DISCOVER NEW BOOKS
Tell Me More Diverse Voices- Children's and Young Adult
Diverse voices provide a fresh look at important themes for younger readers. Moderator Suzy Hawley
welcomes authors Jessica Outram, Sherri Winston, Kim Johnson, Mariana Llanos, and Hayley Dennings
to talk about their exciting new fiction.
At a Glance:
Bernice and the Georgian Bay Gold: In 1914, young Bernice lives with her Métis family in a lighthouse on Georgian Bay. When she finds a treasure map pointing to gold, Bernice sets out in a rowboat with the map and her dog, searching for adventure.
Shark Teeth: From National Book Award longlisted author Sherri Winston comes an important middle grade novel about a girl’s tumultuous journey to keep her family together, even when she’s falling apart.
The Color of a Lie: In 1955, a Black family passes for white and moves to a “Whites Only” town in the suburbs. Caught between two worlds, a teen boy puts his family at risk as he uncovers racist secrets about his suburb.
This Ravenous Fate: In this fantasy of Jazz Age Harlem, where warring factions of oligarchs, gangsters, and vampires vie for power and control, a young vampire and the girl who once betrayed her are drawn to one another.
Vampirita and the Angry Mob: Vampirita moves from Lima, Peru, to Sunny City, California, longing for adventure. But her mom wants them to blend in. Vampirita, missing her Peruvian home, plans to stir up trouble to return. Will she succeed or find surprises in Sunny City? Also available in Spanish.
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Tell Me More Diverse Voices Webinar
Richly diverse voices elevate new buzzworthy titles as Moderator Carol Levers welcomes authors
Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Toni Shiloh, Jenny Erlingsson, and Julian Randall.
At a Glance:
When God Became White: Over time, European Christians cast Jesus in their own image, with art that imagined a fair-skinned Savior. Kim examines the roots of the distortion, its harmful impact on the world, and shows what it looks like to recover the biblical reality of a nonwhite, nongendered God.
A Run at Love: Piper and her best friend Tucker dream of winning the Kentucky Derby. But when her family is embroiled in a scandal, she and Tuck will have to survive the onslaught to make it to the winner’s circle—and each other.
Her Part to Play: Debut author Jenny Erlingsson pens a tale of finding love and second chances on the movie set. Her diverse cast comes alive with faith, romance, and a touch of humor to create a story worthy of the big screen.
The Dead Don’t Need Reminding: This brilliant, adult nonfiction debut from the acclaimed MG author and poet weaves two personal narratives of recovery and reclamation, spliced with a dazzle of pop-culture.