Mae never meant to take a life, only a name. Now, trapped in a space-bound program, she must survive deadly trials, fight alternate versions of herself, and keep her secret hidden.
But Nexxus is watching. And reality itself unravels.
#GhostPit #YA #SFF #Q #WNDB #enemiestolovers
But Nexxus is watching. And reality itself unravels.
#GhostPit #YA #SFF #Q #WNDB #enemiestolovers
October 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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👻 Want to know what really scares us here at WNDB?
Every Halloween, cities and communities set up haunted houses, people dress up as monsters, and we watch spine-tingling movies that make even the bravest grown-ups jump.
But here’s what *really* scares us at We Need Diverse Books:
Every Halloween, cities and communities set up haunted houses, people dress up as monsters, and we watch spine-tingling movies that make even the bravest grown-ups jump.
But here’s what *really* scares us at We Need Diverse Books:
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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You’ve heard of book banning, but have you heard of soft censorship?
WNDB is collecting information on the soft censorship of diverse books across the US. Have you witnessed soft censorship in your community? Consider sharing your experience with WNDB ⬇️
📚 bit.ly/SoftCensorship
WNDB is collecting information on the soft censorship of diverse books across the US. Have you witnessed soft censorship in your community? Consider sharing your experience with WNDB ⬇️
📚 bit.ly/SoftCensorship
October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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WNDB is gathering these stories to better understand where this censorship is occurring and which books are being affected. This will help us create and develop programming to best support teachers, librarians, and the educators impacted by soft censorship!
📚 bit.ly/SoftCensorship
📚 bit.ly/SoftCensorship
October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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ON THE BLOCK is now available in paperback!
Don’t miss your chance to own this inspiring middle grade anthology that follows the loosely interconnected lives of multigenerational immigrant families living in the same apartment building
🏢 bit.ly/OTBPB
Don’t miss your chance to own this inspiring middle grade anthology that follows the loosely interconnected lives of multigenerational immigrant families living in the same apartment building
🏢 bit.ly/OTBPB
October 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Are you attending #AASL25 this weekend in Saint Louis? We Need Diverse Books will be hosting a general session on Friday, October 17th, starting at 8 AM!
Start your Friday at the AASL conference with a conversation that brings stories to life for learners. 📚
📅 Friday, Oct. 17
⏰ 8 AM
Start your Friday at the AASL conference with a conversation that brings stories to life for learners. 📚
📅 Friday, Oct. 17
⏰ 8 AM
October 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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🛻 COVER REVEAL! 🛻 WNDB is excited to give you all a first look at the cover for WAYS PAPI SAYS I LOVE YOU by Delia Ruiz and Carlos Vélez Aguilera, a heartfelt picture book celebrating the father-daughter bond forthcoming from Charlesbridge on March 24th, 2026!
✨ bit.ly/WaysPapiSays
✨ bit.ly/WaysPapiSays
October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Our ability to read freely matters this #BannedBooksWeek — and beyond.
Show your support for banned books and the freedom to read all year long with our new Bonfire designs! Available as ringer tees, unixsex tees, crewneck sweatshirts, hoodies, and more!
🛍️ bit.ly/WNDB-store
Show your support for banned books and the freedom to read all year long with our new Bonfire designs! Available as ringer tees, unixsex tees, crewneck sweatshirts, hoodies, and more!
🛍️ bit.ly/WNDB-store
October 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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🔔 Now accepting 2026 Mentorship applications!
Want to participate in our annual Mentorship Program, where we pair emerging writers & illustrators from diverse backgrounds with experienced professionals in the field? Visit the link below (🔗 also in bio) to apply today!
💻 bit.ly/2026Mentorships
Want to participate in our annual Mentorship Program, where we pair emerging writers & illustrators from diverse backgrounds with experienced professionals in the field? Visit the link below (🔗 also in bio) to apply today!
💻 bit.ly/2026Mentorships
September 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🎶 COVER REVEAL! 🎶 WNDB is thrilled to help Yamile Saied Méndez reveal the cover for her next YA book, HEAR YE MORTALS, forthcoming from Levine Querido on May 5th, 2026!
🎨 Cover illustration by Victor Bizar Gómez
🎸 bit.ly/HearYeMortals
🎨 Cover illustration by Victor Bizar Gómez
🎸 bit.ly/HearYeMortals
September 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Since 2016, we’ve worked with over 100 writers & illustrators to help kickstart their careers through our Mentorship Program!
These are just a few names out of so many incredibly accomplished and talented mentees we’ve had the honor of working with over the years.
💻 bit.ly/2026Mentorship
These are just a few names out of so many incredibly accomplished and talented mentees we’ve had the honor of working with over the years.
💻 bit.ly/2026Mentorship
September 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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WNDB and four fellow book advocates have signed onto a joint advocacy letter addressing Florida school boards and demanding that books illegally banned under HB 1069 are returned to shelves.
The full letter can be found on our website (also 🔗 in bio)
📝 www.diversebooks.org...
The full letter can be found on our website (also 🔗 in bio)
📝 www.diversebooks.org...
September 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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🔔 Now accepting 2026 Mentorship applications!
Want to participate in our annual Mentorship Program, where we pair emerging writers & illustrators from diverse backgrounds with experienced professionals in the field? Visit the link below (🔗 also in bio) to apply today!
💻 bit.ly/2026Mentorships
Want to participate in our annual Mentorship Program, where we pair emerging writers & illustrators from diverse backgrounds with experienced professionals in the field? Visit the link below (🔗 also in bio) to apply today!
💻 bit.ly/2026Mentorships
September 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We’re still raising money to expand our mental health bookish care package initiative for LGBTIQIA+ teens going into 2025!
Consider donating today to help us fulfill the thousands of remaining application requests we've received 🌈📦📚
📖 bit.ly/SendingHopeC...
Consider donating today to help us fulfill the thousands of remaining application requests we've received 🌈📦📚
📖 bit.ly/SendingHopeC...
December 27, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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🥠 We hope you’re still in the bidding mood, because the final GOOD FORTUNE auction artwork of 2024 has finally landed, and it’s gorgeous! ❄️🎨
Bidding will open at noon (ET) on Monday, December 16th and closes at noon (ET) on December 20th!
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Bidding will open at noon (ET) on Monday, December 16th and closes at noon (ET) on December 20th!
🖼️ e.givesmart.com/events/AQR/i...
December 12, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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We are so pleased announce that we are partnering with We Need Diverse Books for Mighty Pens 2023! Join us in November to write words, raise money, win prizes, help diversify books & fight book bans! We are incredibly excited to be raising money for the WNDB team a cause that is close to our hearts
September 27, 2023 at 12:04 AM
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☀️ “The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar” by Sonora Reyes — WNDB Social Media Manager's pick
July 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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WNDB is proud to announce the second round of our Books Save Lives Grant winners — ten schools and organizations from across the country. Grantees are located in battleground states where pervasive book bans are quickly expanding, will receive up to $5,000 in diverse titles.
June 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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“Gritty and atmospheric… BURRO HILLS is a powerfully written novel about speaking your truth and finding your way in a dead-end town.” Pick up your copy of BURRO HILLS by @julialynnrubin today. #toxicmasculinity #LGBT #YAlit #wndb
https://amzn.to/2yRWP59
https://amzn.to/2yRWP59
November 23, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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To see full guidelines and find answers to FAQs, please visit our website. WNDB will be accepting applications from February 19th to March 14th.
📚 bit.ly/BooksSaveLiv...
📚 bit.ly/BooksSaveLiv...
February 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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May 16, 2024 at 9:34 PM
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Today is We Need Diverse Books Day! I started Black Walnut Books because I deeply believe in the importance of diverse books & diverse voices. Everyone deserves to see themselves in literature, and it is a delight to be able to read about people like you and people completely different than you.
April 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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July 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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The next We Need Diverse Books anthology is here! Congratulations to Ellen Oh, everyone at WNDB, and all the author contributors to ON THE BLOCK: STORIES OF HOME. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!
October 23, 2024 at 10:41 AM
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I have figured out what WNDB is now. Thank you for working with them!
February 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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