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Books That Promote Diversity and Inclusion Last updated: July 21, 2025 Books have a way of sparking empathy, drawing readers into the lives of characters who may be different from themselves -- or ...

Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners Last updated: July 19, 2025 Each winter (in January or February), the Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given to outstanding African American authors and ...