Why We Need Diverse Characters In YA Books, According To Angie Thomas

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Why We Need Diverse Characters In YA Books, According To Angie Thomas

The author of The Hate U Give spoke to BuzzFeed about being inclusive when it comes to writing for children.

weneeddiversebooks:

“If you’re writing about a gay boy or a black girl, you need to talk to a gay boy or black girl. You have to go above and beyond to get it right. The internet is a beautiful thing for a writer, but we have to put in the work. I think that’s key: Put in the work. Whether you’re writing about diversity or a legal thriller, you have to put in the work. Find the resources. Find the people. And when you find the people, please pay them. No one owes you anything — you owe them for their help!”

(via alainamarieskeys)

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