ENGL 490: Diverse Representation

We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry. Their aim is to help produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people.

AdLit is a national multimedia project offering information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers. Their Book Finder allows filtering by different diversity groups.

The CCBC provides recommended lists, bibliographies by theme, and links to other resources -- a far-reaching and free resource available via the Web.

DAWCL has over 10,000 records of award-winning books, taken from 125 awards across six English-speaking countries (United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England, and Ireland). Limit your search by reading level, race/ethnicity of protagonist, setting, and more.

A tool for searching for picture books using facets describing depictions of racial/ethnic minorities

Reader's advisory content for fiction books, including author read-alikes, book discussion guides, and recommended reading lists.

A combination of original author interviews, readings and videos with a structured portal to open-access Web sites on children's literature and literacy.

This database provides access to all of YALSA's annual selected book and media lists, awards, and honorees, including various diverse recommended reading lists and book awards from elsewhere at the American Library Association.

Colorín Colorado is the premier national website serving educators and families of English language learners (ELLs) in Grades PreK-12. This page from their site shares links to many diverse collections of books for young adults.