Research Guides: Children's Literature Research Guide: We Need Diverse Books

We Need Diverse Books

We Need Diverse Books is a non-profit organization that provides programs and resources for teachers and librarians. They seek to advocate for changes in the publishing industry to publish works that allow all children to see themselves in the characters and story.

Resources from WNDB

Resources

CCBC Diversity Statistics
The Cooperative Children's Book Center documents books by and about Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Beginning in 2018, we began to document the content of every book we receive. In 2018, the CCBC began to document additional aspects of identity in their analysis, including disability, LGBTQ+, and religion.
Teaching for Change
By drawing direct connections to real world issues, Teaching for Change encourages teachers and students to question and re-think the world inside and outside their classrooms; build a more equitable, multicultural society; and become active global citizens.
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature is among the leading educational research centers in the field of multicultural literature.
Diverse Book Finder
The Diverse BookFinder is a comprehensive collection of children's picture books featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC).
Social Justice Book Finder
Includes curated book lists and reviews for multicultural and social justice books for children, YA, and educators