Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Youth, June 2023 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Diocese of East Tennessee   Never Ever Getting Back Together -Sophie Gonzales -Kindle $10.99 -hardcover $12.90 -paperback $15.83 -384 pages -ages: 16 and up -Wednesday Books -2022 -description: Two girls are asked by their ex-boyfriend to participate in a teen reality show. One of the girls wants revenge and the other wants to rekindle the romance, but a twist happens when they fall for each other

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Children, June 2023 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Diocese of East Tennessee   My Two Cool Moms -Kristine Ebona -paperback $16.99 -35 pages -Independently published -2020 -description: The author of My Two Cool Moms is passionate about her LGBTQ+ advocacy and began writing books to empower children in modern families as readers will see in this story of love and adventure. Ebona, K. (2020). My Two Cool Moms. Independently published. ABC Pride -Louie Stowell

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Children, May 2023 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Diocese of East Tennessee   The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible -Chrissie Muecke -Jasmine Pittman Morell -Teresa Kim Pecinovsky -hardcover $32.99 -384 pages -ages 5-11 -Herald Press -2023 -description: A comprehensive family storybook, The Peace Table helps readers young and old with its stunning artwork to see themselves reflected in the Good News. Children are encouraged in this resource to explore ways that the themes of

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Youth, May 2023 prepared by Alvin R. Blount Diocese of East Tennessee   American Panda -Gloria Chao -Kindle $8.99 -hardcover $17.99 -paperback $10.99 -336 pages -ages: 12 years up -S&S Books for Young Readers -2019 -description: Following her parents’ master plan of doing well in school, becoming a doctor, attending MIT, Mei can’t bring herself to tell them that she hates germs, falls asleep in class, and has a crush on another boy who

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Adults, May 2023 Prepared by Alvin R. Blount Diocese of East Tennessee   Salvation: The Journey from Here to Eternity -Kim Brooks -Kindle $6.99 -paperback $14.49 -136 pages -Xulon Press -2023 -description: Dr. Brooks is a wife, mother, physician, minister, Sunday School teacher, and local preacher at Greater Warner AME Zion Church, Knoxville, the oldest African American congregation in East Tennessee and served as a station on the Underground Railroad. After almost losing her