Hispanic representation in children's books is quickly growing
The Latino community is represented in fewer than 10% of children's books. But that number is far better than it was in 1994: only 2%.
Source: scrippsnews.com
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UW center says diversity in kids' literature is growing, amid challenges to books nationwide
According to new numbers from UW-Madison, diversity is growing in the books read by kids, not only in the characters they read about but also in the people who make them.
United States Tessa Michaelson Schmidt Tana Elias Children Book Center American Library Association Madison Public Library
Source: nbc15.com
Author Jim Murphy Has Died; Kaepernick, Scholastic Publishing Graphic Memoir; and More | News Bites
Childrens literature has lost another giant with the death of Jim Murphy, Colin Kaepernick to release a graphic memoir, SCBWI launches new fund and programs, and more in this edition of News Bites.
Source: schoollibraryjournal.com
State grant sends more than $80,000 to Whitewater schools for books, technology
Several state officials, including U.S. Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski, presented a check to the Whitewater Unified School District at Lakeview Elementary School on Tuesday.
United States Lakeview Elementary School Caroline Pate Sarah Godlewski Michaelson Schmidt Don Vruwink
Source: gazettextra.com