Diverse Children and YA Book Reviewers -We need you for MCBD2021! (1/29/21) January 29, 2021, will mark the 8th year of Multicultural Children’s Book Day’s (MCBD) quest to get culturally diverse books into the hands of children, parents, teachers, and librarians. As you may know, Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) is a non-profit that works with authors...
As many of you know, Multicultural Children's Book Day (MCBD) is a global non-profit initiative that celebrates diverse authors and works year-round to raise awareness on the importance of diversity in children's literature. With our ears to the ground and eyes peeled (that is such an ODD phrase!!), we are also always on the prowl for...
If you are looking for guest posts about diverse books that focus on timely topics & unique language, there have been many on Multicultural Children’s Book Day blog recently....
{Guest post from Language Lizard} Every summer, parents, and teachers find themselves worrying about the dreaded “summer learning slide,” when kids potentially lose some progress they made during the school year. This year, there are even more concerns stemming from lengthy pandemic-related school closures across the country. A long break from language learning exposure can erode some...
{Guest post By Idan Ravin} I wrote It Takes Patience, with the hope it inspires children to find their ‘voice', adults to rekindle their past and soak in the nostalgia, and families to connect meaningfully during these challenging times. The story is told through the eyes of seven-year-old Patience, multiracial and living in a small town in Appalachia, as she learns resilience,...