Why Diversity and #OwnVoices are Important in Kidlit
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Islamic Faith in Kidlit
It’s 2020 and there are still not enough books with diverse characters, particularly #OwnVoices characters. I’ve seen many Manuscript Wish Lists (#MSWL) where agents and publishers are seeking diverse stories, but there’s still a lack of books with Muslim characters. It is pertinent, especially at this time when our president...
Neurodiversity
Halli Gomez is happy to present a vlog on neurodiversity. Have something to add, or a question to ask? Leave a comment below!
Queer Diversity
I embarked on the study of diversity in children's literature when everyone did: reading at an early age. But I began to think about it academically and pick it apart in college when I studied queer diversity in children's books. I crafted it as my major, I was so committed....
Writing Hope to Young LGBTQ Audiences
Benjamin Klas is happy to present a vlog on writing hope to young LGBTQ audiences. Have something to add, or a question to ask? Leave a comment below!
Diversity in Books
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Socioeconomic Diversity in Characters
We invited Gail D. Villanueva, Kat Enright, Linsey Miller, and Ronni Davis to offer up their thoughts on writing socioeconomically diverse characters in fiction. Each question below is followed by the participants’ answers. In reading through them, we hope you’ll find some advice that resonates and helps you with your...
Building a Career from Outside the Western World
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Neuro and Mental Diversity in Middle Grade Fiction
Weird. Dumb. Cry baby. Cold. Strange. Crazy. Irritating. Distant. Frustrating. Dense. Scary. Stupid. Confusing. Sad. Difficult. Pathetic. Unfriendly. Freak. These are some of the names myself and my children with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, ADHD, autism, and other issues have been called throughout our lives. Names that are sadly too...
Writing Gender Empowerment
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