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.
In addition to championing diverse authors and illustrators, CBC Diversity strives to open up the publishing industry to a wider range of employees. We’ve taken an active role in recruiting diverse candidates, participating in school career fairs and partnering with We Need Diverse Books on its summer internship program.
Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, September 2016). All rights reserved. @simonkidsuk
Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis by Jabari Asim, illustrated by E.B. Lewis (Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin, October 2016). All rights reserved. @penguinrandomhouse
Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm by Karen Deans, illustrated by Joe Cepeda (January 2015, Holiday House). All rights reserved.
Two Friends: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglassby
Dean Robbins, illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko (Orchard
Books/Scholastic, January 2016). All rights reserved. @scholasticreadingclub
Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees by Franck Prévot, illustrated by Aurélia
Fronty (Charlesbridge, January 2015). All rights reserved.