By Katherine Locke Jewish children’s literature is blooming, and I love to see it. As a Jewish children’s book writer who grew up in a time where I could find few books not about the Holocaust or pogroms featuring Jewish characters, I am thrilled that kids today can see a wide breadth of Jewish … [Read more...] about 9 Children’s and YA Books by Jewish Authors
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12 Children’s and YA Books by Palestinian Authors
By Hannah Moushabeck Growing up, my father always told me, “Books are the gateway to a culture’s soul," and that, as Palestinians, it was important that we educate people about the history, art, literature, and beauty of our culture—to show our humanity to a world that often forgets it. Like many … [Read more...] about 12 Children’s and YA Books by Palestinian Authors
15 Books to Read for Autism Acceptance Month
By Alaina Leary Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Are you looking for published or upcoming books by autistic authors and/or about autistic characters? Here are 15 young adult, middle grade, and picture books that are either already out or are coming out soon. All of these books have been … [Read more...] about 15 Books to Read for Autism Acceptance Month
5 Picture Books About Inclusion for Children (And Everyone Else)
By Asha Sridhar From learning to love your unique name to bonding with someone different from you, here are five picture books that show us how to build a truly inclusive society. Lovely by Jess Hong How lovely it is to look at the world through Jess Hong’s untainted Lovely lens. Tall, … [Read more...] about 5 Picture Books About Inclusion for Children (And Everyone Else)
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
10 Books that Celebrate Hanukkah
WNDB wishes a happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate! Below, here are ten books that highlight this holiday: In Beautiful Yetta's Hanukkah Kitten, Yetta manages to escape from the butcher's shop but now she is lost in Brooklyn — a strange place filled with rude rats and dangerous buses! Inspired … [Read more...] about 10 Books that Celebrate Hanukkah
Celebrating LGBT History Month with YA & MG Books
To celebrate LGBT History Month, WNDB is excited to highlight 8 young adult and middle grade novels that feature LGBT characters! We've compiled this list in collaboration with It Gets Better, a nonprofit organization with a mission to "uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, … [Read more...] about Celebrating LGBT History Month with YA & MG Books
