Welcome to Litsy!

This engrossing, laugh-out-loud mystery/crime novel set in a Brooklyn housing project in 1969, is nothing short of book magic! Tightly plotted and masterfully crafted with a diverse cast of characters that help move the story along at an invigorating pace.

#diversebooks #fiction #mystery #crime

Acevedo‘s win came two years after the medal‘s own review into its historical lack of racial diversity, concluded that the UK‘s overwhelmingly white librarian workforce, who nominate books for the medal, were mostly unaware of titles by writers of colour.

Have you read this one?

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This was a great one to read at the end of the year to learn about voices I may not be familiar with and set me up for a really diverse reading year in 2025! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #diversebooks

If you're in the Atlanta area, stop by!

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⭐️ Utterly DELIGHTFUL. ⭐️

Fans of Little Women who love remakes and modern takes on this classic story (and who won‘t mind creative liberties) and who also want to see more diversity will enjoy this graphic novel.

Full review: https://www.writewithfey.com/2022/11/meg-jo-beth-and-amy-modern-graphic.html

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“So Not Ghoul” is a colorful, funny, poignant book about a Chinese-American ghost who is laughed at for not dressing like her peers. Great for grades 2-4, grade 3 kids into clothes may be ideal audience. My son thought “girl ghosts” were not very interesting. But it‘s a good one. #diversebooks #ghoststories #kidlit #AsianAmericanAuthors #Scarathalon22 #TeamSlaughter #31by31

No wonder this collection of crime fiction by writers of color is up for the Anthony Award! Great stories in varied styles. The opener by Tracy Clark has a fun twist. Navarez‘s “Docs at Midnight” offers suspenseful blackmail & a bittersweet look at former lovers. Highly recommend all these short stories. #anthology #diversebooks

Perfect gift for friends & relatives who are adopting! This sweet picture book is special because it addresses adoptions both foreign and domestic (books often showcase one or the other.) just heard the author, whose teens were adopted from US and China read it aloud, and this book is one our new favorites. Librarians, this would be an inclusive, fun addition to any collection! #kidlit #adoption #picturebooks #diversebooks

Y‘all, this book. I finished the audio yesterday and can‘t get it out of my head. Reading diverse books are so important. It works empathy, compassion and more understanding into peoples lives that are different than we are. 5⭐️ rec. #diversebooks #bipocauthors #importantbooks

Pizza is the best, but is it always best? Kiddo and I loved this fun, sweet book that celebrates food and cultures from around the world. (Bibimbap-yum!) Bonus: We were inspired to make pizza from the recipe at the back. #5stars #picturebook #diversebooks