From historical fiction to speculative fiction, these books tell stories of ordinary and extraordinary lives that explore the worlds of art, war and so much more. Oct, 2014 so much by trish cooke and illustrated by helen oxenbury has made the 50 best culturally diverse books list. I love books great books new books books to read book suggestions book recommendations reading lists book lists sherman alexie. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. See more ideas about books, books to read and my books. Youve read all of khaled hosseini, and you realize that despite the fact that kathryn stockett writes about minorities, she actually isnt one, and salman rushdie is just too wonky for your book club. The girl who stood up for education and changed the world has been recommended in this blog of diverse books that make a big impact. The 20 best book club suggestions to get your book club talking. We also use nonfiction works as a supplement to expand our understanding of the. I feel like its a book that can start a great conversation at a first book club meeting. If it would be helpful, heres a list of books ive read that i can confidently recommend for my book club or yours most suggestions are made with women. Popular book club 2014 books share book recommendations. Need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. These eight diverse book club picks for summer, from memoir to ya to fiction, will capture readers attention while slipping outside the comfort zone and into the experiences by diverse. Like no other by una lamarche discussion july 24, 2014 by sandie 8 comments welcome to the launch of the ya diversity book club, a monthly feature we created in partnership with three other book bloggers.
Books with a noncaucasian person as theone of the lead characters. Dec 03, 2014 nprs book concierge our guide to 2014s great reads. Ya diversity book club, books, reading, diverse books. Book club suggestions if your most diverse pick was the help. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, orphan train by christina baker kline, the goldfinch by donna tartt, the r. Great books for middle school book clubs pernille ripp. Diversity book lists share book recommendations with. This special collection is certainly helping my efforts to stock the classroom library with diverse book titles. All have already published in hardcover and ebook, and all will publish in paperback between january and april 2014. Book suggestions for a diverse group of 20 year old girls with different tastes. Selecting each months book requires walking a fine line between art and science, preplanning and sheer luck. Popular teen book club books share book recommendations.
Oct 14, 2014 what are the best diverse books for children and teenagers. Thank you so much for putting this together and starting it. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic. Wednesday, january 29, 2014 the night circus by erin morgenstern fiction. There is nothing better than discussing good books with your friends.
We need diverse books is a 501c3 nonprofit and a grassroots organization of childrens book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. At target, find a wide range of books to choose from including poetry books, cookbooks and selfimprovement books. Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. The members of the diverse books club are dedicated to learning about the world and our fellow humans. Sydney sweeney on chapters 710 of we used to be friends. Thus we are here to offer you the best book club recommendations books that everyone will enjoy reading. Jun 03, 2014 diverse summer reading picks for kids school is ending, so what can parents do to keep their kids reading this summer.
Our parenting guests share book recommendations for young readers, with a. Nprs book concierge our guide to 2014 s great reads. From thrillers and fantasy to drama and adventure, books are a great way to keep you entertained for hours. It would be fascinating, timely and a much easier commitment than a book club because, honestly, who ever finishes the book on time. Starting a book club at work can be a great way to enrich your workplace. We love to help, so please stop by the reference desk, call, or use the chat feature on our website to ask us for suggestions anytime. Dec 09, 2016 we need diverse books has also partnered with scholastic reading club to create a special collection of diverse books that students and teachers can order through their flyers. Bookworms tend to be an introverted bunch and sometimes it is difficult getting book club members to come up with lively discussion about a particular book i know it is for me anyway. Our list is not exhaustive, and we welcome suggestions of current, active sites that provide diverse book lists.
My mustread book club picks for 2020 features a diverse list of handpicked stories that are perfect for you and your book club. Apr 19, 2018 very early on in our book club experiences, students had many ideas for how to make them better. Jan 14, 2017 the 10 titles book clubs are buzzing about in 2017 by mackenzie dawson. Tailor it to your industry and the specific knowledge you would like to gain. Why we need diverse ya books that represent marginalized. Cutting for stone by abraham verghese, the next book club selection. Mar 17, 2017 i am trying to choose works that cover as much ground as possible and are diverse, emma wrote to her book club in.
Many book club members also come to the library for help choosing their next book club book. Oct 09, 2014 an articles club would be just like a book club, i wrote, but well read articles. Being bookish is part of our identity, and its one were proud to have and share with you. Online shopping for book club picks from a great selection at books store. Covid19 resources a letter from we need diverse books in response to covid19 wndb emergency fund for diverse creatives in childrens publishing resources for. About four years ago i was a member of our hoa board. Aug 25, 2014 youve read all of khaled hosseini, and you realize that despite the fact that kathryn stockett writes about minorities, she actually isnt one, and salman rushdie is just too wonky for your book club. Want great book recommendations in your inbox every. Summer is a great time to branch out and try something new. Dec 06, 2014 looking for the perfect books for your book club to read in 2015. That means that the majority of books, including diverse books. We believe in the power of reading, the importance of literacy, and the fact that books should be as inclusive and diverse as readers are. Our book club consisted of military wives all stationed overseas.
December 2014 favorite diverse titles of 2014 the reading date teen lit rocks we heart ya. I wish gr would give list creators more control over removing books that shouldnt be on the list though, because while i love the harry potter books, the major complaint about the series is the lack of diverse characters. So, as a follow up to that article, here are 4 reading recommendations to add diversity to your book club reads. The perfect book club is made up of three key things. Now that youve had some time to recover from all those champagne wishes and caviar dreams, its time to get down to business. We read and discuss fiction that raises social consciousness with regards to raceethnicity. Americanah is a mustread for readers of the most diverse. Jul 11, 2017 sometimes, whats marketed as book club fiction can be pretty predictably white bread.
We often start with a couple of dozen that we have to narrow down to 8 or 9. Our diversity book club meets next week over a potluck supper to choose the books well read for the coming year. Kristina aka kiki at gone pecan, lucy at the reading date, and kristan at we heart ya. Book suggestions for a diverse group of 20 year old. We need diverse books has also partnered with scholastic reading club to create a special collection of diverse books that students and teachers can order through their flyers. Sep 09, 2016 many book club members get their books from the library. I served on the social committee, welcome committee and created our quarterly newsletter the fun stuff. My book club members thought it read like poetry, and, like poetry, loved it more on the. Start up a diversity book club or discussion group you can take turns assigning a reading which is pertinent to your work and designate a regular meeting time for your discussions. There are more diverse books than ever but too few are. It wasnt that they didnt want to do book clubs, it was that they wanted to have meaningful conversations. Jan 29, 2009 need a little inspiration for your book club s next read. Apr 02, 2014 book club aka read between the wines were coming up on the last meeting of the year and i wanted to share some ideas that have kept our book club thriving.
This list of culturally diverse books to read, savour and recommend is a joyous. A new year is just around the corner, and people everywhere are looking for ways to make next year better than this one. Our mission is to be those worthy role models that our children deserve. Cutting for stone abraham verghese was a doctor first before becoming an author, and it shows in this book. Wed all read the same storyfrom, say, the new yorker or elleand chat over wine and snacks. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again.
All eight book club titles have been carefully selected by our expert booksellers to create a list that comprises the most exceptional, enjoyable new reads. When a follower on twitter asked for a book recommendation in march 2014. What are the best diverse books for children and teenagers. May 21, 2015 book club books for millennials, because, yes, we read.
Past book club titles have proved hugely popular with our customers, and we are certain our new choices will become future bestsellers and be the bestloved and most discussed books of 2016. Apr 23, 2020 we need diverse books is a 501c3 nonprofit and a grassroots organization of childrens book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. In the ya diversity book club, we chat about the latest ya books that celebrate diversity. So im sharing with you the 20 best book club suggestions to get your book club talking. Aug 19, 2017 more than ever, we need diverse literature. The invention of wings by sue monk kidd, the husbands secret by liane moriarty, the goldfinch by donna tartt, me before. Discoverability is a real problem when it comes to finding great, diverse book club picks. Popular books worth reading with your book club, including cutting for stone by abraham verghese. This is bound to spark a lot of debate with the similarities of the dystopian times mentioned in the book and the fears many people have as we change presidency in the u. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. Should you ignore your 400page limit for the sake of discussing the goldfinch. Join the book club discussion in the year of epic reads facebook group. Jan 31, 2018 why we need diverse ya books that represent marginalized characters in all of their complex, quirky glory. Diversity in young adult and middle grade 1623 books.
This book club recommendations list contains old and new books of various genres that i think have wide appeal and provide compelling discussion topics for your book club. The sites mashable book club started out as an informal, internal group that met at its offices in the. A years worth of perfect picks for your book club barnes. When the weather is cool its time to make a cup of hot cocoa and snuggle up in a blanket with a good book. Weve compiled the following list of sites that offer recommendations for diverse titles. Wishtree by katherine applegate, how to steal a dog by barbara oconnor, crenshaw by katherine applegate, the one a. Usually, i base this opinion on the discussion possibilities and thoughtful themes or relevant issues. The years best book club reads some of these novels will touch your heart. Since there are so many great books worthy of discussion, many book clubs may find it difficult to pick the best books which can foster great discussion.
Shed some tears with your book club as you chat about what it means to be a family. Dec 04, 20 here are a dozen recommendations for your book club to read in 2014. Whether theyre wielding political power, magic, swords, k. These meetings are always rich with possibility as we all throw books on the table to sort through, talk about, and vote on.
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