Here are the links I shared on my Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr accounts this week that I think are cool:
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Characters in children’s books are almost always white, and it’s a big problem – The Washington Post http://buff.ly/1AbfjpD #yalit
‘Harriet the Spy’ Park Hangout Honored as a Literary Landmark http://buff.ly/1646g0W #kidlit
How our children’s book about a gay superhero avoided the straightwash | The Guardian http://buff.ly/1smpHH0 #lgbt #kidlit
Jacqueline Woodson On Growing Up, Coming Out And Saying Hi To Strangers : Code Switch : NPR http://buff.ly/1sgtX0l #kidlit
What are the best children’s books on the true spirit of Christmas? | Children’s books | The Guardian http://buff.ly/1D3RI04 #kidlit
Why Amelia Bedelia Is Literally The Most Terrifying Character Ever – Dorkly Post http://buff.ly/1IGf10f #kidlit #humor
TEEN READS
Rainbow Rowell’s Next Is CARRY ON – EarlyWord – http://buff.ly/1z7YCwi #yalit
ReedPOP & We Need Diverse Books Team Up For BookCon – GalleyCat http://buff.ly/1IFvrWy #yalit
Stacked: "Best of 2014" in YA Fiction List Break Down http://buff.ly/1Abfp0C #yalit
YA Trilogies That Ended in 2014 (That You Should Read in 2015)| EricSmith | http://buff.ly/1zYDLL6 #yalit
