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Tag Archives: Diversity
Fairy tales around the world
We have recently added to our Traditional Tales section a series of Beloved Tales published by Raintree. These are collections, in one sli [...]
Recommended books for challenging transphobia
Wednesday 17th May 2017 was International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia and I was fortunate enough to join the related se [...]
Reflecting Realities in Children’s Literature
I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Reflecting Realities: British Values in Children’s Literature conference last w [...]
February is LGBT History Month
 What is LGBT History Month? LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history and t [...]
Exhibition of books for young people with disabilities 16th to 20th May 2016
    WHAT:                2015 IBBY Selection of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities WHEN:       [...]
Poetry award shortlist and other award news
CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) The shortlist has been announced for the annual poetry prize and includes a novel writt [...]
Reflections on hosting the IBBY Honour Book 2014 collection
   The Centre recently hosted a touring collection of international illustrated books from the IBBY Honour List 2014. Every two year [...]
Challenging stereotypes through fairy tales
   Ensuring that the books we share with children include characters which represent our diverse world can be difficult when it comes to [...]
Books featuring LGBT characters
February is LGBT History Month and I thought that I would take this opportunity to recommend a few children’s books featuring LGBT cha [...]
Refugees and asylum seekers in children’s books
Stories which offer the reader a new or different viewpoint are essential books for children to help them understand the world. The often na [...]
Cultural diversity – 50 of the best children’s books
Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children’s Books has released Diverse Voices – a list of 50 books celebrating cultural di [...]
Finding Inclusive Children’s Books
Although we are seeing a welcome increase in both the amount of children’s books that feature a range of diverse characters and the am [...]
