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The organization We Need Diverse Books has come a long way from its 2014 origins, when reaction to BookCon's all-white, mostly male author lineup galvanized discussions online. What started as [...]

Vampire stories have long used monstrosity as a metaphor for queer communities or left marginalized characters out altogether. But today's readers are finding that modern vampires are all about embracing [...]

Renee Watson, best known as the author of Piecing Me Together, a YA novel that received the 2017 Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Honor, has written 20 books [...]

This year marks 15 years in the publishing industry for author Kekla Magoon. And how is she celebrating? By adding four more books to her catalog, of course. In the [...]

The article from Publishers Weekly highlights the journeys of six debut authors in the children's literature genre. It features Tigest Girma, who found solace in books after moving from Ethiopia to Australia and eventually wrote a Black vampire novel. Jeff Drew's debut picture book, inspired by his love for illustration, is a seek-and-find adventure. Cai Tse combined her passion for Chinese lion dancing and art to create a graphic novel, while Jill Tew's YA science fiction debut explores the consequences of advancing technology. Rachel Michelle Wilson's book on embracing embarrassing moments fosters community, and Tony Weaver Jr.'s graphic novel memoir addresses bullying and mental health. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Making Space at the Table" from Publishers Weekly discusses conversations about diversity in the publishing industry, focusing on the experiences of publishing professionals of color. It features insights from agents and editors like Tanya McKinnon, Anjali Singh, Quressa Robinson, Regina Brooks, Deborah Ghim, Nicole Counts, Stacey Barney, Ibrahim Ahmad, Sally Kim, and the organization We Need Diverse Books. These professionals share their experiences, challenges, and efforts to advocate for diverse narratives and authors in the industry. The article also highlights the work of independent children's publishers Lil’ Libros, Bitty Bao, and Gloo Books in promoting bilingual and culturally attuned early readers. [Extracted from the article]

Lore and escapism were what drew Terry J. Benton-Walker to fantasy books, even as a child growing up in a part of rural Georgia with no bookstores. His love for [...]

The novel takes place in a very traditional setting for horror stories and thrillers: summer camp. What about that setting intrigued you and made it the best fit for this [...]

This article introduces four debut authors and their children's and young adult novels. Amber Chen's "Of Jade and Dragons" is a YA novel that draws inspiration from ancient Asian history and combines genres like historical romance, thriller, and fantasy. LaDarrion Williams's "Blood at the Root" is a YA fantasy novel that incorporates Southern culture and a Black cast into the magical school trope. K.A. Cobell's "Looking for Smoke" is a YA thriller that addresses the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and features Blackfeet characters. Cassandra Calin, a popular cartoonist, has ventured into the middle-grade graphic novel genre with "The New Girl," which explores the challenges of moving to a new country and experiencing one's first period. Calin hopes that readers will find inspiration in the relatable experiences of her protagonist. These authors bring diverse perspectives and representation to children's and YA literature. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on promising young adult debut authors and their respective novels. It discusses about the Joelle Wellington, a copywriter by day and author by night, explores societal fears tinged with racism in her debut novel, the contemporary young adult horror-thriller "Their Vicious Games." It mentions about the Linda Cheng, a Taiwanese immigrant, debuts with "Gorgeous Gruesome Faces," a young adult novel combining horror, Asian pop, and psychological thriller elements.

The article discusses the evolution of vampire stories in modern literature, focusing on the inclusion of diverse perspectives and marginalized voices in the genre. Authors of color are reclaiming the vampire narrative, exploring themes of identity, queerness, and representation in their works. The new generation of vampire stories offers hope for marginalized readers to see themselves as heroes and monsters with agency, challenging traditional stereotypes and expanding the canon to include a wider range of voices. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents information related to various debut picture book writers including Jesús Trejo, Ari Tyson, and Balint Zsako. It states that Trejo believes more picture books like his book "Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock" should be written about families, who have hard but necessary occupations but remain unnoticed to the world. Incidents that led Tison to writing her book "Saints of the Household" are described. It explains how Zsako came up with the story of his book "Bunny & Tree."