It goes without saying that it’s been a weird year for books. Okay, it’s been a weird year full stop. More than weird. But you know what’s a great distraction? All the wonderful and magical diverse Middle Grade that’s been released so far this year! (Oh, and if you’re wondering where May is, most May releases have been pushed back to July/August, so check back soon to see them!)
January:
Representation: Black protagonist
Representation: Navajo protagonist, Navajo mythology/folklore, *own voices
(*Roanhorse is Native, but states that she is Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo)
Representation: Korean folklore, Asian American protagonist, biracial protagonist, own voices
Representation: Trans protagonist, POC protagonists, diverse cast, queer author
February:
Representation: Polish culture, immigration storyline, own voices
Representation: trans character, queer author
Representation: Mexican American protagonist, Mexican culture, own voices
March:
Representation: Indian protagonist, Indian mythology/folklore, own voices
Representation: Black protagonist, own voices
April:
Representation: Dominican protagonist, Dominican folklore, diverse cast, own voices
Representation: POC Protagonist
Representation: Indian protagonist, Indian folklore/mythology, own voices
Representation: POC protagonists, diverse cast
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