Scholastic recently issued a news room update on their segregation of diverse titles in their Book Fairs. Despite a previous private conciliatory letter to authors and illustrators, this new and public update provides no clarity as to how Scholastic will work to fight book bans or provide diverse … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Calls Scholastic Book Fairs to Action
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We Need Diverse Books Condemns the Recent Decision by Scholastic Book Fairs
October 18, 2023 Contact: info@diversebooks.org We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) condemns the recent decision by Scholastic Book Fairs to segregate books that deal with race, gender, and sexuality in response to the rising spate of book bans and challenges across the country. In their statement, … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Condemns the Recent Decision by Scholastic Book Fairs
We Need Diverse Books Announces Books Save Lives Grantees
Five Schools in Battleground States will Receive $5,000 in Diverse Titles Book bans surge to historic highs, grants will provide emergency assistance to students and libraries August 15, 2023 — Bethesda, Maryland Today We Need Diverse Books, a nonprofit striving to diversify the … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Announces Books Save Lives Grantees
Love & Community: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
By Miriam Moore-Keish Book challenges and bans in 2022 are on the rise, with books for young people, especially those featuring LGBTQIA+ issues or identities, coming under the most fire. As we close Banned Books Week, we wanted to share thoughts and insights from queer creators directly … [Read more...] about Love & Community: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
(Not) Proud to be Banned: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
By Miriam Moore-Keish As book challenges and bans in 2022 are on track to exceed the already historically high number from 2021, distinct trends have emerged. Books for young people are being targeted most fiercely. Narratives with characters of color and/or LGBTQIA+ issues or identities are the … [Read more...] about (Not) Proud to be Banned: Reflections from LGBTQ+ Creators of Banned Books
Over 1,300 Children’s Book Authors Condemn Book Banning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Over 1,300 Children’s Book Authors Condemn Book Banning May 18, 2022 As book bans and challenges have spread nationwide, a group of children’s authors and illustrators are calling upon Congress to fight back against censorship and protect the rights of young people to … [Read more...] about Over 1,300 Children’s Book Authors Condemn Book Banning
This School Librarian Fought LGBTQ+ Book Censorship
By Remi Kalir Today we're honored to welcome a school librarian, who requested anonymity, to the WNDB blog to talk about her students reading the middle grade book Melissa by Alex Gino, their participation in #SharpieActivism, and a subsequent attempt to remove the book from the school’s … [Read more...] about This School Librarian Fought LGBTQ+ Book Censorship
How to Support Diverse Books During a Book Ban
By Adriana White Over the past year, American libraries have been under attack. Coordinated efforts to remove diverse books have spread nationwide, with libraries in at least 38 states reporting some kind of book ban or challenge. There are countless other challenges flying under the radar. The … [Read more...] about How to Support Diverse Books During a Book Ban
How to Run for Your School Board
By Andrea Ruggirello Local school board members play a critical role when it comes to ensuring our children receive the best education. These positions, which are often volunteer roles, can also be stepping stones to other political aspirations or simply a way to give back to your community. But … [Read more...] about How to Run for Your School Board
