Things We Couldn't Say is out now. By Jay Coles Once upon a time, my high school guidance counselor told me that my voice was my power. I admit, I had no idea what that really meant then—and I didn’t know what it meant when I started writing my debut, either. That was something that had to be … [Read more...] about Writing YA as Freedom
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Unapologetically Asian American
Content warning: Anti-Asian racism and violence, anti-Black racism and violence, xenophobia, specific examples of violence against Asian Americans, historical context of racism and anti-Asian sentiment in the United States, COVID-19, wartime brutality By JoAnn Yao Eight people have been shot, … [Read more...] about Unapologetically Asian American
How the Pandemic Has Impacted High-Risk Librarians
By Bianca Gonzalez Libraries have long been a space where students and lifelong learners could come together and explore new ideas. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world of libraries, and immunocompromised library workers are disproportionately feeling the impact. I spoke with three … [Read more...] about How the Pandemic Has Impacted High-Risk Librarians
WNDB Launches Emergency Fund for Diverse Creatives in Children’s Publishing
To learn more about the WNDB Emergency Fund for Diverse Creatives in Children’s Publishing and to apply, click here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We Need Diverse Books Launches Emergency Fund for Diverse Creatives in Children’s Publishing April 13, 2020 Washington, DC — We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) … [Read more...] about WNDB Launches Emergency Fund for Diverse Creatives in Children’s Publishing
A Letter From We Need Diverse Books in Response to COVID-19
WNDB Friends and Followers: On behalf of the WNDB board and staff, I write to let you know that WNDB will continue to provide support and resources to our followers as we all find ways to stay informed and connected in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team works remotely and is paying … [Read more...] about A Letter From We Need Diverse Books in Response to COVID-19
