#diversity

Learning From Choosing Inclusive Books for Our Children

The thought of buying my daughter a book about baby feminists filled me with happiness. But for my son? Embarrassingly, the thought didn’t cross my mind.

Drawn Histories: A Short Consideration of Representation in Comics

Talking about representation in comics and some of the comics that might expand your thinking about inclusivity in the history of comics.

Diversity in Children’s Books: How To Do It Well

Children from marginalized communities deserve to see themselves on the page. These inclusive children's books do the work without tokenizing characters.

50 Must Read LGBTQ Fiction Books

Whether set in the US, Canada, the Northeast of England or South Africa, these must-read LGBTQ fiction books continue to educate, comfort, and remind us.

Searching for the Non-White Heroine in Books

A reader on searching for the non-white heroine in books, #ownvoices, and wanting to see more representation in literature across the board.

The Best Places To Find Indie Mysteries

With the closure of Midnight Ink, Book Riot helps you find other indie publishers who are putting out diverse and dynamic indie mysteries.

Literal Black Girl Magic: Books with Witches, Orisha and More

Books with black woman and girls who are literally magical -- witches, Orisha, Vodou, and more powerful women with black girl magic.

15 Latinx Poets Who Are Breaking Down Borders

"Latinx writers are doing work that feels important now more than ever, but has been important, beautiful, and necessary always."

Rainy Vacation Reads

Weather has you trapped indoors? Read these books about the outdoors, international settings, and other people on vacations for a little escape.

There’s Something Wrong With UK Kids Book Publishing

In 2017, 9115 children's books were published in the UK. Of that, only 391 featured BAME characters. Something's wrong with UK children's book publishing.