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Children's Books Children's Books - Featured Recommended

Learning to Overcome Adversity with Confidence

In her latest children’s book, Emma Jean’s Sew-N-Sew (LeeBeau Publishing), LaShonda M. Stewart delivers an important message that encourages kids to find their passion and continue to work at it regardless of what others think. In the process, the book inspires readers of all ages to embrace their individuality among…

Cristina LenociNovember 15, 2022

Young Adult

Debut Authors Amy Brewer and Patty Carothers on Collaboration and Writing a Happy Ending

Rarely nowadays do we find books in the Young Adult genre that aren't filled with death, murder, bullying, depression, and more. While books with these themes do hold an important place in literature, the market, after the success of books like 13 Reasons Why, has become saturated - if not over-saturated…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaJune 14, 2018

Miscellany

Black, White and (well) Read: Diverse Bookfinder Makes Diversity in Children’s Literature a Priority

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, by 2020, "more than half of the nation's children are expected to be part of a minority race or ethnic group." Therefore, it will be important for literature, specifically books, to accurately represent the diversity of the population. Growing up as a biracial…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaNovember 17, 2017

Nonfiction

“Untamed Equality” Shows How Change Can Start Anywhere … to Spread Everywhere

When Todd A. Weiler was a kid, he wanted to be President of the United States one day. "While other kids dreamed of being superheroes or star athletes," he writes, "I practiced for the White House by reciting inauguration speeches to imaginary crowds numbering in the millions." Fast-forward 50ish years…

Cynthia ConradOctober 2, 2020

Nonfiction

Ellen Oh discusses why we need diverse books

If you’re a frequent Twitter user, then you’ve probably already heard of We Need Diverse Books. The phenomenon hit social media last year, shortly after BookCon announced a panel, “Blockbuster Reads: Meet the Kids’ Authors That Dazzle,” which only featured white men. A few YA authors, including popular fantasy author…

Rachel CarterFebruary 25, 2015

Children's Books Children's Books - Featured

A Celebration of Sensory Differences in “Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down”

Superhero comics and cartoons tell plenty of stories of extraordinary hearing and infrared vision, but the truth is a little different. For starters, we don’t need to turn to fantasy or science fiction if we want to read about heightened senses. Plenty of people today live with sensory differences, and…

Cameron KimballAugust 10, 2021

Children's Books

“Jelly Bean Dean” is a Sweet Story of Embracing Diversity

The first day of school is an exciting time, filled with the promise of new knowledge, friends and experiences. But it can also be a source of anxiety for parents and children alike. What if the other children are mean, or don’t want to play? For the main character of…

Cameron KimballOctober 16, 2020

Children's Books

On A Mission To Engage Young Readers in STEM

That’s all Komal Singh needed. When the Google software engineer heard this cry from her 4-1/2-year-old daughter, it provided the springboard for Ara the Star Engineer (Page Two Books), a first-of-its-kind picture book designed to inspire girls and children of color to explore STEM (job fields of science, technology, engineering, and…

Robin Stevens PayesNovember 19, 2018

Better Self Children's Books Nonfiction

An Exploration of Love and Family in “Why Is My Brother Autistic?”

When a child is diagnosed with autism, it’s important for parents to look into what that diagnosis will mean for their family. From reading parental guides to seeking advice from professionals, a lot of work goes into researching how to care for their autistic child. But in the process of…

BookTribMarch 31, 2021

Fiction

‘Green’ by Sam Graham-Felsen Explores Friendship and Diversity in 1990s Boston

It is the 1990s and Dave, son of Harvard educated hippies, is one of only a few white kids in his Boston middle school. Having a difficult time connecting with the other students, he becomes drawn to Marlon, a black kid from the projects who seems to have similar interests:…

Jennifer BlankfeinJanuary 5, 2018

Fiction

Women Rock! 6 Fictional Heroines Who Look Like Real Women

It's Women's History Month and we are looking forward to all the events and books that celebrate the impact that women have on the world. In addition to bringing you the latest pop culture news and reviews where women are the focus, this month, we are also going to share…

BookTribMarch 2, 2018

Children's Books Listicles

Read Across America With Our 7 Favorite Children’s Books About Reading

Today is a special day for book lovers, especially those who deeply appreciate the wonderful world of illustrated children’s books. March 2 is Read Across America Day, as named by the National Education Association (NEA). The Association includes over 3 million people — “educators, students, activists, workers, parents, neighbors, friends…

Judy MorenoMarch 2, 2021

Listicles Listicles - Featured

7 Ingenious Books For Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The not-so-distant past of 1972 marked the first celebration of Columbus Day, but it didn’t take long, just 5 years, for a protest to ignite pointing out that Columbus didn’t really discover the new world: It was already there, inhabited by the indigenous peoples who suffered inexpressible horrors after Mr.…

Judy MorenoOctober 11, 2021

Listicles Listicles - Featured Nonfiction

6 Books on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. These terms each have their own meaning and, when taken together, encompass a vision for a world in which differences are strengths to be recognized and celebrated. Here, we take a look at some of the areas of our culture where these values are changing the landscape…

BookTribFebruary 8, 2021

Fiction Podcasts

‘Welcome to Night Vale’: Chatting it Up with Author Jeffrey Cranor

When you listen to the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, it doesn't matter if you were a fan from the beginning, or you became one after listening. Maybe you found it on Tumblr: the thing that becomes immediately apparent from the moment you first hear Cecil's voice is that this is like…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaOctober 23, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

DIY MFA Radio Episode 132: Capturing Diverse Experiences on the Page — Interview with Shanthi Sekaran

This week Gabriela Pereira interviews Shanthi Sekaran about her new novel: Lucky Boy. This moving story is about two unforgettable women in California: an undocumented Mexican woman and an Indian-American wife, both of whom love the same child but can’t have him. The novel beautifully weaves together the themes of…

BookTribFebruary 3, 2017