Give the gift of a book that reflects diversity in the U.S.

 Only 31% of picture books have featured Black characters in the last 20 years

When it comes to selecting books for yourself or others, it can be hard to choose — let alone to know where to start, especially if you’re looking for a read with diverse characters and storylines.

It’s true that the number of children’s books by and about Black people has been steadily rising since 2018, according to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Cooperative Children’s Book Center, jumping from 17% in 2018 to 22% in 2021...

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Ken Notes: Great resources and suggestions at the link! Consider gifting one of these to a teacher, library, or a little free library....