From social media to publishing industry-led initiatives, the call for diversity in children’s and young adult literature has steadily grown into a loud roar. Educators, authors, and publishing professionals are on the forefront of this ongoing conversation about the importance of not only publishing books for kids by and about diverse people, but also getting them in the hands of readers. SLJ has compiled an expansive page of diversity resources—including materials on people of color, non-American cultures, LGBTQ issues, and disability—to help librarians better serve children and teens. From author interviews to collection development tools and from blogs to news coverage, these articles and reviews aim to give insight into issues that are becoming more relevant for kids each day. For the full list, visit SLJ Resources for Diversity in Kid and YA Lit.

For more, visit our diversity in children's and young adult literature resources page.