05/01/2014 ecmyers
We need diverse books because the only book character that looked like me when I was a kid was Claudia Kishi.

We need diverse books because the only book character that looked like me when I was a kid was Claudia Kishi, who admittedly is awesome.

Happy May Day, everyone!

Today is the first of three days of online campaigning for more diverse books! It seems appropriate to begin this on May 1, because May Day has become known in the U.S. as a day for promoting change. “Mayday” is also an internationally recognized distress signal, and we do need help. Mayday. Mayday. Mayday.

The call for diversity in books means we want to see books written by and about people of all races, genders, abilities, sexual orientations, cultures, religions, shapes, sizes, and more. Traditionally, diversity has been underrepresented in publishing, because supposedly diverse books don’t sell. It’s hard to sell what isn’t there or is hidden. We need to change that too, so we not only need to see more diverse books, but we need to buy and promote them too.

#WeNeedDiverseBooks has been trending for the past couple of days on Twitter, and we hope it continues to generate interest, along with the other phases of the campaign. Today, check out http://weneeddiversebooks.tumblr.com and share and submit photos telling everyone “We need diverse books because…”

Visit Facebook for more info on the #WeNeedDiverseBooks campaign and find out how to spread the word and get involved. And follow along on Twitter and Tumblr from May 1-3. Thank you!

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ecmyers

I'm a YA author who spends too much time on the internet.

Comments (2)

  1. como diria mi abuela "Dios los cria y diablo los ajunta". Creia q los millones eran para comprar medicinas o crear trabajo…ya se verá.saludos

  2. Karie. Please, write us a book. I do not say this often because I am a super critical reader, but you are astounding writer. Your message needs to get out there. You are SO talented. I am so so so deeply sorry for your pain. Love from a stranger,Melina from Thewildercoast

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