Category Archives: diversity

Sanderia Faye’s Mourner’s Bench More Relevant Than Ever

Sanderia Faye, author speaker and her novel Mourner's Bench

Now more than ever before, it’s important to get the conversations going about Black History and the future of racism in America. Sanderia Faye’s Mourner’s Bench is an ideal choice to help navigate these conversations.

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Pekin, IL Public Library to Host Author Laura McBride

Laura McBride, We Are Called To Rise

The Pekin, IL One Book One Community program is highlighting its 2016 selection, We Are Called to Rise, with a visit from author Laura McBride on Tuesday, October 25 at the Pekin Public Library. This is the third high-profile author event that Books In Common was able to help facilitate for the Pekin Public Library. […]

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Author Interview: Hillary Whittington, Raising Ryland

Raising Ryland, Our Story of Parenting a Transgender Child with No Strings Attached

BIC: Can you speak to how your story is particularly relevant to the Campus and Community Reads audiences?  HW: I describe my final breaking point with Ryland, when he breaks down after years of trying to tell me that he is a boy. I describe those moments when he says, “I will wait for the […]

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Guadelupe Garcia McCall at the Texas Literacy Summit

Guadelupe Garcia McCall is a Texas high school teacher, as well as an esteemed emerging author. She delivered a keynote speech at the Texas Literacy Summit last weekend.

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David Treuer a 2016 Minnesota Book Award Finalist

Congratulations and good luck to David Treuer, whose novel PRUDENCE has been shortlisted for the 2016 Minnesota book award.

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Matt de la Peña wins 2016 Newbery Medal

YA author Matt de la Peña has every reason to be proud: his second picture book recently won the prestigious Newbery Medal!

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Author and activist Kevin Powell issues powerful calls to action

Author and activist Kevin Powell delivered an address at the inaugural diversity symposium sponsored by professional basketball team the Atlanta Hawks. If you’re interested in bringing him to speak at your venue, inquire with us!

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