Meet the Translator: Tal Goldfajn on translating a beloved Brazilian classic By Katy Dycus Tal Goldfajn is a translator and linguist in the Spanish and Portuguese Program in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at UMass Amherst. Her most recent English tra…

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a #Brazilian children’s classic into English? Our interview with translator Tal Goldfajn is a reminder why #diverseLit matters for young readers everywhere

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Found Family in Urban Fantasy: Why We Crave It - Roger Hyttinen Author Explore why found family dominates urban fantasy—from Dresden Files to Supernatural. Discover how outcasts create chosen families that heal, survive, and belong.

New on the blog: Found Family in Urban Fantasy — Why We Crave It. Because sometimes magic isn’t spells or monsters, but the rag-tag crew you find on the road. buff.ly/iPxtwMd #UrbanFantasy #FoundFamily #IndieAuthor #Bookish #WritersOfBlueSky #FantasyReads #DiverseLit #WritingThoughts

The Rise of 'OwnVoices' in Urban Fantasy - Roger Hyttinen Author Exploring the rise of #OwnVoices in urban fantasy—how authors from marginalized communities are reshaping the genre with authentic perspectives, richer world-building, and more inclusive magic.

New post up: “The Rise of ‘OwnVoices’ in Urban Fantasy.” As someone writing paranormal noir + queerness + city grit — I’m all in on voices that come from lived experience. Weirder worlds, truer stories. buff.ly/XdrCVWp #WritingLife #LGBTQAuthors #UrbanFantasy #IndieWriting #OwnVoices #DiverseLit

We recently announced the ILA 2025 Children’s & YA Book Award winners! 🏆 Selected for their authenticity, artistry, and cultural resonance, these emerging voices will share their experiences on August 20 at 5:00 p.m. ET during a live webinar: buff.ly/k01PeKT #ILA #KidLit #YANovels #DiverseLit

Widening the Lens in "Obasan" by Joy Kogawa An intricately beautiful and compelling novel, Obasan begins with the death of the narrator Naomi Nakane’s Uncle. As an adult, Naomi had tried hard to separate herself from her childhood experience in...

The US isn't the only country to have to reckon with its treatment of Its citizens of Japanese descent during WWII. Check out my blog on Obasan at
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Hollywood Pride, a novel by Amy Kaufman Burk

Assigned to tutor the leader of the toughest gang. A knife fight in the library. A gay student attacked by a pack. Welcome to Caroline’s first few weeks at Hollywood High School. How’s she going to find her way?

#LGBTQbooksky #diverselit #YAbooksky

Looking forward to this event tonight! I had the opportunity to review a delightful children’s book offered by Pack N Go Girls #kidlit #diverselit #culturallyrelevant #readyyourworld #gifted

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New year, new mission! 🌟 In 2025, we’re advocating for more inclusive and diverse literature in schools and libraries. 📚 Let’s champion stories that reflect every voice! 💬

[🎨 Graphic by Abigail Hibbard ]

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