#diversity in literature

[sandboxworld]

Julianne Moore’s ‘Freckleface Strawberry’ Banned by the Department of Defense

I am stunned. The idea of banning books at any level is something I cannot support—period. But when it comes to children’s books? The very thought is outrageous and deeply troubling. It feels as though we are teetering on the edge of a dystopian reality, eerily reminiscent of the world depicted in Ray Bradbury’s classic novel Fahrenheit 451, where books are outlawed and knowledge is…

[haveacupofjohanny]

#FridayFeature: "Did You Know?" - Spotlight on Yamile Saied Méndez

Explore the life and works of Yamile Saied Méndez in our #FridayFeature! Discover how her Argentine and Syrian heritage shapes her award-winning stories in children's and YA literature. Dive into her impactful narratives on our blog. #DiverseBooks 📚✨

Welcome to this week’s #FridayFeature, where we spotlight the fascinating life and impactful works of Yamile Saied Méndez, an Argentine-American author whose rich narratives span children’s, middle-grade, and young adult literature. Today, we delve into some lesser-known facts about her life and the deep cultural threads woven into her stories. Early Life: Roots and Wings Did you know? Yamile…

[lnk-and-lnspiration]

The Power of Diverse Voices in Literature: Why It Matters

As storytellers, we are constantly striving to create engaging and impactful stories that resonate with readers. We pour our hearts and souls into crafting well-rounded characters, compelling plotlines, and thought-provoking themes. But have you ever stopped to think about the importance of diverse voices in literature? In today’s world, where diversity and representation are crucial topics of…

[readersmagnet]

E. Pluribus Unum: From Many, One by Marvin V. Blake

Set against the backdrop of 1861-1876, "E. Pluribus Unum: From Many, One" by Marvin V. Blake follows the intertwined lives of Jason Ruth, a former slave, and Rebecca Billings, a Southern aristocrat's daughter, as they navigate the challenges of a nation torn by Civil War. This novel illuminates a story about the culture and the exploitation of Native Americans.

Experience the past come alive. Grab a copy at www.booksbymarvinblake2.com.

[dragonsbluee]

I have a request for batfam/Jason Todd fanfic writers:

I love the "Jason Todd is a bookworm/theatre nerd" fics as much as the next person, don't get me wrong, but can we please diversify his interests?

90% of the time when I open a fic with that tag, we see Jason reading Jane Eyre or Pride and Prejudice or quoting Shakespeare. And not to say that there's anything wrong with any of those being his favourite but even if he loves to read "classical" books, come on!

You're telling me Jason raised-in-crime-alley-spent-his-formative-years-between-an-eccentric-billionaire-and-an-assassin-cult Todd only reads books by dead white people?!

I refuse! Give me a man who takes to books more than ever after his return to Gotham. Jason, who reads books like I am Woman, A Really Good Brown Girl and White Tears/Brown Scars, then recommends them to the working girls as he establishes his territory. Who reads in multiple languages, and who loves Arabic poetry.

Give me a little "Robin is Magic!" Jason scouring Bruce's library and picking up a copy of The Mahabharata after he's done The Iliad, and spends weeks obsessed with Journey to the West.

Give me a Jason who's read Things Fall Apart, and One Hundred Years of Solitude! The number of quotes and references he could pull that would further support his dramatic tendencies? It would make him so happy!

[rhetoricsofraceandidentity]

[thepersonalwords]

In reality, we live in everyone. I live in you. You live in me. There is no gap, no distance. We all are eternally one.

Amit Ray

[ketrindoll]

I might get hate for this, but here it goes.

I don't think that we should witch hunt people who will continue to engage with existing Neil Gaiman's media (emphasis on existing, rather than upcoming).

We can admit he's a horrible human being whose kind facade got many fooled for many years. But we also have to admit that he's one of the rare creators to have been open to include enby, LGBTQ, ethnically diverse, and disabled people in his work and adaptations for many more years than most. All of that work, despite the fact that it's now soiled by the author, was solace to many for years.

And I don't think that we should know kick this step from underneath those people. It should be entirely up to them to determine or redefine their relationship with Gaiman's work.

So I don't want to see abuse towards queer people for continuing to admire Crowley and Aziraphale's relationship

I don't want to see hate towards trans people who would cite Gaiman's work as trans-inclusionist media

I don't want to see pressure towards disabled people to quit posting about their beloved disabled Gaiman's characters

Representation is rare as it is, we shouldn't force people to give up the little that they have simply because the mind behind it is twisted and violent. It should be up to them to determine if they CAN give it up and when.

[alinahdee]

I saw this making the rounds on Twitter and decided to make it a proper challenge:

Since it's the end of October, I'm going to begin this year with November. So here is the challenge:

NOVEMBER - INDIGENOUS LITERATURE

DECEMBER - LESBIAN / WLW AUTHORS

JANUARY - BIRACIAL / MULTIRACIAL AUTHORS

FEBRUARY - BLACK LITERATURE

MARCH - LATINX LITERATURE

APRIL - GAY / MLM AUTHORS

MAY - ASIAN LITERATURE

JUNE - TRANS AUTHORS

JULY - ARAB / MUSLIM LITERATURE

AUGUST - INDIAN / HINDU LITERATURE

SEPTEMBER - NON-BINARY AUTHORS

OCTOBER - JEWISH /HEBREW LITERATURE

This can be novels, entire series, poems, essays, etc, just as long as it fits the criteria.

Share what you are reading, share what authors you've fallen in love with, tell us all about something new you've learned, etc.

[thepersonalquotes]

There're many ways to inspire others but the goal is the same. The pathways are different and must be; because we're diverse. The destination must be the same; to inspire them, so they too can inspire others.

Val Uchendu

[stealthwarriormoon]

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What an inspiration and story of strength and overcoming great odds. I’ve always believed our art should say something, change something, break through barriers. Our voices are voices for a reason. Don’t paint in pastels, paint in bright vivid colors… and say something that evokes positive change and lifts up the oppressed and beaten down.

[wolfstargazer]

I appreciate and understand the love for Dead Poets Society in the Marauder-era fandom. The aesthetic is immaculate.

As a Brit and an older fan I would like to make a public service announcement that you're all sleeping on The History Boys. And would encourage everyone to go watch it.

[the-readers-archive]

Luxury, passion, chaos, and books.

[maddie-grove]

Obviously a language arts curriculum should take into account the students’ existing skills and interests, but some people’s critiques are just “I did not like the book I was assigned, which means that most people hated it and it was objectively a bad choice” or “I don’t like to read at all and I think it’s stupid that kids are sometimes asked to read in school.” Every student enjoying every book is not a feasible goal! I loved language arts/English most of the time, and I fucking hated Walden.

[thepersonalwords]

I have tried to bring a diverse message for a diverse audience but no matter how different we are as men and women and as ambassadors of our own culture--one thing is transparent and transcendental and that is our drive to yearn for meaningful and fulfilling success. This innate aspiration has the power to pull us from chaos towards repetitive alignment of what we call Purpose, Intuitive calling and astounding peacefulness. Allow to hear the code of mindfulness at play! TRUST TO CONFRONT AND CONQUER!

Dilshad Dayani

[rachel-sylvan-author]

"The Odyssey" by Homer translated by Emily Wilson

I recommend the soudtrack "Epic: the Musical" by Jorge Rivera-Herrans for this book! 😊

Thank you @oxfordstudentreads for the rec! ❤️