Your resource for all things bookish diversity is back! (...Finally.)
Welcome to the 10th Bookish Diversity Link List, 2025.
But I was determined, given the dumpster-fire state of the world, to carry on with the list this year.
So here we are, a little late, a little metaphorically battered and bruised, but still fighting to promote diversity in books. Because it takes a lot of positivity to counter negativity - and the world has plenty of negativity right now.
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!
Paranormal InvestiGAYtors: 5 Queer YA Books About Hauntings and Possessions - List from Danika Ellis @ Book Riot
Queer Witchy YA Stories for the Season - List from Kelly Jensen @ Book Riot
(also see Indigenous Peoples and International/World-Lit/Geography-categorised)
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(also see Non-neurotypical/Neuro-diverse/Autistic Spectrum, Disabilities, and Learning Disabilities.)
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Not all tropes are bad - far from it, but so many can be used harmfully against marginalised groups.
It's important to learn about tropes and how they affect our perceptions, especially of groups that are all too often stereotyped or dehumanised.
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!
*(I've never managed it, but a girl can dream)
So what counts?
Well, a variety of stuff, but just as an example:
Some stuff that DOESN'T count:
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 - broken link or concerning content etc. - 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.
Lit-erally Black - blog dedicated to books by Black authors
The Brown Bookshelf - blog devoted to African American kids literature (inc. YA)
Theytus Books - Indigenous publishing house, First Nations-owned
All Our Worlds - Diverse Fantastic Fiction - a resource for diverse Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Speculative fiction
Bookish Brews Featured Bookshelf: Recent Book Releases - section of Amanda's Bookish Brews devoted to highlighting recent diverse releases - the books featured change with time
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 (YouTube Channel)
American Indians in Children's Literature - excellent blog run by Debbie Reese looking at representation of Native Americans, especially in children's books
The Lesbrary - blog focussed on lesbian and F/F books
The Lesbian Review (Book Section) - reviews, top 10s, book club, etc. of F/F books
The Lesbrary - blog focussed on lesbian and F/F books
American Indians in Children's Literature - excellent blog run by Debbie Reese looking at representation of Native Americans, especially in children's books
Black Lesbian Literary Collective
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'
Reading Zimbabwe
(also see Mental Illness/Mental Health, Non Neuro-Typical/Neuro-diverse/Autistic Spectrum, and Learning Disabilities)
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(also see Indigenous Peoples and People of Colour (PoC))
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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
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 - broken link or concerning content etc. - 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
African Nationalities
Black
The Brown Bookshelf - blog devoted to African American kids literature (inc. YA)
Sistahs on the Shelf - Black Lesbian book blog
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
Living Traditions Writers Group - Canadian blog & website dedicated to an Indigenous writers' group
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
First Nations
Theytus Books - Indigenous publishing house, First Nations-owned
General
All Our Worlds - Diverse Fantastic Fiction - a resource for diverse Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Speculative fiction
Bookish Brews - blog from Amanda, focussed on Diverse books, authors, and characters. Decolonize your bookshelf!
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 (YouTube Channel)
Indigenous Peoples
Living Traditions Writers Group - Canadian blog & website dedicated to an Indigenous writers' group
Theytus Books - Indigenous publishing house, First Nations-owned
Latinxs in Kid Lit - blog focussed on Latinx rep in YA, MG, and other kids' books
The Lesbian Review (Book Section) - reviews, top 10s, book club, etc. of F/F books
Latinx
Latinxs in Kid Lit - blog focussed on Latinx rep in YA, MG, and other kids' books
Lesbian (and Sapphic/WLW)
Sistahs on the Shelf - Black Lesbian book blog
The Lesbrary - blog focussed on lesbian and F/F books
The Lesbrary Goodreads Project - Lesbrary Goodreads lists
Black Lesbian Literary Collective
LGBTQ+
Casey The Canadian Lesbrarian - book blog with a focus on Canadian Queer lit
Sistahs on the Shelf - Black Lesbian book blog
The Lesbian Review (Book Section) - reviews, top 10s, book club, etc. of F/F books
The Lesbrary - blog focussed on lesbian and F/F books
The Lesbrary Goodreads Project - Lesbrary Goodreads lists
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
Lit-erally Black - blog dedicated to books by Black authors
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
Sistahs on the Shelf - Black Lesbian book blog
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
Lists
Disability
(also see Mental Illness/Mental Health, Non Neuro-Typical/Neuro-diverse/Autistic Spectrum, and Learning Disabilities)
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Eastern European (Ethnicity & Nationality)
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General
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Indigenous Peoples
(also see People of Colour (PoC) and International/World-Lit/Geography-categorised)[links added soon]
International/World Lit/Geography-categorised
(not including Europe, US, Canada, Aus & NZ)(also see Indigenous Peoples and People of Colour (PoC))
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Learning Disabilities
(also see Mental Illness/Mental Heath, Non Neuro-Typical/Neuro-Diverse/Autistic Spectrum, and Disabilities)[Links added soon]
LGBTQ+
General and/or Queer
Mental Illness/Mental Health
(also see Disabilities, Non Neuro-typical/Neuro-Diverse/Autistic Spectrum, and Learning Disabilities)[links added soon]
Non Neuro-Typical/Neuro-diverse/Autistic Spectrum
(see also Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Illness/Mental Health)[links added soon]
(Black, Indigenous and) People of Colour ((BI)PoC)
(UK - Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME))
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Religious Diversity
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Traveller and Roma
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Discussion Posts
Disability
(also see Mental Illness/Mental Health, Non Neuro-Typical/Neuro-Diverse/Autistic Spectrum, and Learning Disabilities)[links added soon]
General
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Indigenous Peoples
(also see People of Colour (PoC) and International/World-Lit/Geography-Categorised)[links added soon]
International/World-Lit/Geography-categorised
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LGBTQ+
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Mental Illness/Mental Health
(also see Non-neurotypical/Neuro-diverse/Autistic Spectrum, Disabilities, and Learning Disabilities.)
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Non-neurotypical/Neuro-diverse/Autistic Spectrum
(also see disabilities, mental illness/mental health, and learning disabilities)[links added soon]
(Black, Indigenous and) People of Colour ((BI)PoC)
(UK - Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME))
(also see Indigenous Peoples and International/World-Lit/Geography-categorised)[Links added soon]
Religious Diversity
Advice For Writing Diversity
See also: Stereotypes and Tropes
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Stereotypes and Tropes
Not all tropes are bad - far from it, but so many can be used harmfully against marginalised groups.
It's important to learn about tropes and how they affect our perceptions, especially of groups that are all too often stereotyped or dehumanised.
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