The publishing industry has become much more inclusive during my tenure at Hoover Public Library, but it still has a long way to go. For example, there have been so many amazing titles written by and featuring Black characters. BUT almost all of them are either historical fiction or realistic fiction. And the world needs more literary variety! Fantasy has been a very popular genre with young readers forever, so why aren't there more fantastical adventures starring Black protagonists?! I just don't know. But I do know how to find what is currently available.
