We Need Diverse Books

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- Writers and Illustrators
  
  WNDB supports and honors diverse writers and illustrators to create the stories young people need to develop positive self-image and empathy.
  
  Emergency Fund
  The Walter Awards
  Walter Grant
  Mentorships
  LitUp
  Heartdrum
  Native Children’s and YA Writing Intensive
  Black Creatives Revisions Workshop
  PRH Creative Writing Awards
  Black Creatives Fund
  Black Creatives Mentorship
  
  Parents, Educators, and Librarians
  
  WNDB promotes and donates diverse children's books for parents, educators, and librarians to transform their home, school, and community libraries.
  
  WNDB in the Classroom
  Educators Making a Difference Grants
  OurStory
  Emergency Fund
  Anthologies
  Heartdrum
  
  Publishing Professionals
  
  WNDB supports and mentors diverse professionals in the publishing industry to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  
  Emergency Fund
  Internship Grant Program
  Rise Up: Retention Program for Diverse Mid-Level Publishing Professionals
  The Walter Awards
  Heartdrum
  Black Creatives Fund
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Resources

General Resources

Where To Find Diverse Books
Resources for Race, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Inclusion
COVID-19 Resources
Diverse-owned Bookstores
Cultural Accuracy Reading from Kevin Anderson & Associates

Diverse Book Subscription Boxes

Banned Books Resources

For Creatives + Publishing Professionals

Resources for Creatives and Publishing Professionals
Cultural Accuracy Reading from Kevin Anderson & Associates
Children’s Book Council (CBC) Diversity Committee
CBC Diversity Reading Lists

For Parents, Educators, and Librarians

Resources for Parents, Educators, and Librarians

Where To Find Diverse Books

Where To Find Diverse Books

Resources About #OwnVoices

Why We Need Diverse Books Is No Longer Using the Term #OwnVoices
Pride Book Fest: Owning Our Voices with Becky Albertalli, Ashley Woodfolk, Rod Pulido, and Sophie Gonzales in conversation with Steven Salvatore
I know I'm late by Becky Albertalli
Late to the Party by Rod Pulido

For Booksellers

A Cheat Sheet for Selling Diversity
Diverse-owned Bookstores
5 Things You Can Do to Support the Right to Read from Banned Books Week

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