Please welcome Jason Reynolds today who will be answering a few questions on his latest book, A Boy in the Black Suit.
This is a really great presentation by Ms. YingLing titled #WeNeedDiverseBooks: Hashtag activism and the importance of diversity in children’s literature.
Ms. YingLing says, ‘I should have credited Mitali Perkins for the phrase “Are books windows or mirrors?”‘ in reference to Mitali Perkins’ post.
MCCBD may officially be over until 2016, but the guest posts and author visits will continue! This week we are welcoming Eric Dean Seaton. Eric Dean is a TV Director (NBC, TBS, Disney & Nickelodeon, BET, etc.) and Creator of the The Legend of the Mantamaji series; A three-book graphic novel series whose sweeping tale of magic and mystery, heroes and villains, has a fresh look, a modern setting-and an ancient beat.
Our second Multicultural Children’s Book Day: #ReadYourWorld {January 27th} was a HUGE success! Over 150+ bloggers , 17 major sponsors, a boatload of generous book donators and many, many authors, teachers, parents, readers and librarians showed up to read, visit and enjoy the multicultural book titles, discussions and book-related activities!
