We Need Diverse Books
SJCP Library Book Drive
About the SJCP WNDB Book Drive
Strong white characters permeate today's young adult literature. The "We Need Diverse Books" (WNDB) movement is an effort to bring more narratives of non-majority populations into the hands of our students. We need diverse books in our library in order to expand our understanding of the experiences of every member our community. In the words of the spokesmen of this movement, "Books are more than mirrors, they are windows as well." The more we read, the more we understand not just ourselves, but all the people of our diverse world.
We recognize all diverse experiences, including (but not limited to) the experiences of people of color, people with different gender identities, people with disabilities, and people of varied ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
Gabbi and Coralie
Seth
Seung-Ji
Let's Talk about Diversity: We Need Diverse Books Author Event @ C. Burr Artz Public Library
For teens and aspiring writers. Meet authors Lamar Giles, Meg Medina, Ellen Oh, Caroline Richmond, and Robin Talley, members of the We Need Diverse Books team. Chat about diversity in the Young Adult (YA) genre, how to write diverse characters, and more. Book sales and signing to follow Q & A. Free event. No registration required.