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The Term #OwnVoices Still Baffles People in 2021, Even Booksellers

By Alyssa Shotwell Feb 7th
Let Me Introduce You to Artie and the Wolf Moon Because I’m in the Mood for a Black Queer Werewolf Story

By Briana Lawrence Aug 20th
Not That We Need More Reasons to Love Hair Love, but Blue Ivy Is Good Incentive

By Briana Lawrence Nov 10th
Helpful Tip For Writing Diverse Characters—Try

By Princess Weekes Oct 27th
Only 22% of Children’s Book Characters Were People of Color in 2016

By Marykate Jasper Feb 19th
#1000BlackGirlBooks Founder Marley Dias Talks the Power of Representation on The Nightly Show

By Carolyn Cox Feb 11th
Hero 11-Year-Old “Sick of Reading About White Boys and Dogs,” Creates #1000BlackGirlBooks

By Carolyn Cox Jan 26th
Interview: Gene Luen Yang talks Writing Diverse Stories and His New Role as Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

By Carolyn Cox Jan 12th
Stop Calling Diversity an Agenda: Meg Rosoff and Large Fears

By Charline Jao Oct 13th
Report Shows American Libraries Receive Most Complaints For YA, Graphic Novels, and Books by People of Color

By Carolyn Cox Apr 14th
[Updated] Today Daniel Handler Is Matching All Donations Made To The #WeNeedDiverseBooks Campaign

By Victoria McNally Nov 21st