Scholastic Reading Club and We Need Diverse Books have jointly created a special edition Scholastic Reading Club flyer highlighting 75 books for grades 4-8 that feature diverse characters and storylines. The books, from a range of publishers, were chosen by Scholastic editors and We Need Diverse Books and consist of "award-winning titles, beloved classics and new releases" that include "race and ethnicity, multiculturalism, different religions, LGBTQ stories, individuals with disabilities and more."
The flyer will reach more than 100,000 classrooms and 2.5 million students. All book orders are submitted by a teacher on behalf of his or her classroom, and, for every purchase, the classroom earns reward points that are redeemable for books and other classroom materials. Additional pertinent titles are available online at Scholastic.com/ReadingClub.
"The goal of this offer is to reflect the world as it is: filled with stories and experiences as diverse as you find in American classrooms today," said Ann Marie Wong, editorial director, Scholastic Reading Club. "Scholastic Reading Club evokes such strong emotional memories for children when they find the perfect book for the first time. This special collaboration with We Need Diverse Books helps all kids discover the power and joy of reading."
"We are thrilled to partner with Scholastic on the Reading Club flyer, and to help all kids find both mirrors of their own experiences and windows into the experiences of others," said Dhonielle Clayton, v-p of librarian services for We Need Diverse Books.
