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.
2016 Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Books for Teens - The Hub
A YA book list in honor of Transgender Awareness Week. @yalsacl-blog
Once Taboo, Gay Characters Are Taking Over YA Fiction | Broadly
“YA has allowed writers to portray queer teens as different, in a good way.” @broadlytv
Transgender themes enter teen fiction
“2016 is shaping up to be the year trans teen fiction achieves breakout visibility.” @usatoday
Bookish and Proud: Literary LGBT Pride Month Flag | Bookish
Let your rainbow flag fly! @bookish
The books world is a massive diversity fail – here's how we change it
“It’s only a start, and there’s a long way to go, but [diverse storytelling] is happening.”
ABA Responds to Sunday’s Tragic Events in Orlando | American Booksellers Association
“It is our belief that intolerance and violence have no place in America. During these trying days for the entire country, as always, bookstores stand ready to serve as community resources for information as well as gathering places where people can gain strength from being together and sharing their thoughts and emotions.” via the American Booksellers Association
Jazz Jennings Named Read Proud Listen Proud Author Ambassador
Jazz Jennings has been appointed author ambassador of Read Proud Listen Proud! @galleycat
“Frog and Toad”: An Amphibious Celebration of Same-Sex Love - The New Yorker
Reading Arnold Lobel’s beloved series through an LGBTQ lens. @thenewyorkerpics
Rich in Color | 9 YA picks for LGBT Pride Month
Celebrate Pride Month with LGBTQ YA! @richincolor
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
