The shortlist for the Diverse Voices Children’s Book Award has been announced.  The award is jointly funded by Frances Lincoln and Seven Stories – National Centre for Children’s Books.  The award recognizes the best of diversity in children’s books, specifically books for 8-12 year olds that contribute to social and cultural tolerance.

Here are the books on the shortlist:

One of a Kind by Jude (Najoud) Ensaff

Samosa Girl by Swapna Haddow

You’re Not Proper by Tariq Mehmood