Diversity

These titles take a look at two traditions around the Muslim holiday that commemorates the story of Ibrahim (Abraham).

More than 47 percent of the titles targeted [for book bans] represent LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC voices and experiences. Publishers are responding to book challenges by endorsing Right to Read acts, contributing book résumés to the Unite Against Book Bans initiative and continuing to prioritize titles representing LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.

These early readers and chapter books will be just the thing for independent readers looking to meet new characters and engage with fun stories during the summer months.

From fantasy to horror, these 31 novels featuring AAPI characters are great picks for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May and throughout the year.