Here is an article that was given to me by a friend just published in The NY Times about the lack of children of color being represented in the children's book market or even the general book market as a whole. Publishers, literary agents and even bookstores talk a very good game of equality, but their actions don't say the same. We (meaning everyone; black, white, asian, latino, indian, etc.) have to fight for stories being told from all perspectives, because that brings awareness, understanding and ultimately connection with each other as a human race. It starts with the children! Click the link below and let's make change!
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/16/opinion/sunday/the-apartheid-of-childrens-literature.html?_r=0
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