YA Lit Textbook ch 17 review

Ch 17 We Need Diverse Books Site 
This site uses the hook of “Imagine a world in which all children can see themselves in the page of a book,” and it is such a way to describe the goal of this site.  This 501c3 organization has a mission statement of “Putting more books featuring diverse characters into the hands of all children.” and uses the diversity of characters and books to help accomplish this.  This organization read books and then creates lists that others can use to suggest the books to the readers. The work at making sure that the books have more positive things to them than they do problems; though they do note that no 100% problem free book exists. This site offers suggestions for books, read alikes, learning about where to find diverse books, and even a booktalking kit for those interested in sharing books with others.  


Take Aways
This website is a great source when media specialists/librarians are looking to order books, suggest books to students, creating material lists.  The book/award lists created by this organization are great at ensuring that students have books that are mirrors and windows to their lives. Students deserve books in which they are able to learn about themselves, along with learning about topics that may be hard to talk to others or that they are curious about.  Students deserve access to books that are just as diverse as the community and world they live in. A child may be able to gain insight about their next door neighbor that just immigrated to the united states by reading a book. We have to continue to remember that books many times are safe places for students to be able to experience this diverse world we live in, & we need to allow them access to those books. 

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