Scholastic to publish tween advocate’s diversity book

The children’s publisher is putting out a book by 12-year-old activist Marley Dias, who has pushed for more titles featuring black female leads.

By Alexandra Whyte

February 3, 2017

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#1000blackgirlbooks, marley dias, Scholastic

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