EWU Education Alumni Guide

A collection of children's picture books that are read aloud to you by established actors, with lightly animated images from the book's pages, via YouTube videos.

"A Library for the World's Children." Free database includes thousands of full text picture books from around the world, in dozens of languages. This free collection does not generally include books from mainstream publishers, but has a lot of wonderful cultural material that represents a diverse array of perspectives.

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 genre, type of protagonist, reading level, and more.

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

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.

AALBC is the oldest and largest bookstore dedicated to selling books by or about people of African descent. The site is much more than a store, offering book reviews, profiles of Black authors, discussion groups, book clubs, and more.

Book reviews, interviews, and articles discussing middle grade and YA fiction featuring characters with disabilities.

I’m Your Neighbor Books builds welcoming communities for New Arrivals and New Americans, using children’s literature. Suggested titles are here for almost every imaginable immigrant community, along with advice and assistance in building your own "Welcoming Library" for your community.

Reviews, interviews, articles, and teaching advice from authors, educators, and librarians about children's, middle grade, and young adult literature featuring Latinx characters.

This site, maintained by the author Cynthia Leitich Smith (a member of the Muscogee Creek nation), provides lists of recommended titles of children's and YA books featuring First Nations / Alaskan Native / American Indian / Native American characters and narratives, along with interviews, resources, and more.

This site is run by student volunteers, dedicated to promoting and discussing LGBTQIAP+ Young Adult literature.