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    #WeNeedDiverseBooks – 6 Books Already Meeting The Need

    #WeNeedDiverseBooks has gone viral over on Twitter, but there are authors already making a difference, publishing books with diverse characters. Here are a few YA and middle grade novels worth checking out.

    SherriePetersen
    by SherriePetersen

    Community Contributor

    Girl of Fire and Thorns

    Via goodreads.com

    Beautifully written and full of action, the kick-ass heroine of this memorable fantasy is one of the strongest characters ever.

    Transcendence

    Via goodreads.com

    Mystery, romance and reincarnation combine for a globe-trotting story with twists and turns that will surprise you.

    Third Daughter

    Via goodreads.com

    Filled with high adventure, cool steampunk devices and a touch of romance, Third Daughter is a fun romp through a vividly imagined world.

    The Stone Lions

    Via goodreads.com

    Evil wazirs, mathemagicians and a shape-shifting servant add humor and imagination to this vibrant historical fantasy for middle grade readers.

    Bestest. Ramadan. Ever.

    Via goodreads.com

    Filled with humor and angst, this high school tale explores what it means to be a Muslim and American teenager.

    Perfect Chemistry

    Via goodreads.com

    Like your diversity steamy? This series features realistically drawn characters who are so much more than they seem on the surface.

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