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What Happened to the Own Voices Label?

On the origins and evolution of the own voices label, from it's well-intentioned beginnings to its eventual weaponization.

A Reader’s Defense of Labeling #OwnVoices LGBTQ Books

Labeling #OwnVoices LGBTQ books addressed a reader problem, but it introduced an author problem. Where do we go now?

21 Chinese History Books by #Ownvoices Authors

Dig into the events, legends, and stories that shaped the history of China with the best Chinese history books for adults and kids.

Cover Reveal: AN EARL, THE GIRL, AND A TODDLER By Vanessa Riley

Check out the cover for AN EARL, THE GIRL, AND A TODDLER, a historical romance by Vanessa Riley!

9 Classics of Queer YA Literature

From decades' old literature to more recent "instant classics," explore some of the queer YA classics that continue to be relevant.

16 Wonderful #OwnVoices YA Books About Disability

Find a great read among these OwnVoices YA books about disability, including Even If We Break by Marieke Nijkamp. Support these works to show publishing the need for representation.

Literal #OwnVoices: 30 Audiobooks Written and Read by Black Authors

Tune into these great audiobooks by Black authors written and performed by Black creatives, including How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones.

7 Books to Read in Honor of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA

Honor the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act with these books about disability, including Disability Visability by Alice Wong.

Queer Book Talk from Book Riot’s #OwnVoices

LGBTQ+ Rioters talk about some of the queer books they've been enjoying, as well as the books that gave them space to explore queerness.

Cover Reveal: A PHO LOVE STORY By Loan Le

Check out the cover for A PHO LOVE STORY a forthcoming YA, #ownvoices romantic comedy by Loan Le.