We Need Diverse Books: Novels that Get Representation Right

Throughout October, we’ll be partnering with We Need Diverse Books to bring you a series of blog posts full of helpful advice, tips, and suggestions for writing diversity convincingly and respectfully in your fiction—from people who know what they’re talking about. Today, Aisha Saeed spotlights great diverse books, and what you can learn from them:

With all the important conversations about diversity happening among readers, writers, and the publishing industry, the number one question most authors have is: how can I write diversity—and do it right—without falling back on tired tropes and stereotypes?

While there are many ways to prepare before diving into writing diverse characters, one of the best methods is to read the works of authors who have written such books successfully. Below are five books that feature diverse characters. Some are written by diverse authors, some are by people writing from outside their experiences, but all are done fairly and respectfully:

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