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This list was developed in response to the 2016 Banned Books Week spotlight on diversity. Here you will find resources defining diversity, the need for more diversity in literature, reader's advisory content, and a plethora of other resources to support librarians and teachers in promoting diverse literature to youth.
The ALA defines "diversity."
Many of the 2014 banned books were categorized as "diverse."
Diverse books are frequently challenged.
Various links for diverse books organized by theme.
Why diversity in books matters.
Reader's Advisory Tool with booklists
Reader's Advisory, booklist, and infographic
Diversity booklist
WHAT'S THIS? A BOOK HAUL ON THIS CHANNEL? #WeNeedDiverseBooks campaign asks readers to diversify their shelves, so a book haul seemed appropriate. #WE NEED D...
Various links for diverse books organized by theme.
A discussion on how to increase diversity in books - EBSCO article
Yokota, Junko. 2015. "What needs to happen?" Reading Today. Accessed 7, 11,2016.
Ways to promote diverse books to teens - EBSCO article
Meminger, Neesha. 2011. "Getting diverse books into the hands of teen readers: how do we do it?" Young Adult Library Services. Accessed July 11, 2016.
LGBTQ Resources and Reader's Advisory Tool.
The ratio of diverse books to diverse people is not equivalent.
Diverse books and non-white authors are not "mainstream" enough for the publishing world.
Fantasy and Science Fiction
2015 Rainbow List
ALA Youth Media Awards
Gay Without the Gay Angst
Contemporary Reads
The Arab World
Contemporary LGBTQ
Historicals About Girls
In defense of diverse books AND relevant resources.
I'm a teen library associate in the Chicagoland area. I am currently working on my MLIS at Dominican University.
