Since the #MilanoCortina2026 Winter Games are almost officially upon us, we thought we’d share 17 diverse KidLit books all about winter sports! Hopefully these titles will inspire the next generation of diverse athletes! 🥇🥈🥉

Kirkus Reviews raves: “An emotionally raw, nuanced work from a new voice to watch.” AN EXPANSE OF BLUE by @kauawrites.bsky.social (Kanaka Maoli/Native Hawaiian)(Heartdrum, 2026). Ages 13-up. @epicreads.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #BookSky

Big announcement coming soon… 👀🏆📚 #WalterAwards2026

What better way to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth than taking some time to learn about the lives of incredible Black icons and history-makers? We’ve compiled a short list of 24 nonfiction and biographical books for readers of all ages to get you started! 💛❤️💚🤎🖤

Meet the 2026 WNDB Mentees! ✍🏻🎉 Since 2016, WNDB has welcomed over 100 writers and illustrators into our Mentorship Program. Over the course of a calendar year, our mentees work one-on-one with their mentors to edit their manuscripts and learn more about the publishing process.

We are not immune to what’s happening in Minnesota — and all across this nation. As 🧊 continues to terrorize and target the most vulnerable among us, we're grateful for the indie bookstores in Minnesota that have shown up for their communities, providing support & resources to Minnesotans in need.

🎖️ ALA’s Youth Media Awards were announced on Monday and we were immensely proud to see the work of so many authors in the WNDB family being honored! 🧵

🕯️ To honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we’re sharing 24 diverse titles that explore the history of the Holocaust — from stories about famous historical figures to personal family histories and beyond.

WEEKEND REMINDER: Educators, don't forget to submit an application for our newest program, The Unbanned Book Network! 📖 bit.ly/UBNapplication

Big news, audiobook lovers ‼️ An annual plan is here!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ 12 audiobook credits upfront, 30% off additional purchases, & member-only sales Staying true to our mission, this plan is the best way to support your indie via Libro ❤️ ⁠ 🚨For a limited time you'll get a bonus credit—meaning 13!⁠

26 New Asian and Pacific Islander Books for your 2026 TBR by Michelle Jenkins from Daily Waffle: dailywaffle.com/26-new-asian... Titles include: AN EXPANSE OF BLUE by @kauawrites.bsky.social (Heartdrum, May 19)(YA) THE SHARK PRINCE by @maliamaunakea.bsky.social (Penguin Workshop, May 5)(MG) #BookSky

Apparently someone said 2026 is the new 2016? If you’re feeling the pull of 2016 nostalgia, don’t forget about these amazing diverse books originally published in 2016! Be honest: are any of these titles (still) on your TBR after all this time? It’s never too late to give them a try! 👀📚

📖 Welcome to The Unbanned Book Network! This is a new program from WNDB designed to break the mold on what children are reading in classrooms while also combatting censorship, which disproportionately targets both diverse books and marginalized authors. 📖 bit.ly/UBNapplication

✨ COVER REVEAL ✨ Introducing MY BODY, MY RULES — an inclusive and accessible introduction to bodily autonomy — written and illustrated by Andy Passchier! Forthcoming from Little Bee Books on April 7th, 2026. 📖 bit.ly/MBMR-book

Congratulations, debut author Karina Iceberg and acclaimed illustrator Natasha Donovan! A GOOD HIDE is now available from Heartdrum. From these hands, old to new, a tradition of love passes through. @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #KidLit

Psst…we heard you wanted to read more diversely this year 👂🏻📚 And we happen to know a little something about that 😌 Here are 6 reading resolutions you can easily integrate into your reading life this year. We’ve also included some recommendations for where to start with each prompt! 🧵

Your 2026 TBR just got bigger 😎📚 Here are 26 diverse books being published in 2026! As always, this is not intended to be a definitive list, but merely a starting point for discovering new stories and new voices in 2026. Feel free to reply/quote with your most anticipated releases!

It’s going to be a huge year for Heartdrum releases! Get your TBRs ready, because here are all the Heartdrum titles releasing in 2026 (announced so far) 📝📚

A milestone worth celebrating 🎉📚✨ We’re excited to share an important update: the Defend Our Stories campaign has reached its goal of raising $48,957 before December 31st! 📚 bit.ly/DefendOurStories

🚨 Reminder: We’re partnering with LibroFM throughout the entire month of December! When you donate $50+ to WNDB’s ongoing #DefendOurStories campaign, you’ll receive complementary audiobook credits from LibroFM as a thank you! Donate & learn more at the link below ⬇️ 📚 bit.ly/DefendOurStories

Abigail, from the YouTube channel 2 Kid Interviews, loves diverse #KidLit so much that they reached out and offered to curate a list of 10 diverse middle grade books for WNDB, showcasing some of their favorite titles that they think all kids should read and enjoy! 🧵

We’re ecstatic to share a first look at the cover for SAMPAGUITA AND THE FORGETFUL TIME TRAVELER by Eric Ruiz Roxas! Forthcoming from Ringtale Publishing (Nova Publishing Group) on March 31st, 2026! 🎨 Artwork by Karen Eduardda

9 Sensational Indigenous YA Books to Make You Think by G.M. DiDesidero from @bookriot.bsky.social : bookriot.com/sensational-... @epicreads.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #BookSky #YABooks

It should come as no surprise that one of the WNDB staff’s favorite holiday activities is reading! We’re already lining up the books we plan to read and share this season, so scroll through ⬇️ and take a look at our selections! 🧵

Still thinking about the perfect bookish gifts to give this holiday season? WNDB has you covered! 🎁📚

LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN: INTERTRIBAL STORIES has been named one of the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Multicultural Children’s Books! @epicreads.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @ajeversole.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social #YABooks

It's here, it's here! Our annual Credit Bundle Sale starts today! 🥳 Today through December 11, stock up on audiobook credit bundles for yourself, or to gift this holiday season—all in support of your indie bookshop. ⁠ Pssst: We only do this once a year 🙃⁠

No matter which end-of-the-year holidays you celebrate, we have some ideas for diverse books you can read to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest! As always, this list merely represents a starting point for your reading! Feel free to reply/QT with your favorite diverse holiday books 🕯️🕎🎄🎆

#GivingTuesday may be over, but you can still take advantage of this incredible offer from @libro.fm! Give a story, get a story 📖 All December long, when you donate $50+ to We Need Diverse Books, you’ll receive a complementary audiobook from LibroFM as a thank you! 📚 bit.ly/DefendOurStories#GivingTuesday

🔭 EDUCATOR GIVEAWAY! Don’t miss your chance to win 5 copies of THROUGH THE TELESCOPE: MAE JEMISON DREAMS OF SPACE, written by Charles R. Smith Jr. and illustrated by Evening Monteiro! Educators and librarians can enter using the application form below ⬇️ 💫 bit.ly/ThroughTheTel...

This #GivingTuesday, consider helping We Need Diverse Books to Defend Our Stories! 📚 bit.ly/DefendOurStories#GivingTuesday, What does it really mean to Defend Our Stories—and how can your donation make a direct difference? Here are just a few ways your dollar makes a huge difference! ⬇️

Learn more and donate: blog.libro.fm/readers-givi...

At a time when many are working to make access to reading more difficult, we are proud to support organizations pushing back ❤️ Donate $50+ to the participating organizations this month, and you'll receive an audiobook thank you gift from us ⬇

This #GivingTuesday, consider helping We Need Diverse Books to Defend Our Stories! 📚 bit.ly/DefendOurStories#GivingTuesday, What does it really mean to Defend Our Stories—and how can your donation make a direct difference? Here are just a few ways your dollar makes a huge difference! ⬇️

Chicago Public Library names LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN (Heartdrum @epicreads.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social) to its list of the Best Teen Fiction books of 2025: view the whole list: www.chipublib.org/news/cpl-bes... #BookSky

Have you been wanting to discover publishers that center Indigenous storytellers? Good news! You can now find a list of publisher spotlights on Indigenous Reads Rising! 📚 indigenousreadsrisin...

This Thanksgiving — and always — we’re grateful to all of you who champion diverse books every single day 🧡📚

Not only do we need diverse books, but we need to defend diverse stories and storytellers. Join us in fighting back. 🧵 📚 bit.ly/DefendOurStories

☁️ COVER REVEAL ☁️ Take a look at the beautiful cover for STORIES ARE THE HEART OF THE WORLD, written by Laurel Goodluck and illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt, forthcoming from Simon Kids on May 5th, 2026! 📖 bit.ly/StoriesAreThe...

🚨 U.S. high school seniors, don’t miss your chance to apply for a $10,000 scholarship through Penguin Random House’s annual Creative Writing Awards! 📝 bit.ly/CWA2026

Your impact at WNDB never goes unnoticed! Here are ten amazing things that you’ve made happen this year alongside WNDB 📚🎉

Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations! For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE. Imagine what we could do with $$$ www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/

★ “A rapturous reflection on community worth holding close to one’s heart.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred) HERE COME THE AUNTIES! by Cynthia Leitich Smith & Aphelandra (Heartdrum, 2026). Ages 4-up. @harperkids.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @aphelandraw.bsky.social #KidLit

🏳️‍⚧️ November 13th - 19th is #TransAwarenessWeek! While trans people (and trans stories) deserve far more than just your awareness, here’s a list of books by and/or about trans people and trans experiences that have been published (so far) in 2025! 🧵

🚵🏻‍♂️ COVER REVEAL! 🚵🏻‍♂️ We’re proud to share a first look at RIDING THE TRAIL, a groundbreaking nonfiction book from Cherokee Nation co-authors Traci Sorell and Will Chavez, forthcoming from Charlesbridge Publishing in 2026! ✨ bit.ly/RidingTheTrail

This week's Picture Book Month theme is Indigenous Heritage! From the joy of the ribbon skirt to the beauty of a winter night and the strength of your own heart's rhythm, these picture books are gorgeous celebrations of Indigenous and First Nations voices and cultures.

🔔 Adopt-a-Library updates + Announcement! Last year, WNDB announced our Adopt-a-Library grant program, where we select one library in need to receive $10,000 in books, resources, technology, & materials to help make their library a welcoming and inclusive space for their students. 🧵

🌿 30 educators have a chance to win a copy of BRAIDED ROOTS by Pasha Westbrook and Madelyn Goodnight! Each winner will also receive an exclusive art print featuring artwork from the book, courtesy of Scholastic 🖼️ Full details below: 📗 bit.ly/BraidedRoots

This Native American Heritage Month, we encourage you to learn more about Freedman & Black Natives! Visit IndigenousReadsRisin... for an insightful article on the history of Native Freedman and the legacy of Black Natives as well as related book lists for children, tweens, and teens.

✨ COVER REVEAL ✨ Take a look at the beautiful cover for I AM THE RIVER: SARAH E. RAY AND THE BOB-LO BOAT by Leah Henderson, Patricia Lee Gauch, and Kristle Marshall, a biographical picture book forthcoming from Levine Querido on January 6th, 2026! 🌊 bit.ly/IAmTheRiverBook