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...
- 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 Steps To Promote Diversity In Children's Literature
by Wade Hudson This article and the Diverse Books Pledge were developed by Wade Hudson following his participation in Day of Diversity, sponsored by the Association for Library Services to Children and the Children’s Book Council during American...
- 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...
- Abundantly Rich: Harvesting The Wealth In Multicultural Book Publishing
The Harlem Book Fair presents an important panel discussion about diversity in children's literature, Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Moderated by Wade Hudson, President & CEO of Just Us Books....
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Show Me the Diversity!
Show Me the Diversity!
How can we increase diversity in literature that’s available to children?
Author, publisher, speaker Wade Hudson will facilitate a breakout session for Show Me the Diversity, an interactive ALA Mid-Winter session that’s tackling this critical issue. Show Me the Diversity brings together librarians, educators, publishers, book creators, and literacy/non-profit organizations to share perspectives on publishing books and building collections representative of diverse populations. The breakout session includes four groups, each of which will strategize viable ways to increase diversity in print and digital materials for children. The session is part of ALSC & CBC’s Day of Diversity at ALA Mid-Winter.
Wade Hudson is president and CEO of independent multicultural press Just Us Books, Inc. and author of over 25 books for young people. Joining him for the first breakout session are co-facilitators Leslea Newman, author and LGBT activist; and Sarah Park Dahlen, assistant professor of Library and Information Science at St. Catherine University.
"Show Me the Diversity"
Breakout session 1
Jan. 30, 2015
10:25 AM – 11:15 AM
Other participants and speakers for the day include Sharon Draper, Lee Byrd, Jenna Nemec-Loise, CeCe Bell, Marina Tristan, Tina Taylor Dyches, Jason Wells, Tim Tingle, Anita Merina.
For more information, visit the ALAwebsite.
- 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...
- 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 Steps To Promote Diversity In Children's Literature
by Wade Hudson This article and the Diverse Books Pledge were developed by Wade Hudson following his participation in Day of Diversity, sponsored by the Association for Library Services to Children and the Children’s Book Council during American...
- 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...
- Abundantly Rich: Harvesting The Wealth In Multicultural Book Publishing
The Harlem Book Fair presents an important panel discussion about diversity in children's literature, Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Moderated by Wade Hudson, President & CEO of Just Us Books....