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.
Lotus and Feather by Ji-li Jiang, illustrated by Julie Downing (Disney-Hyperion, December 2016). All rights reserved.
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
Always with You by Ruth Vander Zee, illustrated by Ronald Himler (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, January 2008). All rights reserved.
Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm by Karen Deans, illustrated by Joe Cepeda (January 2015, Holiday House). All rights reserved.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Calling all diverse writers: Submit for the Roll of Thunder Publishing Contest! @weneeddiversebooks @penguinrandomhouse
Two Friends: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass by Dean Robbins, illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko (Orchard Books/Scholastic, January 2016). All rights reserved. @scholasticreadingclub
Stone Angel by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Katie May Green (Philomel/Penguin Young Readers Group, March 2015). All rights reserved. @penguinrandomhouse
Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees by Franck Prévot, illustrated by Aurélia
Fronty (Charlesbridge, January 2015). All rights reserved.
Notable Social Studies | Children's Book Council
The CBC and the National Council for the Social Studies present the 2016 Notable Social Studies preview!
