A Broken Blade is out now wherever books are sold. My body is made of scars, some were done to me, but most I did to myself. Keera is a killer. As the King's Blade, she is the most talented spy in the kingdom. And the king’s favored assassin. When a mysterious figure moves against the … [Read more...] about Melissa Blair’s Top 4 Diverse #BookTok Books
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40 Diverse Young Adult Books Coming Fall 2022
Whether you're holding on to the last dregs of warm weather or already breaking out your cozy sweaters, one thing is certain: there's something in this fall's diverse young adult releases for every kind of reader. These books run the gamut from spooky and haunting to sweet and funny—and the most … [Read more...] about 40 Diverse Young Adult Books Coming Fall 2022
40 Diverse Picture Books Coming Fall 2022
By Aleah Gornbein This fall, there is an absolute plethora of diverse picture books to share with young readers! There are stories about the Black, Brown, and Asian experience, familial and friendship relationships of all types, queer, Muslim, and Jewish families, and nonfiction books about … [Read more...] about 40 Diverse Picture Books Coming Fall 2022
40 Diverse Middle Grade Books Coming Fall 2022
By Danielle Wilkinson This fall season has an impressive lineup of middle grade releases featuring brilliant and fearless protagonists—including a vampire slayer trying to prevent a war, a spy who goes undercover to stop a terrorist attack, a boy who can talk to ghosts, and a girl fighting the … [Read more...] about 40 Diverse Middle Grade Books Coming Fall 2022
Replacing #OwnVoices: Promoting Diverse Library Books With Specificity
By Gianna Macchia The #OwnVoices hashtag was created by writer Corinne Duyvis in 2015 as a way to shorthand book recommendations by authors who openly shared the diverse identity of their main characters. She used the tag with her own novel On the Edge of Gone, which features an autistic … [Read more...] about Replacing #OwnVoices: Promoting Diverse Library Books With Specificity
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 Librarians and Teachers Can Cultivate Diverse Books That Go Beyond the Trauma Experience
By Morgan Jackson In recent years, it seems as if every publication, educational organization, and school district has created a diverse reading list. In many ways, they embody Rudine Sims Bishop’s mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors. These lists increase the representation of marginalized … [Read more...] about How Librarians and Teachers Can Cultivate Diverse Books That Go Beyond the Trauma Experience
Multicultural Idioms Are a Golden Opportunity for Language Learners
By Anneke Forzani Even if you aren’t familiar with idioms, you might be surprised how often you use them in daily conversations. Let's take a look at why it’s essential to learn idioms, how idioms vary across cultures, and how educators can bridge the cultural divide when teaching … [Read more...] about Multicultural Idioms Are a Golden Opportunity for Language Learners
5 Kids Games to Play Using Bilingual Books
By Anneke Forzani Since many children are learning from home right now, it’s a good opportunity to try out fun activities that introduce new languages and cultures. In this post, we list 5 of our favorite games that use children's bilingual books. Check out our other post for a chance to win a … [Read more...] about 5 Kids Games to Play Using Bilingual Books
