By Gholdy Muhammad Over the past seven years, I have been deeply involved in studying archival documents of the 19th century that chronicled literacy development among Black Americans. I engaged in archeological digs through hundreds of historical documents and literary artifacts, such as … [Read more...] about How to Move Beyond the Common Core and Connect Historical Excellence to Your Classroom
How I Drew From My Family History in Vietnam to Create a Superhero
By Mihn Le When I was a kid, I was really into Greek mythology. For some reason, I was particularly captivated by the Twelve Labors of Hercules. Whether it was wrestling a lion, slaying a Hydra, or even cleaning the Augean stables, I loved imagining myself in the shoes (or sandals, as it were) of … [Read more...] about How I Drew From My Family History in Vietnam to Create a Superhero
OUR AMERICAN DREAM Is a Children’s Book About Immigration Written by an Immigration Attorney
In this blog post, author Fiona McEntee shares an update about her experience with an auction item from the WNDB Summer Fundraiser. Fiona won a marketing and publicity consultation with President of Tuesday Magic Marketing Rachel K. Barry during our 2019 Summer Fundraiser. To learn more about … [Read more...] about OUR AMERICAN DREAM Is a Children’s Book About Immigration Written by an Immigration Attorney
Resources for Holocaust Remembrance Day
At We Need Diverse Books, we remember history and are committed to amplifying Jewish voices and perspectives, especially regarding the Shoah. Below are resources to serve as a starting point for both learning more about the Holocaust and continuing to ensure we never forget: … [Read more...] about Resources for Holocaust Remembrance Day
3 YA Authors Share Their Best Writing Advice
To motivate all the young writers out there, we checked in with three YA authors: Melissa de la Cruz (author of the Blue Bloods series, The Queen's Assassin, and more), Ashley Woodfolk (author of The Beauty That Remains and When You Were Everything), and Jenny Torres Sanchez (author of We Are Not … [Read more...] about 3 YA Authors Share Their Best Writing Advice
WNDB Announces the 2020 Walter Awards Winners & Honorees
Please be advised We Need Diverse Books will cancel the Diversity in Children’s Literature Symposium and the Walter Dean Myers Award Ceremony on Friday, March 13, 2020, out of an abundance of caution. The health of the authors, educators, librarians, and students scheduled to attend the event is of … [Read more...] about WNDB Announces the 2020 Walter Awards Winners & Honorees
5 YA Titles Featuring Characters With Physical Disabilities
By Rebecca Weber I am an academic librarian who loves children and young adult literature. Lucky for me, I get to work every day at a university with future teachers and help introduce them to children’s and young adult literature. I also live with mild cerebral palsy and often walk with … [Read more...] about 5 YA Titles Featuring Characters With Physical Disabilities
Q&A with Echo Brown: BLACK GIRL UNLIMITED
Today we're pleased to welcome Echo Brown to the WNDB Blog to discuss BLACK GIRL UNLIMITED, out now! Heavily autobiographical and infused with magical realism, Black Girl Unlimited fearlessly explores the intersections of poverty, sexual violence, depression, racism, and sexism—all through the arc … [Read more...] about Q&A with Echo Brown: BLACK GIRL UNLIMITED
Q&A with Nikki Grimes: BEDTIME FOR SWEET CREATURES
Today we’re delighted to welcome Nikki Grimes to the WNDB blog to discuss BEDTIME FOR SWEET CREATURES, out January 14, 2020. It's bedtime. But Mommy's little girl is not sleepy. She growls like a bear, she questions like an owl, she tosses her mane like a lion. How can Mommy tuck her in … [Read more...] about Q&A with Nikki Grimes: BEDTIME FOR SWEET CREATURES
