The Bookish Diversity Link List 2019

Let's get moving my dearest nerdlets!

I didn't manage to make 2018's list all that I wanted it to be - not least because 2018 was stressful and hard as hell.

2019 though? Let's kick some butt!

Just like with the original link list, it'll start small and continue to grow throughout the year.

Once again, my (hopefully achievable) aim is to get at least one link for EVERY category - so if you can help out, check out the info. below!


This is a list I started back in 2016 as a resource for those interested in the Diversity Movement and promoting diversity in books.




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 - 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






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Previous Link Lists

The Bookish Diversity Link List 2016
The Bookish Diversity Link List 2017
The Bookish Diversity Link List 2018

General

African Nationalities

Reading Zimbabwe

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
Diverse Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books - Absolutely awesome section of Kristen Burns' Metaphors and Moonlight blog, containing lists of books, discussion posts, and resources
Let's Fox About It (Books Section) - Culture & media site founded by the wonderful Ceillie Simkiss
We Need Diverse Books
We Need Diverse Books (YouTube Channel)

Indigenous Peoples 

American Indians in Children's Literature - excellent blog run by Debbie Reese looking at representation of Native Americans, especially in children's books

Latinx

Latinxs in Kid Lit - blog focussed on Latinx rep in YA, MG, and other kids' books

Lesbian (and Sapphic/WLW)

The Lesbrary - blog focussed on lesbian and F/F books

LGBTQ+

YA Pride
The Lesbrary - blog focussed on lesbian and F/F books
LGBTQ Reads

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) (UK - Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME))

Latinxs in Kid Lit - blog focussed on Latinx rep in YA, MG, and other kids' books
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
The Brown Bookshelf - blog devoted to African American kids literature (inc. YA)
WOCreads - Bina's excellent blog: 'reading & reviewing works by women of color'

Zimbabwean Nationality

Reading Zimbabwe

Lists

Indigenous Peoples

(also see People of Colour (PoC) and International/World-Lit/Geography-categorised)


Canadian Indigenous Peoples

108 Indigenous writers to read, as recommended by you - A list from CBC, focussing mainly on Candian Indigenous writers, but also including other Indigenous Peoples


General

108 Indigenous writers to read, as recommended by you - A list from CBC, focussing mainly on Candian Indigenous writers, but also including other Indigenous Peoples

LGBTQ+

Bisexual

Bisexual YA Books - list from Ava Mortier @ YA Interrobang; ADDED 21ST SEPTEMBER


General

100 Must-Read LGBTQIA YA Books - Awesome list by Casey Stepaniuk @ Book Riot, with rep. marked, and PoC #OwnVoices highlighted with a *
Masterlist of literature about/including LGBTQ+ Muslims - List from LGBTQIA+ books

People of Colour (PoC) (UK - Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME))

(also see Indigenous Peoples and International/World-Lit/Geography-categorised)



Asian Ethnicity

Suggested Reading - A database of books by Asian Australian writers from Pencilled In



Women of Colour

5 Science Fiction and Fantasy Women of Color Authors to Read After Octavia Butler - list from Casey Stepaniuk @ Book Riot

Religious Diversity

Muslims

Masterlist of literature about/including LGBTQ+ Muslims - List from LGBTQIA+ books

Discussion Posts

General

Reviewing Books Outside Your Lane - Advice from Fadwa @ Word Wonders on reviewing Diverse Books without #OwnVoices experience of a marginalisation

LGBTQ+

Transgender


How to Review a Trans Book as a Cis Person - V. helpful advice from ifoundmyselfreading (#OwnVoices Transgender person)

Advice For Writing Diversity

General

Reviewing Books Outside Your Lane - Advice from Fadwa @ Word Wonders on reviewing Diverse Books without #OwnVoices experience of a marginalisation

Writing Reviews

How to Review a Trans Book as a Cis Person - V. helpful advice from ifoundmyselfreading (#OwnVoices Transgender person)
Reviewing Books Outside Your Lane - Advice from Fadwa @ Word Wonders on reviewing Diverse Books without #OwnVoices experience of a marginalisation