The Diversity Baseline Study: First Step to Progress?
A discussion of the recently released Diversity Baseline Survey, why it's important, and the next steps.
During the Q & A I showed off a LEGO Book Rocket that I created, and a miniature version of Surviving Santiago. Put the book into the engine compartment, and the book will take you to its setting.
Bookstores and Safer Spaces
The role of independent bookstores in the community, which includes being a safe space for all.
Coming to a Conference Near You! (If You’re in the Twin Cities, That Is)
My three presentations at the NCTE conference and ALAN workshop in Minneapolis, all focusing on aspects of diversity in books for young readers.
International Literature Shines at the USBBY Conference
I almost didn't attend the USBBY (United States Board of Books for Young People) conference this year, even though it was held in New York City, five subway stops from…
The “Americanizer” and Other Tales of Translation
A report on the "PEN Presents: Translating Books for Young Readers" panel at the Brooklyn Book Festival.
Talking About Translation at the 2015 Brooklyn Book Festival
A preview of my translating books for young readers panel at the Brooklyn Book Festival and my translations scheduled for 2016.
Remembering Hurricane Katrina: What Went Missing and What Got Found
For the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a review of Fatima Shaik's new collection of short stories, What Went Missing and What Got Found.
On Flags and Diverse Books: How We Can Make a Difference
The removal of the Confederate flag from the Capitol grounds in South Carolina and an open letter to Jet Blue underscore the power of activism.
We’re the People Summer Reading 2015
Our 2015 summer reading list features books written and/or illustrated by people of color, with all age groups and genres represented.
A We Need Diverse Books Weekend
A report on two events involving #WeNeedDiverseBooks, one focusing on young adult fiction, the other a picture book about a woman environmentalist in the Gambia