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!
7 Queer Ghost Stories to Read This Fall - Book Riot list from Danika Ellis
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)
General
8 New Queer Books to Read for Disability Pride Month - list from Danika Ellis @ Book Riot
9 Must-Read New Books by Indigenous Authors Out in 2025 - Native American and First Nations Indigenous authors; list from Danika Ellis @ Book Riot
(also see Indigenous Peoples and People of Colour (PoC))
Happy Agender Pride Day 2025! - list from Dahlia Adler @ LGBTQ Reads
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)
General
Indigenous Peoples
(also see People of Colour (PoC) and International/World-Lit/Geography-categorised)First Nations Peoples
Happy Native American Heritage Month 2024! - Intersectional list featuring Native American and First Nations Queer books, from Dahlia Adler @ LGBTQ Reads
Native Americans
Happy Native American Heritage Month 2024! - Intersectional list featuring Native American and First Nations Queer books, from Dahlia Adler @ LGBTQ Reads
9 Must-Read New Books by Indigenous Authors Out in 2025 - Native American and First Nations Indigenous authors; list from Danika Ellis @ Book Riot
Turtle Island (USA + Canada) Indigenous Peoples
Happy Native American Heritage Month 2024! - Intersectional list featuring Native American and First Nations Queer books, from Dahlia Adler @ LGBTQ Reads
9 Must-Read New Books by Indigenous Authors Out in 2025 - Native American and First Nations Indigenous authors; list from Danika Ellis @ Book Riot
International/World Lit/Geography-categorised
(not including Europe, US, Canada, Aus & NZ)(also see Indigenous Peoples and People of Colour (PoC))
Asian (nationalities and ethnicities)
3 From My TBR: South Korean Novels In Translation - list from here @ Dora Reads
5 Sapphic Books to Read for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month - list from Alice P @ The Lesbrary of 5 Sapphic (women who love women,) books with Asian characters and/or authors; doesn't appear to include any Pacific Islander books, although I might be missing something.
Korean (nationalities and ethnicities)
3 From My TBR: South Korean Novels In Translation - list from here @ Dora Reads
South Korean (nationality and ethnicity)
3 From My TBR: South Korean Novels In Translation - list from here @ Dora Reads
LGBTQ+
Agender
General and/or Queer
8 New Queer Books to Read for Disability Pride Month - list from Danika Ellis @ Book Riot
Best LGBT Historical Fiction Books - list from Carlie @ She's Becoming Bookish
Bookish News: 10 Queer SFF Books I’m Excited For in 2025 (Part 2) - list from Kit @ Metaphors & moonlight
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
Happy (Upcoming) Pan Visibility Day 2025! - list from Dahlia Adler @ LGBTQ Reads
10 Must-Read Trans Women and Transfeminine Authors From the UK - list from Danika Ellis @ Book Riot
(also see Indigenous Peoples and International/World-Lit/Geography-categorised)
You Need To Read These 4 Diverse YA Books - List of books by and/or about PoC, from April @ Books & Wine
Fave Five: Queer Gothic Horror - List from Dahlia Adler @ LGBTQ Reads
Fave Five: Queer YA Zombie Novels - List from Dahlia Adler @ LGBTQ Reads
Fave Five: YA About Ghosts and/or Ghost Hunters, Part I - List from Dahlia Adler @ LGBTQ Reads
Happy Native American Heritage Month 2024! - Intersectional list featuring Native American and First Nations Queer books, from Dahlia Adler @ LGBTQ Reads
Non-Binary/NB+
Happy Agender Pride Day 2025! - list from Dahlia Adler @ LGBTQ Reads
Pansexual
Sapphic (WLW)
5 Sapphic Books to Read for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month - list from Alice P @ The Lesbrary of 5 Sapphic (women who love women,) books with Asian characters and/or authors; doesn't appear to include any Pacific Islander books, although I might be missing something.
Transgender/Trans+
Happy Agender Pride Day 2025! - list from Dahlia Adler @ LGBTQ Reads
Transgender/Trans+ Women+
10 Must-Read Trans Women and Transfeminine Authors From the UK - list from Danika Ellis @ Book Riot
(Black, Indigenous and) People of Colour ((BI)PoC)
(UK - Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME))
Asian (nationalities and ethnicities)
3 From My TBR: South Korean Novels In Translation - list from here @ Dora Reads
5 Sapphic Books to Read for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month - list from Alice P @ The Lesbrary of 5 Sapphic (women who love women,) books with Asian characters and/or authors; doesn't appear to include any Pacific Islander books, although I might be missing something.
General
Korean (nationalities and ethnicities)
3 From My TBR: South Korean Novels In Translation - list from here @ Dora Reads
South Korean (nationalities and ethnicities)
3 From My TBR: South Korean Novels In Translation - list from here @ Dora Reads
It's awesome that you're still maintaining this, even if you're not a great mindspace right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roberta :) - just my little butterfly-wings flapping against the negativity of the world! Lol.
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