One of the biggest conversations in the YA world right now is the importance of diverse voices --- there are teens from all walks of life in the United States, and our books should reflect that.

But what if you were to look at diversity from a more global perspective? That's exactly what they did at International Diversity in YA Writing at the New  York Public Library on December 10th. Teenreads.com intern Rebecca Czochor attended this fascinating event, and gives a breakdown below. Give it a read, and next time you visit a bookstore, maybe you'll look for some translated YA novels from around the world!

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Kidsreads.com intern Rebecca Czochor tells us about one of her favorite picture books --- A POCKET FOR CORDUROY by Don Freeman --- to celebrate Natonal Picture Book Month. Look out for more tribute posts from reviewers, authors and editors alike throughout November!

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Last weekend, Teenreads.com intern Rebecca Czochor got the chance to go to one of the most exciting book fairs in the country --- The Brooklyn Book Festival. In her post, she breaks down the three YA panels she saw, which focused on love, gender and fantasy. Read below to hear more about her experience, and be sure to check out our other post about the Festival from Teen Board member Maya B.!

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There are some parts of being a writer that are relatively solitary --- you can hole up in your room with your computer or draft a story in a notebook on a park bench without speaking to a single soul. But as Teenreads intern, MFA student and public speaking-hater Rebecca Czochor knows, some parts are much more public, like particpating in an author reading. If you also dread reading your stories out loud, have no fear --- Rebecca gives some fool-proof tips on going from panicky to pro!

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