Review: Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero @5puntosbooks

So today we're proud to announce to be a part of a blog tour for the 2015 Morris YA debut author award. There were so many awesome finalists but this one really appealed to us because it fits under our "diverse" protagonist requirement. Not only is the main protagonist Latina(Mexican American), she's also overweight. Intersectionality isn't always something I see a lot in books, so when I learn that a protagonist is hmm...let's say gay and black, or latino and disabled, I rush to learn more about the book as intersectionality is so important to us!

2nd Annual Diversity Month Day 13: Guest Post w/ Librarian Kelly Jensen+Kindle Fire 6" and Book Giveaway! @catagator

OMG this next post comes from the amazing Librarian/Blogger Kelly Jensen, who we didn't get the chance to talk to at kidlitcon but during her panel her words just really stuck out to us. 

She was the only one to talk about a topic that many rarely include in the diversity conversation:

*Plus Sized Protagonists*

We're so pleased to have her express her feelings in a post and we totally promise you, it's so worth the read! So without further delay...