Children's and Young Adult Literature: Resources

"Established in 2006, American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) provides critical perspectives and analysis of indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books, the school curriculum, popular culture, and society."

"A group of authors and illustrators who came together to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers."

"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."

"Disability in Kidlit is dedicated to discussing the portrayal of disability in middle grade and young adult literature. We publish articles, reviews, interviews, and discussions examining this topic from various angles—and always from the disabled perspective."

"Gay Teen Books, Culture, Politics, Social Justice, Equality, GSA Info... and More!"

"I’m Your Neighbor is a project which promotes the use of children’s literature featuring “new arrival” cultures and groups to engage the entire community in a discussion of commonalities and differences. The project features a recommended list of books and an evolving list of engagement projects for educators, librarians, and community organizations who seek to build bridges."

"Exploring the world of Latinx YA, MG and children's literature"

A student started database which helps readers find "diverse alternatives to standard texts."

"Allies for racial diversity and inclusion in books for children and teens"

"Rich in Color is dedicated to reading, reviewing, talking about, and otherwise promoting young adult fiction starring people of color or written by people of color."

Links to articles and other resources on reading and evaluating diverse literature.

"The best selection of multicultural and social justice books for children, YA, and educators."

Links to diverse children's and YA booklists and other resources organized by type of population.

Picture books about disability rights, gender equality, racial justice, and wealth inequality.

Database of diverse book replacements for secondary classroom curriculum.

The blog of UNLV's College of Education professor Dr. Steven Bickmore which explores various aspects of using YA literature in the classroom.

"A vital gathering place for books, ideas and expertise, the CCBC is committed to identifying excellent literature for children and adolescents and bringing this literature to the attention of those adults who have an academic, professional or career interest in connecting young readers with books."

"Designed to help educators and librarians discover how comics can become a dynamic and positive addition to your classroom or library "

"The Hub is the literature blog for YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association."

"An introduction to graphic novels: what they are, a brief history, how to develop a collection, and facing challenges."

Review site for graphic novels with an emphasis on reviewing for teachers, librarians, and parents.