Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi is on sale on June 15. By Payal Doshi Picture a twelve-year-old with magic. Do you see a white kid with brown or blond hair living in England or America? Or a brown-skinned girl with dark eyes and dark hair living in an apartment complex in … [Read more...] about The Importance of Joyful Stories in Diverse Children’s Books
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Why We Need More Diversity in South Asian Representation
By Mishma Nixon The first time I attended BookExpo (formerly BookExpo America) in 2017, a random man looked at my badge and asked me, “What is Sri Lanka? Is it part of India?” I wish I gave him a smart response, but I don’t even remember what I said to him now. That was my first trip to the US … [Read more...] about Why We Need More Diversity in South Asian Representation
