title: The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond author: Brenda Woods date: Nancy Paulsen Books; 2014 main character: Violet Diamond The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond is for those at the younger end of the YA spectrum. Violet Diamond’s universe blossoms as she learns about what makes her who she is. She’s a biracial child growing… Read More book review: The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond
title: The Book of Wonders author: Jasmine Richards date: Harper Collins; 2012 main character: Scheherazade; “Zardi” “Zee” Zardi is a 13 year old girl who lives in Taraket, a large city in the mythical kingdom of Arribitha. The land is ruled by Sultan Shahryar, a tyrant who has banned all magic. Young girls in the kingdom… Read More book review: Book of Wonders
OK, are you going to ALA Midwinter? What do you plan/hope to do while there? I’ll be there! I’m at the Day of Diversity on Friday, Presenting an Ignite Session on Saturday, searching the Exhibit Hall for books by authors of color and looking to meet those same authors every chance I get. I’m connecting… Read More Time To Check In
Sure, they’re just books, but their stories are fulfilling a dream. Sign up for the Birthday Party Pledge. Support our newest authors of color. Follow the more established voices who are struggling to build their careers. Our voices and our stories speak to the content of our character, indeed of America’s character. I’ve matched a… Read More LIving Together the MLK Way
What better day for book trailers than a Saturday? Dreaming in Indian is a non-fiction book that was released in 2014 by editors Lisa Charleyboy (Tsilhqot’in) and Mary Beth Leatherdale. Charleyboy is the Editor in Chief of Urban Native Magazine and Leatherdale writes, edits and consults on books, magazines and digital resources for children and… Read More Saturday Trailer: Dreaming in Indian
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