DIYA is a positive, friendly gathering of readers and writers who want to see diversity in their fiction. We come from all walks of life and backgrounds, and we hope that you do, too. We encourage an attitude of openness and curiosity, and we welcome questions and discussion. Most of all, we can’t wait to have fun sharing some great books with you!
Cindy Pon is the author of Silver Phoenix (Greenwillow, 2009), which was named one of the Top Ten Fantasy and Science Fiction Books for Youth by the American Library Association’s Booklist, and one of 2009′s best Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror by VOYA. The sequel to Silver Phoenix, titled Fury of the Phoenix, will be published in April 2011. Visit her website at www.cindypon.com.
Malinda Lo is the author of Ash (Little, Brown, 2009), which was a finalist for the William C. Morris YA Debut Award, and named one of the Kirkus Best Young Adult Novels of 2009. A companion novel to Ash, titled Huntress, will be published in April 2011 Visit her website at http://www.malindalo.com/
For all the live tour and blog tour dates and more about the books and authors, visit http://www.diversityinya.com/.
Click here to read my interview with Diversity in Ya Author Matt De La Peña, and leave a comment to enter the book giveaway! This is the list of books you can win (randomly picked and open to US/Canada only!)
Deva Fagan - Magical Misadventures of Prunella Bogthistle
Holly Black - White Cat
Cindy Pon - Fury of the Phoenix
Bethany Hedgedus - Truth with a Capital T
Sarah Rees Brennan - The Demon's Covenant
Francisco X Stork - The Last Summer of the Death Warriors
Gene Luen Yang - Level Up
Dia Reeves - Slice of Cherry
Jacqueline Woodson - If You Come Softly & Behind You
Nnedi Okorafor - Akata Witch
Malinda Lo – Huntress
or one of the books by Matt de la Peña
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