In this episode we welcome We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) board members and authors Caroline Richmond (Executive Director) and Dhonielle Clayton (COO) to discuss why it is more important than ever to ensure diverse books are available and accessible to youth.
Since its creation in 2014, WNDB has championed diverse publishing and diverse creators, and has pushed back against the lack of diverse representation in youth literature, publishing and collections. Their advocacy efforts include, but are not limited to: mentoring marginalized creators, donating diverse books to schools and libraries across the nation, providing resources to diverse publishing professionals, and supporting educators and creators facing censorship attempts.
Learn more about WNDB's programs, resources and successes.
Hosts: Gene Iparraguirre and LaRee Dominguez
Date of recording: November 8, 2024
Mentioned in this episode:
Indigenous Reads Risingq
Books Save Lives Campaign
Walter Grant
Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club
Caroline Richmond's Author Website
Dhonielle Clayton's Author Website
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