According to analysis by Brigham Young University, the diversity of
characters portrayed in Newbery medal winning books for children has
decreased significantly over the past 27 years. Only one book with a
main character who is African American has won the award in the past
eight years and only one with a Latino main character has won in 43
years. Additionally, Newbery winners tend to feature children living
in two-parent households at a far higher rate than the general
population.Why does this matter, in a world full of great books for kids, medal or no medal? One reason is
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