Censorship and Silence - a 2022 Literacy Today article explores the uptick in book bans and challenges as it relates to diversity and representation of underrepresented groups in literature today
The CCBC's Diversity Statistics: a conversation with Kathleen T. Horning - an interview with the director of the Cooperative Children's Book Center about diversity in kids' literature
Where are all the YA Writers of Colour... - a 2018 article from the Globe & Mail (Canada) about the many bestselling and award-winning authors of color being recognized, and why there is still so much left to do in terms of diversifying in the publishing world
Check out the Resources page of the We Need Diverse Books website to see lots of great book lists and learn about where to find diverse literature
Acclaimed YA author Malinda Lo has been blogging about diversity in YA literature (among other things) for over 15 years - check out what she has to say on the topic here.
Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors - seminal essay by Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop, originally published in 1990!
Find out about what books are being banned or challenged most frequently, where it's happening, and what reasons are being given, by checking out the American Library Association's web pages on banned and challenged books.
Acclaimed children's book author and illustrator, Grace Lin, talks about the importance of having a diverse bookshelf.