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RACE/ ETHNICITY - 64.3% White, 21.4% Black / African, 14.3% MulticulturalGENDER IDENTITY - 42.9% Female, 35.7% Male, 14.3% Non-Binary, 7.1% Trans MaleSEXUALITY - 35.7% LGBTQ+, 35.7% Unspecified, 28.6% Straight

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RACE/ ETHNICITY (Primary Characters) - 50% White, 6.3% Latinx, 6.3% Multicultural, 6.3% Brown Skin, 25% Black / AfricanRACE/ ETHNICITY (Secondary Characters) - 45% White, 10% Latinx, 10% Black / African ,5% Indigenous, 5% Asian GENDER IDENTITY…

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This data is based on a random selection of 13 books chosen from the "Youth-Late" display at Books on Beechwood on January 21st, 2022.

Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, and growing up in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Grasso spent a lot of her time making crafts, conducting science experiments, and reading. Ever since becoming a writer, Grasso has been working in children's publishing from 2003…

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Gratz is a bestselling author of young adult literature who comes from Tennessee.

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This fun children's book is about hockey and overcoming challenges in sports. It shows children the importance of teamwork and relying on each other.

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Green is the author of Kind.

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John Patrick Green is an award-winning author and illustator from Brooklyn, New York. Most of his graphic novels center around non-human characters.

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Gretzky writes children's literature and has acted in a few movies, including a rated R horror production.

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Jim is a grumpy monkey who does not want to admit it. His jungle friends suggest ways he can cheer himself up. But instead of trying to improve his mood, Jim sits with Norman, the gorilla, who lets him just feel his grumpiness. This New York Times…

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A Black American girl learns to style and care for her curls. The stylish hairdos build her self-esteem. This story was made into an Academy Award-winning short film by the same title.

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Frances Hardinge is a children's author from Kent, England, who has a love for dark stories. Highly praised, she has written eight books to date and has been part of the Royal Society of Literature since 2018.

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Rob Harrell is the author/illustrator who created many graphic novels and comic strips, such as the Life of Zarf series, Monster on the Hill, the Batpig series. He continues to write his daily comic strip Adam@Home. He lives in Zionsville, Indiana…

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Zakiya Dalila Harris is an author who writes novels based on her African identity. She has a degree from the University of North Carolina at Chaple Hill. She was born and raised in Connecticut but now lives in Brooklyn with her husband.

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Vashti has an MFA in Film and Video from the California Institute of Arts (CalArts). She is the author-illustrator of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, Dream Big Little One, Little Legends, and Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o. Her artistic mediums…

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Ali Hazelwood is from Italy and moved to Japan and then Germany. Afterwards, she moved to the United States where she got her Ph.D. in Neuroscience. She is an established writer, and now a Professor.

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In this story, Emmitt's twin sister, Minnie, dies in an accident. Minnie turns out to be an organ donor. Emmitt tries to put his sister back together, in spirit. He decides to create a film and interview people who received his sisters organs. The…

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Amelia resides in London, England where she enjoys her private life with her partner, little boy and two elderly dogs. She enjoys daydreaming in the garden to help inspire her writing

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Canadian writer and activist, Hill is passionate about giving back to others and writing stories about humanity and inhumanity. He has volunteered and founded funds that support women and girls in developing areas of Africa. He has collaborated with…

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She is an American writer who focuses on Young Adult novels set in the United States, specifically Oklahoma. She is often given credit for introducing the YA genre. She went by S. E. Hinton in her work as she did not want her male readers to dismiss…

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Ho is a graphic design graduate from Hue University and College of Arts. She lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, whereshe works as a freelance illustrator of picture books. Ho is a New York Times bestselling illustratorwho found her passion for…

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Ho is a Taiwanese-Chinese writer, educator, vice principal, and mom of two. Her work encourages anti-bias, anti-racism, and equity.

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Libby Strout is dubbed "America's Fattest Teen," but after her mom's death, she hopes to start the new school year as the girl who can do anything no matter her weight. Jack Masselin has the skill of fitting in except he can't recognize faces, and…

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Holomis is a Canadian author. She is also a successful strategist, marketer and influencer.

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Hope Cassidy feels out of place in her conservative Christian family. She loves listening to rock, and her sister Faith has a boyfriend. When their little sister tells their parents about Faith's sin, she disappears, and Hope decides to rebel and…

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