Looking to broaden the stories on your bookshelves this year? Mark your calendars: A new day celebrating diverse reading is on the horizon. The nonprofit We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) is launching its ...
The world is a pretty interesting place—one that’s filled with people of all shades, sizes, beliefs and abilities. But teaching kids to embrace such differences and imparting lessons on tolerance and ...
Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D., associate professor of educational studies in the Saint Louis University School of Education, is passionate about young adult (YA) literature, which honors the questions and ...
In 2026, if your goal is to broaden your horizons through reading, seeking out love stories that spotlight diverse voices is ...
Access to diverse books positively impacts children as readers and as people. Having access to diverse texts helps children expand their vocabularies, deepens their understanding of language, provides ...
Explore the concerning trend of book banning, particularly targeting diverse and LGBTQ+-related literature, and its potential impact on society. According to the American Library Association, the ...
We Need Diverse Books has joined the fight against censorship. The organization, which emerged in 2014 to advocate for diversity and inclusion in the publishing industry, announced a December 1 launch ...