Stereotypes

https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=straight-talk-on-race-challenging-the-stereotypes-in-kids- – Article in how authors can be more thoughtful in why and how they are portraying certain cultures and avoiding stereotypes.

The Danger of a Single Story – Video on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie talking about how one single story can stereotype a certain group.

http://disabilityinkidlit.com/– Discusses the portrayal of disability in middle grade and young adult literature using articles, reviews, interviews, and discussions from a disabled perspective.

Tough Stories

https://www.publicbooks.org/refugee-stories-for-young-readers/ – A deeper look in the refugee stories for young readers. The article looks specifically into The Journey.

https://booksforlittles.com/ – Resource for finding children’s picture books that discuss tough stories.

Race

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tomi-adeyemi-children-of-blood-and-bone_n_5af5d71ae4b032b10bfa735f – Interview with Tomi Adeyemi of Children of Blood and Bone (one of my favorite books this year). It talks about her inspiration in writing the book.

http://www.zettaelliott.com/race-representation-in-asian-american-kid-lit/ – Discusses the race and representation in Asian American kid literature. The article considers the content and the authors.

Other

https://www.teachingforchange.org/selecting-anti-bias-books – Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books.

https://www.theconsciouskid.org/– Resource that promotes the accessibility of underrepresented and oppressed groups in children’s books.

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/70037-children-s-literature-and-the-censorship-conversation-dialogues-on-challenged-books.html – Discussion about the censorship of challenged books in children’s literature.