Here we go again! My link list of diverse bookish things for 2018.
Just like with the original link list, it'll start small and continue to grow throughout the year.
This year my aim is to get at least one link for EVERY category - so if you can help out, check out the info. below!
So what counts? Well, a variety of stuff, but just as an example:
- Discussion blogposts
- Lists of authors
- Lists of diverse books
- Goodreads lists
- Articles about diverse books
- Interviews with diverse authors and/or about diversity in books
Some stuff that DOESN'T count:
- Book reviews (although link-ups and lists of reviews are acceptable, this isn't a place for individual reviews)
- Amazon/Goodreads etc. links to individual books
- Non-bookish stuff
- Spam
For more info, see the 2016 list which has more details, or just ask - I don't bite!
I really do need your help guys - this is literally hours of work!
You can submit links via this spreadsheet - no spam, please.
I'm not responsible for 3rd party content, or for the books the links recommend. If there's a problem with any link, just let me know in the comments below
This post is 100% FREE for all, but if you would like to support me, Dora Reads, and the Link List, you can buy me a coffee here.
Previous Link Lists
General
Black
The Brown Bookshelf - blog devoted to African American kids literature (inc. YA)
Disability
Disability in Kidlit - website dedicated to representations of disability (inc. mental illness, learning disabilities, and non-neuro-typical people,) in Young Adult and Middle Grade (kids') books
General
All Our Worlds - Diverse Fantastic Fiction - a resource for diverse Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Speculative fiction
We Need Diverse Books
We Need Diverse Books (YouTube Channel)
Latinx
Latinxs in Kid Lit - blog focussed on Latinx rep in YA, MG, and other kids' books
Lesbian
The Lesbrary - blog focussed on lesbian and F/F books
LGBTQ+
YA Pride
The Lesbrary - blog focussed on lesbian and F/F books
Native Americans
American Indians in Children's Literature - excellent blog run by Debbie Reese looking at representation of Native Americans, especially in children's books
People of Colour (PoCs)
Rich In Color - website dedicated to YA by or about People of Colour (PoCs) and Indigenous Peoples
Romance Novels in Color - blog about romance novels featuring People of Colour
Lists
Disability
(also see Mental Illness/Mental Health, Non Neuro-Typical/Neuro-diverse/Autistic Spectrum, and Learning Disabilities)
Down's Syndrome
Down's Syndrome Awareness - List of children's books from Book Trust
General
10 Lesser Known Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books With Disabled Characters - list from Kristen Burns @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Disability Diaries: Recommendations - list from Ely @ Tea and Titles
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books With Disability Masterlist - Awesome resource from Kristen Burns @ Metaphors and Moonlight
General
Indigenous Peoples
(also see People of Colour (PoC) and International/World-Lit/Geography-categorised)
General
100 Indigenous Books - list @ Colorful Book Reviews
Queer Indigenous Literature - list from Goodreads user Tufts LGBT Center
Queer Indigenous Literature - list from Goodreads user Tufts LGBT Center
Native American
Winners of 2018 American Indian Library Association's Youth Literature Award! - "Every two years, the American Indian Library Association's Youth Literature Award committee selects books... in three categories: Picture Book, Middle Grade Book, and Young Adult Book"; blogpost by Debbie Reese @ American Indians in Children's Literature
International/World Lit/Geography-categorised
(not including Europe, US, Canada, Aus & NZ)
(also see Indigenous Peoples and People of Colour (PoC))
Asia
Asian Speculative Fiction by Asian Authors -- #ownvoices - Goodreads list by user Debbie
Award-nominated Asian SFF writers - Goodreads list of books by user Benjanun
Gaysia - Goodreads list of books with LGBTQ+ Asian protagonists and authors, by user MarshallAward-nominated Asian SFF writers - Goodreads list of books by user Benjanun
Learning Disabilities
(also see Mental Illness/Mental Heath, Non Neuro-Typical/Neuro-Diverse/Autistic Spectrum, and Disabilities)
Down's Syndrome
Down's Syndrome Awareness - List of children's books from Book Trust
LGBTQ+
Aromantic
Mistlands Launch + Aromantic Representation in Webcomics - list of comics (second half of post) with aromantic representation from YA Pride (formerly The Gay YA)
General and Queer
Gaysia - Goodreads list of books with LGBTQ+ Asian protagonists and authors, by user Marshall
Intersectional Queer Fiction - list of books with Queer rep. which intersects with one or more other marginalisations from Goodreads user Evalangui
LGBT Webcomics - list from The Boy in Pink Earmuffs; some comics contain 18+ content.
Queer Indigenous Literature - list from Goodreads user Tufts LGBT Center
Mental Illness/Mental Health
(also see Disabilities, Non Neuro-typical/Neuro-Diverse/Autistic Spectrum, and Learning Disabilities)
General
Living In Recovery - list from Goodreads user April Forker ft. fiction and non-fiction which focuses on recovery from mental health problems
Non Neuro-Typical/Neuro-diverse/Autistic Spectrum
(see also Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Illness/Mental Health)
Autistic Spectrum
Books by Actually Autistic Authors - books by authors who are on the autistic spectrum from Goodreads user Jane
People of Colour (PoC)
(also see Indigenous Peoples and International/World-Lit/Geography-categorised)
Asian (ethnicity)
Asian Speculative Fiction -- #ownvoices - Goodreads list by user Debbie
Award-nominated Asian SFF writers - Goodreads list of books by user Benjanun
Gaysia - Goodreads list of books with LGBTQ+ Asian protagonists and authors, by user Marshall
General
100 Must-Read Classics by People of Color - list at Book Riot
Religious Diversity
Muslim
MUSLIMS IN YA - list by Zaheerah
Discussion Posts
General
7 Ways To Support The Diverse Books Movement, According To Experts and Activists - A list/discussion on supporting diversity from Alaina Leary @ Bustle
So excited you’re doing this again, Cee! Thanks for the links and if I find something throughout the year I find interesting, I’ll be sure to add it!
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Deletethis is awesome I didn't know you had put these lists together! I see you already have Kristen's list here. I'll think about what else you could add. I have the following categories on my blog, would the link to these categories qualify?
ReplyDeleteBOOK REVIEWS BY TOPIC OF INTEREST
Disability
Girl Power
LGBTTQQIAAP
Mental Health
Depression
Schizophrenia
Suicide
Neurodiversity
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Multicultural Interest
Own-Voices
They might - if you add the links to the form I can review them; sounds like they would qualify though!
DeleteI first put this together in 2016, with a good helping of inspo. from Naz @ Read Diverse Books, who always seemed to spark over-ambitious passion-projects in me! Lol. Unfortunately, it's a lot more work than it looks! I'm happy to do it though :)
I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work. :)
Dinh@Arlene's Book Club
Thanks so much! :) And thanks for sharing it too! :)
DeleteHey, Cee! I have a couple of posts which I saw in the last couple of months of last year which I think would be great to add, but I just wanted to ask - is this list just for stuff that was published / updated in 2018, or everything in general?
ReplyDeleteThanks in advance for this, Cee. I understand that it's a lot of work and it's such a helpful thing to be out there.
You can add whatever you want! The only reason I split them into years is so that I can keep them manageable when I'm putting them together!
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