Alice Levine has been an educator for more than 40 years, primarily working with adult learners and families. Ms. Levine has also been active in social justice causes, especially immigration justice, for many years. Starting during her decades of work with parents, guardians, and families in the Boston Public Schools, she developed a particular interest […]
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Hear from some of the leading minds and figures in the children’s book and diversity movements. Find out where they believe the representation gaps are, and why they’re so important to fill.
“I wanted Indigenous children, Kids with long, Curly hair & cat lovers to feel represented…” – An Author Interview with Michael Redhead Champagne
Michael Redhead Champagne, a Time Magazine Next Generation Leader (2015) is an Ininew public speaker, writer, award-winning community advocate, and on-screen personality. We Need Everyone is Michael’s first children’s book. You can find Michael on Instagram, Facebook, & X (Twitter). At Diverse BookFinder, we’re all about the importance of diverse, representative literature for children. What […]
“Where once people of color were merely talked about, we finally get to do the talking.” – An Illustrator Interview with Minnie Phan
Minnie Phan (she/her) is a queer Vietnamese American cartoonist, illustrator and writer based in Oakland, CA. Her work has been featured by Google, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the San Francisco Public Library, for which she illustrated a citywide reading campaign in 2022. She is the illustrator of the picture book The […]
“Their ability to see themselves in literature is empowering…” – An Author Interview with David A. Robertson
David A. Robertson (he/him/his) is an award-winning author of more than 25 books including Governor General’s Literary Award winners On the Trapline and When We Were Alone, as well as the popular middle-grade series The Misewa Saga. David’s latest title, The Kodiaks: Home Ice Advantage released on April 9, 2024. He is also the writer and host of […]
Tasha’s Voice – An Interview with the Creators
Tasha’s Voice is a new Picture Book releasing on 04/09/2024 from the Yosemite Conservancy This new titles is authored by Carmen Bogan and jointly illustrated by the late Floyd Cooper and his mentee Daria Peoples. Keep reading below for a wonderful joint interview with Carmen & Daria about their new title which celebrates the great […]
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“In order to do representation well, we’re going to have to either confront or subvert all sorts of stereotypes.” – An Author Interview with Malcolm Newsome
Malcolm Newsome is a children’s book author from the Chicago area. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology and now works in cyber security for a company called Jemurai Security. He writes picture books with the aim of bringing hope and possibility to as many young people as he can. Malcolm is a […]
“I want Native children to see themselves in modern stories in their communities…” – An Author Interview with Laurel Goodluck
Laurel Goodluck is Mandan, Hidatsa from the prairies of North Dakota, and Tsimshian from the rainforest in Alaska. She now resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her Diné husband, where they raised two children also bent on storytelling in journalism and acting. Belonging to an intertribal family is at the heart of her stories, encouraging […]
Sweet Savory Stories: Exploring Positive Food Relationships in Picture Books
Author’s Biography: Katiana Bagué (she/her/ella) is the Exhibits Associate for the University of Florida (UF) George A. Smathers Libraries. She has worked at the UF Libraries since 2016. She started as a student assistant at the Latin American and Caribbean Collection and has held other titles within the libraries, such as Bilingual Outreach Assistant for […]
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Opening New Worlds: Enhancing Accessibility in Picture Books for Blind and Visually Impaired Children
Gabrielle Popp (she/her) is a teacher of the blind and visually impaired at Lincoln Park Public Schools. This is her 16th year teaching. Gabrielle holds a masters and educational specialist degree in special education leadership. She is passionate about bringing equity and access to blind and visually impaired students. A few years ago, I was […]
At times in my childhood, I thought I had to “pick a side”… – An Author Interview with Mike Yam
Mike Yam is a sportscaster and studio host for NFL Network and SiriusXM radio. He has worked at ESPN, NBA TV and Pac-12 Network. Fried Rice and Marinara marks his debut in children’s literature. Growing up with a Chinese immigrant father from Hong Kong and an Italian mother, Yam has always been fascinated by diverse […]