Diverse Books: #OwnVoices

This coming-of-age story follows 18-year-old Adrian Carter as he graduates from high school and confronts difficult decisions about his future. As Adrian navigates the emotional highs and… Read More →

Named one of the best YA Latinx books of 2019 by Remezcla and HipLatina. A Bustle Book Club Selection A powerful exploration of love, identity, and self-worth through the eyes of a fierce,… Read More →

A bittersweet celebration of the everlasting bond between a mother and child through the changing phases of their lives. The thread between a mother and child starts to unwind when the child Read More →

"A must-purchase picture book biography of a figure sure to inspire awe and admiration among readers."—School Library Journal (starred review) Extraordinary illustrations and lyrical text… Read More →

Horror fan and aspiring film director Yuiza gets a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school. But something is not quite right. As one of the few students of color at Our Lady of… Read More →

Praise for Things That Shimmer by Deborah Lakritz: Sydney Taylor Notable Book In the spring of 1973, Melanie Adler desperately wants to be accepted by the Shimmers, the popular kids in her… Read More →

A powerful collection of poems, essays, letters, and interviews written by a diverse group of adults who survived sexual violence as children and adolescents. This anthology is a valuable… Read More →

Amira loves cholent—the special stew her family eats on Shabbat. And this year, she and Nana are competing in the big cholent competition! They use their Iraqi family’s special recipe. But… Read More →

Standing together makes all of us stronger. Mai, who is Hmong American, and Kiara, who is Black, do everything together. But not today. Kiara isn’t at the bus stop, she’s not at school, and… Read More →

Meet Jo Wilson, repair technician. She's talented. Headstrong. And...in a lot of trouble. Jo keeps things running inside the Core, an underground society on the verge of collapse. All she… Read More →

"[Un] llamado para que las niñas rechacen las limitaciones impuestas por los demás sobre ellas y sus sueños."—excelente, The Horn Book Magazine "Una vez soñé que nadaba / en el mar / y vi… Read More →

« Rempli de merveille, de chagrin et de bonheur. » —Alison McGhee, N°1 au classement des ventes du New York Times, auteur de Someday L'histoire sincère d'une petite fille qui cherche beauté… Read More →

"Repleto de maravilla, tristeza y felicidad". —Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times autora del éxito en ventas Someday Una historia conmovedora de una niña que busca la belleza y la conexión en… Read More →

Winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards for Author and Illustrator A Caldecott Honor Book A Sibert Honor Book Longlisted for the National Book Award A Kirkus Prize Finalist A Boston… Read More →

Sixteen-year-old Joshua does drag on social media but wants to have the full drag performance experience. But he’s attracted to guys who don’t like drag and want nothing to do with gay men… Read More →

For many Indigenous peoples, water is sacred. Indigenous peoples have lived by important water sources throughout their histories. But in the 1800s, treaties with the US government and people Read More →

This authentic, loving celebration of gratitude & community—written by a citizen of the Cherokee nation—follows celebrations and experiences through the seasons of a year, underscoring… Read More →

We are the hopes and dreams of our ancestors. We are unstoppable! This powerful poem was written by five Black, bold, and brilliant children, along with Wisdom Mawusi, writer, educator, and… Read More →

Queen Bee can’t wait for her cousin’s wedding! But everyone is too busy getting ready for it. Will Beena figure out how to lend her family a hand for the big day? Beena loves all things… Read More →

The best medicine may not always be found at a pharmacy or in a doctor’s office. Sometimes it comes in the form of a four-legged friend. Three well-known leaders in their… Read More →

A Pura Belpré Honor Book An immigrant teen fights for her family, her future, and the place she calls home. In the spring of 2018, Guatemalan American high school senior Milagros "Millie"… Read More →

"Outstanding in all ways, this title deserves a place in most collections and adds a wonderful opportunity for upper elementary students (and higher!) to unpack our complicated… Read More →

For some kids, ways they can help eliminate racial injustice might be hard to see. After all, they are taught that people in society are all equal under the law. So why then does racial… Read More →