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Category Archives: Diversity

multicultural, LGBT, etc.

Annie + Liza 4-ever

Today the Supreme Court overturned DOMA…and I’m grateful to live in an America where Liza and Annie can get legally married and live happily ever after! Thank you, Nancy Garden, for writing the book that first validated my own dreams … Continue reading →

Posted on June 26, 2013 by bcombsJune 26, 2013
Posted in Children's Book People, Diversity, Young Adult books

Politics, Prose and Pride

When we visited Politics and Prose a few weeks back for the Picture Book Panel, I took a photo of this great sign/display that was in the children’s/ya department. I thought it was a good photo to put up for … Continue reading →

Posted on June 5, 2013 by bcombsJune 18, 2013
Posted in Diversity, Uncategorized

NYPL Panel Discusses Diversity and the State of the Children’s Book

When I found out that Lucine Kasbarian, children’s book author and WLCB client, was attending  the diversity panel at NYPL this past Saturday, I asked if she would write about it for our blog.  She graciously said “yes” and so … Continue reading →

Posted on March 4, 2013 by lcashinMarch 13, 2013
Posted in Children's Literature, Diversity, Our Clients

October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard

Every few months, or at least twice a year, I fall in love with a new book. This year’s first heart-pounder is a young adult title called October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard, written by the amazing Lesléa Newman … Continue reading →

Posted on August 29, 2012 by bcombsSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Book Reviews/Poetry, Diversity | Tagged book trailers, young adult

Here, There, and Everywhere: USBBY 2011 International Honor List

Here, There, and Everywhere: The United States Board on Books for Young People cites 40 international books for its 2011 honor list I’m always interested in this list because I know I’ll see titles that I’ve missed and want to … Continue reading →

Posted on February 7, 2011 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Booklists & Bibliographies, Diversity | Tagged USBBY

Read LGBT family stories to ALL kids

Since the principals of We Love Children’s Books are also 2/3 of the engine behind Two Lives Publishing, we thought we’d make a post in support of Blogging for LGBT Families Day. Two Lives creates and sells books for children … Continue reading →

Posted on June 1, 2010 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Diversity

Review — The Popularity Papers

The Popularity Papers by Amy Ignatow Amulet Books/ Abrams, 2010 hardcover fiction, ages 9-13 Amy Ignatow’s debut novel is hilarious with a story (fifth grade girls want to crack the code of popularity) and format (almost graphic novel) that will … Continue reading →

Posted on April 19, 2010 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews/MG Fiction, Diversity

Blogging for LGBT Families Day

Today we’re blogging for a specific purpose; we’re participating in the Blogging for LGBT Families Day, hosted by Mombian on June 1, 2009. And so, We Love Children’s Books fades to background and our sister company, Two Lives Publishing, comes … Continue reading →

Posted on May 31, 2009 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Diversity

A LGBTQ Roundup

I didn’t intend to do a little roundup; it just sort of evolved on its own. It all began with a visit to the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester VT. One of several timely displays in the children’s book area caught … Continue reading →

Posted on May 19, 2009 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Book Reviews/Picture Books, Bookstores, Diversity, Happy Endings
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