Diverse Books

Elephants, mice, and dragons make their appearance in these fun and festive board books and picture books.

Graphic novels by and about Indigenous people are a growing and essential category. Share these during Native American Heritage Month and all year long.

The YA author shares how laughter through tears is a survival tactic employed by her protagonists—and Indigenous people—to get through difficult times.

Native American Heritage Month, celebrated in November, celebrates the rich histories, cultures, achievements, and stories of Indigenous peoples across the United States. Share these four YA titles, all with Indigenous protagonists, with young readers in time for NAHM and anytime during the year.

In this exclusive interview, J. Elle talks with SLJ about fantasy inspiring young adults' imaginations, how both she and her main character have grown over the course of three books, and what she hopes readers will take away from her trilogy.

The five titles honored by the National Book Foundation include three novels in verse.

Celebrate Diwali, Mid-Autumn Festival, and a wedding with these fun fall titles!

Take the next four (or more!) minutes to read an exclusive interview with Amber McBride about The Leaving Room, her latest novel in verse for young adults.

PEN America released data for the 2024–25 school year, with more than 6,800 instances of book bans in districts across the country.