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Why Hasn’t the Number of Multicultural Books Increased In Eighteen Years?

June 17, 2013 – 5:00 pm

Since LEE & LOW BOOKS was founded in 1991 we have monitored the number of multicultural children’s books published each year through the Cooperative Children’s Book Center’s statistics. Our hope has always been that with all of our efforts and dedication to publishing multicultural books for more than twenty years, we must have made a difference. Surprisingly, the needle has not moved. Despite census data that shows 37% of the US population consists of people of color, children’s book publishing has not kept pace. We asked academics, authors, librarians, educators, and reviewers if they could put their fingers on the reason why the number of diverse books has not increased.

By Jason Low | Posted in The Diversity Gap | Tags: African/African American Interest, Asian/Asian American, common core standards, diversity, Educators, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican, LGBT, Middle Eastern, Multiracial, Native American, Race issues | Comments (6)

Where’s the Diversity? The Tony Awards Looks in the Mirror

June 6, 2013 – 8:00 am

Since the Tony Awards will be presented on June 9, 2013, we decided to collect some data to see if a diversity gap exists in the theater. See our infographic below. While we cannot claim expertise in other fields outside of children’s books, we were fortunate to receive valuable insight from playwright/actor Christine Toy Johnson, who has spent the last fifteen years conducting dialogue with the entertainment industry to increase diversity in the theater and beyond.

By Jason Low | Posted in Dear Readers, guest blogger, The Diversity Gap | Tags: African/African American Interest, Asian/Asian American, diversity, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican, LGBT, Middle Eastern, Multiracial, Native American, Race issues, Tony Awards | Comments (7)

Why Multicultural Books Are For Everyone

May 28, 2013 – 2:27 pm

On The Book Smugglers, we discuss why publishing diverse books is still important, and why they’re meant for all readers.

By Hannah | Posted in Diversity Links | Tags: diversity issues, Race issues | Comments (2)

10 Great Resources for Teaching About Racism

May 23, 2013 – 12:22 pm

Here are 10 great resources for teaching about race and diversity issues in the classroom.

By keilinh | Posted in Curriculum Corner, Diversity Links, Musings & Ponderings | Tags: desegregation, diversity, diversity in the classroom, diversity issues, education, race, Race issues | Comments (5)

Growing Up without Books: Discovering DeShawn

April 24, 2013 – 9:00 am

Guest blogger, author/poet Tony Medina talks about growing up in the projects without books and later as an author witnessing the true power of connecting multicultural books with children of color.

By Jason Low | Posted in guest blogger, Musings & Ponderings | Tags: African/African American Interest, author advice, diversity, first book, Power of Words, Race issues | Comments (4)

Reading Biographies to Reflect on Core Principles and Create Belonging

April 22, 2013 – 9:00 am

Guest blogger Katie Cunningham, from Manhattanville College, discusses how reading biographies help to reflect on core principles and create belonging.

By Amanda | Posted in Book Lists, Curriculum Corner, guest blogger, Resources | Tags: common core standards, diversity, Educators, Power of Words, promoting diversity, Race issues, sense of belonging | Leave a Comment

Anna May Wong and Women of Color in Hollywood Today

March 27, 2013 – 12:56 pm

Author and TV writer/producer Paula Yoo reflects on how Anna May Wong paved the way for women of color in Hollywood today.

By Amanda | Posted in guest blogger, Musings & Ponderings | Tags: Anna May Wong, Asian/Asian American, Paula Yoo, race in entertainment, Race issues, Shining Star, whitewashing, Women of Color in Hollywood, women's history, women's history month | Comments (8)

First Book, Stories for All Project Chooses LEE & LOW

March 13, 2013 – 11:15 am

In a groundbreaking announcement, First Book, a non-profit social enterprise launched the Stories for All project. The project’s aim is to introduce a significant number of multicultural books into the hands of low-income children. LEE & LOW was chosen as one of two publishers to be a part of this endeavor and receive a $500,000 award.

By Jason Low | Posted in Awards, Bellringers, Book News, Dear Readers | Tags: African/African American Interest, Asian/Asian American, diversity, first book, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican, LGBT, Middle Eastern, Multiracial, Native American, Race issues | Comments (6)

Meet Our New Visions Finalists, Part V: Diversity in Genre Fiction

March 12, 2013 – 12:54 pm

New Visions Award writing contest finalists share their thoughts on diversity in science fiction and fantasy for young readers.

By keilinh | Posted in guest blogger, Musings & Ponderings, Tu Books | Tags: diversity, New Visions Award, Power of Words, promoting diversity, Race issues, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Teens/YA, Tu Books, writing contests | Comments (4)

Meet Our New Visions Finalists, Part IV

March 5, 2013 – 1:14 pm

In January we announced the finalists of our first New Visions Award, a new writing award for a debut author of color for a middle grade or young adult science fiction, fantasy, or mystery novel. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting these talented finalists on our blog as they answer questions about what inspires them, the writing […]

By Amanda | Posted in Awards, guest blogger, Musings & Ponderings, Tu Books | Tags: diversity, New Visions Award, Power of Words, promoting diversity, Race issues, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Teens/YA, writing contests | Comments (3)

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