Tag: Black characters in fiction
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Flashback Friday + A Giveaway: Dragons in a Bag
Hello Meltingpot Readers, Remember back in February of the is year when I had award-winning author, Zetta Elliott on the podcast to talk about diversity in children’s publishing? That was such a riveting episode and one of my favorites because Zetta is just an amazing storyteller – whether she’s talking about magical dragons in Brooklyn,…
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Meltingpot Mondays: 3 Great Kids Books Full of Black Girl Magic
Hello Meltingpot Readers, This summer Babygirl (who turned eight in July) and I read some great books together. As usual, I always try to find books that feature diverse main characters. They don’t have to feature Black girls, but if they do, I’m extra happy. And I am always searching for books that feature Black…
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MAMP Podcast Episode #6: A Candid Conversation about Diversity in Kid Lit with Zetta Elliott
On episode #6 of the My American Meltingpot podcast, I am joined by author, activist and educator, Zetta Elliott for a passionate conversation about diversity in children’s literature. Zetta has written over 30 books for children, teens and young adults and is committed to telling stories featuring Black characters in the most unexpected places. From…
