Diversity

A "Wall Street Journal" article profiling kid lit "rock stars" who are all white men angered readers. it also prompted soul-searching about diversity in the profession—and a push for solutions.

Looking for new middle grade novels starring main characters of color? Here are five standout titles suitable for most collections.

The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity, now in its third year, is named for the man whose influence on the comics industry is still being felt.

A splendid mix of fiction and nonfiction female-centered STEM books for children and teens.

A survey of youth by the Human Rights Campaign found bullying more prevalent since the presidential election. Here's how to help.

From Marley Dias to Gloria Steinem, Frida Kahlo, Elizabeth Warren, and Patsy Takemoto Mink, here are women to celebrate.

Librarians and teachers, as well as government and school district officials, have spoken out against the revocation and vowed support for all students.

Celebrating Women's History Month, political commentator Cokie Roberts enthralled third graders while speaking about her children's books, women, early American history, research, and writing.

Flying Lessons and Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh Published in 2017 by Crown Books for Young Readers ISBN: 978-1-101-93459-3 Grades 4-6     Book Review  Don’t we all have “milk-snorting-out-of-your-nose…listen-to-how-cool-and-awesome-we-are…come-close-so-we-can-whisper-in-your-ear” stories? In this groundbreaking anthology, published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books and edited by its co-founder Ellen Oh, are ten stories by […]