#ownvoices

What does it mean to write with #ownvoices? 

http://www.corinneduyvis.net/ownvoices/

Multicultural Fiction

We certainly do need diverse books, but what does that really mean?

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2016/10/understanding-multicultural-fiction.html

Multicultural Children's Book Day

Why not buy a multicultural book on January 27, 2016 (or any other day) for your library?

http://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/

Literary Agents and Diverse Books

Some agents are actively looking for more diverse titles.

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/literary-agents-seeking-diverse-books-for-children-and-teens

Diversity Within Diversity

When writing diverse characters, it's important to remember they're not all the same. 

http://avajae.blogspot.com/2014/01/on-diversity-within-diversity.html

Writing Cross-Culturally

Ten great resources for understanding how to include diversity in your writing. 

http://blog.leeandlow.com/2014/01/24/10-great-resources-for-writing-cross-culturally/

Writing Race

Ten questions to ask yourself when writing cross-culturally. 

http://www.mitaliblog.com/2009/04/writing-race-checklist-for-writers.html

Cross-Cultural Fantasy

It's important to be respectful of all cultures when you write fantasy. 

http://www.omnivoracious.com/2012/01/stacy-whitman-on-writing-cross-culturally-.html

African-American Interest

Here's a list of 2013-2014 titles with African-American interest. 

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/60278-african-american-interest-young-reader-s-titles-2013-2014.html

Social Class

The discussion of diversity in children's books also needs to includes diversity in social class. 

http://www.cbcdiversity.com/post/68979098613/dumpster-diving-an-observation-on-class-in-childrens

Latin@s in Kid Lit

This website explores the world of Latina/o in children's literature. 

http://latinosinkidlit.com/

Diversity and Character Depth

You book isn't multi-cultural just because you slapped an ethnic-sounding name on a character. 

http://www.booksandsuch.biz/blog/are-you-in-this-for-the-long-haul/

Multicultural Books

Why hasn't the number of multicultural titles not increased over the last 18 years? 

http://blog.leeandlow.com/2013/06/17/why-hasnt-the-number-of-multicultural-books-increased-in-eighteen-years/

Multicultural Picture Book Biographies

Author Don Tate offers advice on writing picture books from a multicultural perspective. 

http://writermorphosis.blogspot.com/2013/05/author-don-tate-tips-on-writing.html

New Voices Award

Lee and Low's New Voices Award recognizes a manuscript by a writer of color. 

http://www.leeandlow.com/p/new_voices_award.mhtml

How to Include Ethnic Diversity

In order to be authentic, you must do your research. 

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2013/04/lynn-joseph-on-diversity-in-writing.html

Diversity and Sidekicks

Don't always relegate your minority characters to be friends instead of te main characters. 

http://www.cbcdiversity.com/2013/04/diversity-101-sidekick-syndrome.html

Diverse Books

All children should be exposed to diverse cultures through books. 

http://www.cbcdiversity.com/2013/03/we-need-diverse-diverse-books.html

Multicultural Nonfiction

It's important that children's books, both fiction and nonfiction, are inclusive. 

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2013/02/guest-post-maha-addasi-yvonne-wakim.html

Writing Race in Novels

Step One: Forget "race."