Books
Thank you fellow children's book creators, publishers, educators, and supporters of diversity in children's literature for helping us compile the “Multicultural Books to Make Your Season Bright” list. The response has been tremendous and is yet another reminder of how critical it is that we continue to create, publish, support and celebrate this important work.
Just Us Books is now working to compile a “Multicultural Gems of 2015” list and once again, we need your help. Our goal is for this list to become a resource that identifies and helps promote quality, multicultural books published from January 1 to December 31, 2015. This list will be shared with librarians, booksellers, literacy programs, book clubs, educators, parents and others in our literary and cultural communities.
Please start considering now titles you think should be on this list. We are asking that you submit a maximum of 3 multicultural children's books (from pre-K to y/a) published during the 2015 calendar year. Authors/illustrators: please limit your selections to just one of your own titles.
In your submission, please include:
Please submit your recommendations as an e-mail via Just Us Books' Facebook page by Jan. 11, 2016.
We know that our libraries, schools and homes need more quality children's books that reflect our diversity. But we also need to do more to make people aware of the many wonderful books that are already being published - and encourage everyone to buy them.
Thank you in advance for your submissions, your enthusiasm and your support.
Good books make a difference!
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Books
Call for Submissions: Multicultural Gems of 2015
Thank you fellow children's book creators, publishers, educators, and supporters of diversity in children's literature for helping us compile the “Multicultural Books to Make Your Season Bright” list. The response has been tremendous and is yet another reminder of how critical it is that we continue to create, publish, support and celebrate this important work.
Just Us Books is now working to compile a “Multicultural Gems of 2015” list and once again, we need your help. Our goal is for this list to become a resource that identifies and helps promote quality, multicultural books published from January 1 to December 31, 2015. This list will be shared with librarians, booksellers, literacy programs, book clubs, educators, parents and others in our literary and cultural communities.
Please start considering now titles you think should be on this list. We are asking that you submit a maximum of 3 multicultural children's books (from pre-K to y/a) published during the 2015 calendar year. Authors/illustrators: please limit your selections to just one of your own titles.
In your submission, please include:
- book title
- author
- illustrator (if applicable)
- publisher
- pub. date
- category (picture book, chapter book, y/a, etc.)
- short book description or a few sentences about why you selected the book
- your name and your role if you'd care to share (parent, educator, author, etc.)
Please submit your recommendations as an e-mail via Just Us Books' Facebook page by Jan. 11, 2016.
We know that our libraries, schools and homes need more quality children's books that reflect our diversity. But we also need to do more to make people aware of the many wonderful books that are already being published - and encourage everyone to buy them.
Thank you in advance for your submissions, your enthusiasm and your support.
Good books make a difference!
- Celebrate Diversity Every Day
What are some of the newest books that help children celebrate diversity? Check back here Feb. 3 for a recommended list of 2015's "multicultural gems." ...
- Just Us Books Celebrates 27th Year
In 1988, Wade and Cheryl Hudson formalized a mission they embarked upon as new parents years before: to bring to market vibrant, positive, affirming books that celebrated the diversity of Black history and culture - the kind of books they...
- 10 Reasons Multicultural Literature Is Good For All Children
by Cheryl Willis HudsonThe concept of "multicultural literature" can present challenges to parents who want to raise well-rounded children prepared to thrive in our global society. How does a well-intentioned parent find and select good books for his/her...
- Just Us Books Needs Your Support
If you’re familiar with Black children’s book publishing, then you might know why Just Us Books was founded. Parents Wade and Cheryl Hudson were tired of searching for books that featured little brown boys and girls, and coming up with the same...
- Why Multicultural Literature Is Good For All Children, By Cheryl Willis Hudson
The concept of "multicultural literature" can present challenges to mothers and fathers who want to raise well-rounded children prepared to function in the 2008 global village. How does a well-intentioned parent find and select good books for his/her...