On my previous post, you should have noticed how few books there are about Palestinians that are available for young readers in the US. A few more can be found on the Social Justice Books website, but there just aren’t a lot. On the We Are Kidlit Summer Reading List, I can’t tell you how… Read More Jewish Identities

I get a bit riled up when humans are referred to as animals. I’ve put together some of the following sources that you may find helpful if this is bothering you to action. From a dear and trusted friend in IG, an important list of actions you can take right now to be that person… Read More Palestine: Take Action & Stay Informed

Banned Books Week is planned for 1-7 October. While you’re looking to your local library and/or bookstore for activities, be sure to get your swag from We Need Diverse Book’s Bonfire site. These are just a fe of the many items available.

I couldn’t even guess what percentage of middle grade and young adult books use schools as their setting, but I’m sure it’s a very high number. It’s somewhat surprising that schools and schooling is just now being addressed in YA books. Here, we have spaces where young people negotiate their identities not only with each… Read More Booklist: Educated & Oppressed

I recently posted about a decision by the Coretta Scott King (CSK) Executive Board to limit eligibility for the CKS Awards to those African Americans who are descended from people who were enslaved in the United States. A petition was delivered to rebuke this decision by a few controlling members. Then what? I received some… Read More CKS FollowUp