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Tag: diversity

July 13, 2025 by Edith Campbell

Do We Still Need Diverse Books?

Regardless of what words are used to describe literature that embraces white and BIPOC lives as well as those who have disabilities or are LGBTQIA+, regardless the words that are banned to describe these marginalizations, people who are really doing the work and not just following a trend, will continue to find ways to get it done.

January 30, 2025 by Edith Campbell

Edi on DEI

Diversity and inclusion in books is critical because it opens young peoples minds not only to realities, but to possibilities.

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