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.
Source: nbc15.com
Author Jim Murphy Has Died; Kaepernick, Scholastic Publishing Graphic Memoir; and More | News Bites
Children's 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.
Source: gazettextra.com