The CBC Diversity initiative was founded in 2012, as part of the Children’s Book Council’s commitment to promoting diverse voices in literature for young people. We believe that all children deserve to see their world reflected in the books they read. We recognize that diversity takes on many forms, including differences in race, religion, gender, geography, sexual orientation, class, and ability.
The PW Publishing Industry Salary Survey, 2016
“Although the topic of diversity has received more attention in the industry over the past few years, responses to this year’s survey suggest that only slight progress has been made.” @publishersweekly
Transgender themes enter teen fiction
“2016 is shaping up to be the year trans teen fiction achieves breakout visibility.” @usatoday
34 YA Books Every Feminist Needs On Their Shelf
Celebrate girl power with these YA titles! @buzzfeed
I’m a Girl! by Yasmeen Ismail (Bloomsbury Children’s, August 2015). All rights reserved. @bloomsburybooks-blog
Women in Comics: Stories of Summer - The Hub
Celebrate the start of summer with these female-centric comics! @yalsacl-blog
The Importance Of Fanfiction For Queer Youth - The Establishment
“We should be striving to create more safe spaces for young, queer writers to feel welcome, but until that happens, online fanfiction communities will remain a safe space for them to gather and connect.” via The Establishment
Challenging Gender Norms with “Boys Read Pink” Celebration
“I firmly believe in ‘all books for all children.’” @schoollibraryjournal
Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) by Keith Negley (Flying Eye Books/Nobrow Press, November 2015). All rights reserved. @nobrowpress @keithnegley
Ninth Annual Children’s Choice Book Awards Winners Announced During the 97th Annual Children’s Book Week
Congratulations to the winners of the 2016 Children’s Choice Book Awards, including these diverse titles!
38 YA Books That Pass The Bechdel Test
YA lit featuring fierce, independent females! @yaliteraturebookshelf
