Home / Podcast / Season 11 We Need Diverse Books’ Caroline Tung Richmond wants all kids to see themselves in their books Caroline Tung Richmond In this conversation, Caroline talks about the importance of diverse representation in children's literature, why books are a communication tool to talk and learn about diversity and identity with our kids, and what it would have meant for her to see herself reflected in the literature she read as a child. By Motherly June 9, 2022 Caroline Tung Richmond Rectangle In this episode, Liz speaks with award-winning Young Adult novelist, Caroline Tung Richmond, and Executive Director of We Need Diverse Books, a nonprofit that advocates for changes in the publishing industry to promote literature that reflects the lives of all kids. In this conversation, Caroline talks about the importance of diverse representation in children’s literature, why books are a communication tool to talk and learn about diversity and identity with our kids, and what it would have meant for her to see herself reflected in the literature she read as a child. Related Stories Season 11 Reshma Saujani on rejecting the girl boss lie & a better future for working mothers Season 11 The Trevor Project’s Chris Bright on her transition journey, foster parenting and the power of unconditional love Season 11 Encanto’s writer & co-director Charise Castro Smith on the pressures of being the “first” The latest The Motherly Podcast The Motherly Podcast Season 18 The Motherly Podcast The Motherly Podcast Season 17 Season 16 Serenity Carr on finding wellness from what we eat Season 16 Ruth Veloria on how working moms can reach beyond ‘just a job’