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Children's books with Black main characters fall 8% in a year
Original: Children’s books with Black main characters down 8% in a year, study shows By Emma Loffhagen Only 150 of 2,189 titles pu
A new study shows the number of UK children's books featuring Black main characters dropped 8% in a year. Of 2,189 titles published for young children last year, only 150 focused on minority ethnic, disabled or neurodivergent characters. The findings are drawing criticism from readers and educators concerned about reversing progress on representation in publishing.
Why now: A newly published study reveals a decline in diversity in children's publishing, prompting debate about representation.
The GuardianEmma LoffhagenUK children's publishing
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- Children’s books with Black main characters down 8% in a year, study shows By Emma Loffhagen Only 150 of 2,189 titles published in UK for young children last year focused on minority ethnic, disabled or neurodivergent characters https://www. theguardian.com/books/2026/oct… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media · 2
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