignant masterclass on issues of race, gender and identity among other things. Building on the idea that “we strive to be equal but not all the same,” it details the lives of a group of friends—Alejandra, Parker, Kate, Adilah, Nia, Dakota, Gloria, Heejung and Yuri—to illustrate how there’s roomfor
WRITING RESPONSIBLY ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE IN Writing Responsibly About Mental Health and Suicide in Children’s Fiction. April 28, 2020 by We Need Diverse Books. By Rocky Callen. Content warning: Mention of suicide and discussions of mental health conditions and suicidal ideation. It was a day in spring. I was standing in my kitchen. My husband and daughter were loudly playing inthe
WHERE TO FIND DIVERSE BOOKS The Guardian: List of 50 Best Culturally Diverse Children's Books. I'm Your Neighbor. KQED Mindshift Book List. Notable Books for a Global Society. OurStory by We Need Diverse Books. The Pirate Tree. Reading in Color. Rich in Color. Room to Read's Peace & Equality BookCollection.
HOW TO PAIR CLASSIC TEXTS WITH MODERN YA NOVELS IN THE Gianna Macchia is a Milwaukee-based educator and high school literacy coach. She believes reading cultivates empathy, and the more educators can encourage students to read, write, think, and discuss outside of their own perspective, the more they can contribute to building a more accepting, socially aware world. VOLUNTEER - DIVERSE BOOKS Volunteers are a critical resource for WNDB. We depend on them to run programming, curate book recommendations, serve on judging committees and make connections across the industry. WNDB is committed to a diverse network of volunteers. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD READ A DIVERSE BOOK FOR YOUR NEXT By Danielle Yadao. I know, I know. If you’re reading this blog you’re probably already invested in diverse books. But even though you’re no doubt the most outspoken advocate for diversity in children’s books, I bet you might know someone in your school or community who needs a little convincing of the benefits of choosing a book that represents a diverse experience for their nextMENTORSHIPS
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TEACHING YOUR KIDS BODY POSITIVITY? LEARN TO PRACTICE IT Personal Essay. Teaching Your Kids Body Positivity? Learn to Practice It Yourself. March 1, 2021 by Alaina Lavoie. Laxmi’s Mooch by Shelly Anand, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali comes out on March 2, 2021.Pre-order it!
RESOURCES FOR PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH Resources for Pacific Islander Heritage Month. May 29, 2020 by JoAnn Yao. Pacific Islanders or Pasifika are indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands, which contain a multitude of rich, distinct cultures. During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we honor not only the Native people who hail from the Pacific Islands but folksin
SANCTUARY IS A NEAR FUTURE CALL-TO-ACTION ABOUT IMMIGRATION Sanctuary, which came out on September 1, is more than a book. It’s a call to action. It’s about a sixteen-year-old girl named Vali who’s being hunted down by the government because she is undocumented. Paola and I sat in a room for days, mapping out ourhero’s journey.
WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS Imagine a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book. We Need Diverse Books™ is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. LITUP - DIVERSE BOOKS About LitUp. In partnership with Hello Sunshine and Madcap Retreats, WNDB is excited to help oversee LitUp, a women’s writer’s fellowship for unpublished, underrepresented voices. LitUp will elevate, mentor, and champion first-time authors so more diverse stories are seen, heard, and read by all.BLOG
May 31, 2021 by Alaina Lavoie. By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Justin A. Reynolds to the WNDB blog to discuss his YA novel Miles Morales: Shock Waves, out June 1, 2021! Take a look at an excerpt of Miles Morales: Shock Waves below. Miles Morales is a normal school kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn . HEARTDRUM - DIVERSE BOOKS Heartdrum is a Native-focused imprint of HarperCollins Children’s Books, author-curated by Cynthia Leitich Smith and edited by Rosemary Brosnan.. Our focus is on Indigenous stories that reflect Native people whose Nations are located within the borders of what’s now called the United States and Canada. VOLUNTEER - DIVERSE BOOKS Volunteers are a critical resource for WNDB. We depend on them to run programming, curate book recommendations, serve on judging committees and make connections across the industry. WNDB is committed to a diverse network of volunteers. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DIVERSITY IN SCI FI IS IMPORTANT. HERE’S HOW WE WRITE THAT Diversity in Sci Fi Is Important. Here’s How We Write That Future. Wire Wings by Wren Handman was published on June 23, 2020. Purchase it here. We open on Earth, building staircases into the stars. The International Space Station grows and develops. We see first contact with alien life, as a white man in a spacesuit shakes the hand of a WHY DIVERSE BOOKS ARE IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE—NOT JUST Illustrator April Harrison beautifully depicts children with many different skin tones and hair textures, as exist in real life. The messages imparted through the Adrinkra symbols, such as excellence, power, and unity, are for everyone, too, describing traits and qualities we all aspire to uphold. Tricia Elam Walker is the author ofthe novel
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Pause before sharing, especially during crisis situations. Fake news moves just as fast as real news, and sometimes faster, on social media. When a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic occurs, it leaves our blood pumping and our emotions running high. And that’s when we’re most likely to share false information because strong emotionsshut
QUEERNORM FANTASY WORLDS: WRITING AS AN ESCAPE She loves writing in all formats, from novels to screenplays to graphic novels, always centring on fierce women and morally grey characters, often with a bit of magic and murder. When she’s not writing, she can be found baking, fangirling over her favourite books, or cuddling her kitten. Her debut novel, These Feathered Flames,releases April
SANCTUARY IS A NEAR FUTURE CALL-TO-ACTION ABOUT IMMIGRATION Sanctuary, which came out on September 1, is more than a book. It’s a call to action. It’s about a sixteen-year-old girl named Vali who’s being hunted down by the government because she is undocumented. Paola and I sat in a room for days, mapping out ourhero’s journey.
WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS Imagine a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book. We Need Diverse Books™ is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. LITUP - DIVERSE BOOKS About LitUp. In partnership with Hello Sunshine and Madcap Retreats, WNDB is excited to help oversee LitUp, a women’s writer’s fellowship for unpublished, underrepresented voices. LitUp will elevate, mentor, and champion first-time authors so more diverse stories are seen, heard, and read by all.BLOG
May 31, 2021 by Alaina Lavoie. By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Justin A. Reynolds to the WNDB blog to discuss his YA novel Miles Morales: Shock Waves, out June 1, 2021! Take a look at an excerpt of Miles Morales: Shock Waves below. Miles Morales is a normal school kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn . HEARTDRUM - DIVERSE BOOKS Heartdrum is a Native-focused imprint of HarperCollins Children’s Books, author-curated by Cynthia Leitich Smith and edited by Rosemary Brosnan.. Our focus is on Indigenous stories that reflect Native people whose Nations are located within the borders of what’s now called the United States and Canada. VOLUNTEER - DIVERSE BOOKS Volunteers are a critical resource for WNDB. We depend on them to run programming, curate book recommendations, serve on judging committees and make connections across the industry. WNDB is committed to a diverse network of volunteers. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DIVERSITY IN SCI FI IS IMPORTANT. HERE’S HOW WE WRITE THAT Diversity in Sci Fi Is Important. Here’s How We Write That Future. Wire Wings by Wren Handman was published on June 23, 2020. Purchase it here. We open on Earth, building staircases into the stars. The International Space Station grows and develops. We see first contact with alien life, as a white man in a spacesuit shakes the hand of a WHY DIVERSE BOOKS ARE IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE—NOT JUST Illustrator April Harrison beautifully depicts children with many different skin tones and hair textures, as exist in real life. The messages imparted through the Adrinkra symbols, such as excellence, power, and unity, are for everyone, too, describing traits and qualities we all aspire to uphold. Tricia Elam Walker is the author ofthe novel
HOW TO FACT-CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND AVOID FAKE NEWSFACT ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIAFUN FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIANEGATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA FACTSPOSITIVE FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIASOCIAL MEDIA FUN FACTSTHE SOCIALNETWORK FACT CHECK
Pause before sharing, especially during crisis situations. Fake news moves just as fast as real news, and sometimes faster, on social media. When a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic occurs, it leaves our blood pumping and our emotions running high. And that’s when we’re most likely to share false information because strong emotionsshut
QUEERNORM FANTASY WORLDS: WRITING AS AN ESCAPE She loves writing in all formats, from novels to screenplays to graphic novels, always centring on fierce women and morally grey characters, often with a bit of magic and murder. When she’s not writing, she can be found baking, fangirling over her favourite books, or cuddling her kitten. Her debut novel, These Feathered Flames,releases April
SANCTUARY IS A NEAR FUTURE CALL-TO-ACTION ABOUT IMMIGRATION Sanctuary, which came out on September 1, is more than a book. It’s a call to action. It’s about a sixteen-year-old girl named Vali who’s being hunted down by the government because she is undocumented. Paola and I sat in a room for days, mapping out ourhero’s journey.
WHY WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS IS NO LONGER USING THE TERM # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Why We Need Diverse Books Is No Longer Using the Term #OwnVoices. June 6, 2021. Washington, DC — We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) will no longer use the term #OwnVoices to refer to children’s literature or its authors and we have removed mentions of #OwnVoices from previously published blog posts. Moving forward, WNDBwill use specific
DONATE - DIVERSE BOOKS The minimum online donation is $5.00. Honor or Memorial: A gift to WNDB in honor or memory of a loved one is a wonderful tribute for any occasion. Retirement Plans: Naming WNDB as a beneficiary of your 401k, IRA, or other retirement accounts is incredibly impactful for yourheirs and for WNDB.
ABOUT WNDB - DIVERSE BOOKS We Need Diverse Books™ is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. Our Programs.meet the team.
HOW TO FACT-CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND AVOID FAKE NEWS Pause before sharing, especially during crisis situations. Fake news moves just as fast as real news, and sometimes faster, on social media. When a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic occurs, it leaves our blood pumping and our emotions running high. And that’s when we’re most likely to share false information because strong emotionsshut
15 BOOKS TO READ FOR AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH 1. Too Sticky!: Sensory Issues With Autism by Jen Malia, Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (April 1, 2020) Holly loves doing experiments and learning new things in science class! But when she finds out the next experience is making slime, she’s worried. Slime is made with glue, and glue is sticky. HOW TO PAIR CLASSIC TEXTS WITH MODERN YA NOVELS IN THE Gianna Macchia is a Milwaukee-based educator and high school literacy coach. She believes reading cultivates empathy, and the more educators can encourage students to read, write, think, and discuss outside of their own perspective, the more they can contribute to building a more accepting, socially aware world. Q&A WITH RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON, WE CAN’T KEEP MEETING LIKE THIS By Aleah Gornbein. Today we’re pleased to welcome Rachel Lynn Solomon to the WNDB blog to discuss her young adult novel We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This, out June 1, 2021!. A wedding harpist disillusioned with love and a hopeless romantic cater-waiter flirt and fight their way through a summer of weddings in this effervescent romantic comedy from the acclaimed author of Today Q&A WITH NICOLA YOON, INSTRUCTIONS FOR DANCING By Samantha Leong. Today we’re pleased to welcome Nicola Yoon to the WNDB blog to discuss her young adult novel Instructions for Dancing,out
Q&A WITH ISAAC FITZSIMONS, THE PASSING PLAYBOOK By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Isaac Fitzsimons to the WNDB blog to discuss his YA novel The Passing Playbook, out June 1, 2021! Fifteen-year REMEMBERING OUR RADICAL ASIAN AND ASIAN AMERICAN ELDERS Photo by Chris X. Carroll. Sayantani DasGupta is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed, Bengali folktale and string theory-inspired Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond books, the first of which — The Serpent’s Secret — was a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Best Middle Grade Novel of the 21st Century, and an E. B. White Read Aloud Honor Book. WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS Imagine a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book. We Need Diverse Books™ is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. LITUP - DIVERSE BOOKS About LitUp. In partnership with Hello Sunshine and Madcap Retreats, WNDB is excited to help oversee LitUp, a women’s writer’s fellowship for unpublished, underrepresented voices. LitUp will elevate, mentor, and champion first-time authors so more diverse stories are seen, heard, and read by all.BLOG
May 31, 2021 by Alaina Lavoie. By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Justin A. Reynolds to the WNDB blog to discuss his YA novel Miles Morales: Shock Waves, out June 1, 2021! Take a look at an excerpt of Miles Morales: Shock Waves below. Miles Morales is a normal school kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn . HEARTDRUM - DIVERSE BOOKS Heartdrum is a Native-focused imprint of HarperCollins Children’s Books, author-curated by Cynthia Leitich Smith and edited by Rosemary Brosnan.. Our focus is on Indigenous stories that reflect Native people whose Nations are located within the borders of what’s now called the United States and Canada. VOLUNTEER - DIVERSE BOOKS Volunteers are a critical resource for WNDB. We depend on them to run programming, curate book recommendations, serve on judging committees and make connections across the industry. WNDB is committed to a diverse network of volunteers. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DIVERSITY IN SCI FI IS IMPORTANT. HERE’S HOW WE WRITE THAT Diversity in Sci Fi Is Important. Here’s How We Write That Future. Wire Wings by Wren Handman was published on June 23, 2020. Purchase it here. We open on Earth, building staircases into the stars. The International Space Station grows and develops. We see first contact with alien life, as a white man in a spacesuit shakes the hand of a WHY DIVERSE BOOKS ARE IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE—NOT JUST Illustrator April Harrison beautifully depicts children with many different skin tones and hair textures, as exist in real life. The messages imparted through the Adrinkra symbols, such as excellence, power, and unity, are for everyone, too, describing traits and qualities we all aspire to uphold. Tricia Elam Walker is the author ofthe novel
HOW TO FACT-CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND AVOID FAKE NEWSFACT ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIAFUN FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIANEGATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA FACTSPOSITIVE FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIASOCIAL MEDIA FUN FACTSTHE SOCIALNETWORK FACT CHECK
Pause before sharing, especially during crisis situations. Fake news moves just as fast as real news, and sometimes faster, on social media. When a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic occurs, it leaves our blood pumping and our emotions running high. And that’s when we’re most likely to share false information because strong emotionsshut
QUEERNORM FANTASY WORLDS: WRITING AS AN ESCAPE She loves writing in all formats, from novels to screenplays to graphic novels, always centring on fierce women and morally grey characters, often with a bit of magic and murder. When she’s not writing, she can be found baking, fangirling over her favourite books, or cuddling her kitten. Her debut novel, These Feathered Flames,releases April
SANCTUARY IS A NEAR FUTURE CALL-TO-ACTION ABOUT IMMIGRATION Sanctuary, which came out on September 1, is more than a book. It’s a call to action. It’s about a sixteen-year-old girl named Vali who’s being hunted down by the government because she is undocumented. Paola and I sat in a room for days, mapping out ourhero’s journey.
WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS Imagine a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book. We Need Diverse Books™ is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. LITUP - DIVERSE BOOKS About LitUp. In partnership with Hello Sunshine and Madcap Retreats, WNDB is excited to help oversee LitUp, a women’s writer’s fellowship for unpublished, underrepresented voices. LitUp will elevate, mentor, and champion first-time authors so more diverse stories are seen, heard, and read by all.BLOG
May 31, 2021 by Alaina Lavoie. By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Justin A. Reynolds to the WNDB blog to discuss his YA novel Miles Morales: Shock Waves, out June 1, 2021! Take a look at an excerpt of Miles Morales: Shock Waves below. Miles Morales is a normal school kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn . HEARTDRUM - DIVERSE BOOKS Heartdrum is a Native-focused imprint of HarperCollins Children’s Books, author-curated by Cynthia Leitich Smith and edited by Rosemary Brosnan.. Our focus is on Indigenous stories that reflect Native people whose Nations are located within the borders of what’s now called the United States and Canada. VOLUNTEER - DIVERSE BOOKS Volunteers are a critical resource for WNDB. We depend on them to run programming, curate book recommendations, serve on judging committees and make connections across the industry. WNDB is committed to a diverse network of volunteers. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DIVERSITY IN SCI FI IS IMPORTANT. HERE’S HOW WE WRITE THAT Diversity in Sci Fi Is Important. Here’s How We Write That Future. Wire Wings by Wren Handman was published on June 23, 2020. Purchase it here. We open on Earth, building staircases into the stars. The International Space Station grows and develops. We see first contact with alien life, as a white man in a spacesuit shakes the hand of a WHY DIVERSE BOOKS ARE IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE—NOT JUST Illustrator April Harrison beautifully depicts children with many different skin tones and hair textures, as exist in real life. The messages imparted through the Adrinkra symbols, such as excellence, power, and unity, are for everyone, too, describing traits and qualities we all aspire to uphold. Tricia Elam Walker is the author ofthe novel
HOW TO FACT-CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND AVOID FAKE NEWSFACT ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIAFUN FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIANEGATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA FACTSPOSITIVE FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIASOCIAL MEDIA FUN FACTSTHE SOCIALNETWORK FACT CHECK
Pause before sharing, especially during crisis situations. Fake news moves just as fast as real news, and sometimes faster, on social media. When a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic occurs, it leaves our blood pumping and our emotions running high. And that’s when we’re most likely to share false information because strong emotionsshut
QUEERNORM FANTASY WORLDS: WRITING AS AN ESCAPE She loves writing in all formats, from novels to screenplays to graphic novels, always centring on fierce women and morally grey characters, often with a bit of magic and murder. When she’s not writing, she can be found baking, fangirling over her favourite books, or cuddling her kitten. Her debut novel, These Feathered Flames,releases April
SANCTUARY IS A NEAR FUTURE CALL-TO-ACTION ABOUT IMMIGRATION Sanctuary, which came out on September 1, is more than a book. It’s a call to action. It’s about a sixteen-year-old girl named Vali who’s being hunted down by the government because she is undocumented. Paola and I sat in a room for days, mapping out ourhero’s journey.
WHY WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS IS NO LONGER USING THE TERM # 1 day ago · FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Why We Need Diverse Books Is No Longer Using the Term #OwnVoices. June 6, 2021. Washington, DC — We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) will no longer use the term #OwnVoices to refer to children’s literature or its authors and we have removed mentions of #OwnVoices from previously published blog posts. Moving forward, WNDB will use specific DONATE - DIVERSE BOOKS The minimum online donation is $5.00. Honor or Memorial: A gift to WNDB in honor or memory of a loved one is a wonderful tribute for any occasion. Retirement Plans: Naming WNDB as a beneficiary of your 401k, IRA, or other retirement accounts is incredibly impactful for yourheirs and for WNDB.
ABOUT WNDB - DIVERSE BOOKS We Need Diverse Books™ is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit and a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. Our Programs.meet the team.
HOW TO FACT-CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND AVOID FAKE NEWS Pause before sharing, especially during crisis situations. Fake news moves just as fast as real news, and sometimes faster, on social media. When a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic occurs, it leaves our blood pumping and our emotions running high. And that’s when we’re most likely to share false information because strong emotionsshut
15 BOOKS TO READ FOR AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH 1. Too Sticky!: Sensory Issues With Autism by Jen Malia, Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (April 1, 2020) Holly loves doing experiments and learning new things in science class! But when she finds out the next experience is making slime, she’s worried. Slime is made with glue, and glue is sticky. HOW TO PAIR CLASSIC TEXTS WITH MODERN YA NOVELS IN THE Gianna Macchia is a Milwaukee-based educator and high school literacy coach. She believes reading cultivates empathy, and the more educators can encourage students to read, write, think, and discuss outside of their own perspective, the more they can contribute to building a more accepting, socially aware world. Q&A WITH RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON, WE CAN’T KEEP MEETING LIKE THIS By Aleah Gornbein. Today we’re pleased to welcome Rachel Lynn Solomon to the WNDB blog to discuss her young adult novel We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This, out June 1, 2021!. A wedding harpist disillusioned with love and a hopeless romantic cater-waiter flirt and fight their way through a summer of weddings in this effervescent romantic comedy from the acclaimed author of Today Q&A WITH NICOLA YOON, INSTRUCTIONS FOR DANCING By Samantha Leong. Today we’re pleased to welcome Nicola Yoon to the WNDB blog to discuss her young adult novel Instructions for Dancing,out
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WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS WNDB strives to create a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book. To reach this goal, we've created programs to celebrate diverse books, to mentor diverse writers and illustrators, to support diverse publishing professionals, and LITUP - DIVERSE BOOKS To qualify, LitUp candidates must identify as a woman author from a diverse background according to WNDB's Definition of Diversity (defined below) who is also unagented and unpublished. Submission must be an original completed adult or young adult fiction manuscript featuring a woman at the center of the story, written in English. HEARTDRUM - DIVERSE BOOKS Heartdrum is a Native-focused imprint of HarperCollins Children’s Books, author-curated by Cynthia Leitich Smith and edited by Rosemary Brosnan.. Our focus is on Indigenous stories that reflect Native people whose Nations are located within the borders of what’s now called the United States and Canada.BLOG
Today we are thrilled to reveal the cover for One for All by Lillie Lainoff. The cover art was illustrated by Kevin Tong and the book was designed by Rich Deas. DIVERSITY IN SCI FI IS IMPORTANT. HERE’S HOW WE WRITE THAT By Wren Handman Wire Wings by Wren Handman was published on June 23, 2020. Purchase it here. We open on Earth, building staircases into the stars. The International Space Station grows and develops VOLUNTEER - DIVERSE BOOKS We believe in the power of volunteers to transform the publishing industry. Volunteers are a critical resource for WNDB. We depend on them to run programming, curate book recommendations, serve on HOW TO FACT-CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND AVOID FAKE NEWSFACT ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIAFUN FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIANEGATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA FACTSPOSITIVE FACTS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIASOCIAL MEDIA FUN FACTSTHE SOCIALNETWORK FACT CHECK
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