About our Collective
MN BIPOC Kidlit Creators is a group of Minnesota-based writers and illustrators of color who stand in solidarity on issues pertaining to the BIPOC community in children’s and young adult literature and publishing.
MN BIPOC Kidlit Creators:
Serves as a collective that can speak on behalf of its members
Mutually shares opportunities
Is a connected network
Advocates for one another and promotes each other’s work
Schedule a visit, book an event, or host a BIPOC Author!
Find a local author of color for your school, group, or other event:
Picture book authors/illustrators
Picture books are for readers of all ages but most popular with young children.
Chapter book authors
These short stories are for emerging readers who are ready for books with fewer pictures.
Middle-grade authors
Novels for ages 8-12 contain plenty of adventure, growth, and friendship.
YA authors
For ages 13 and up, young adult fiction is written for teens.
Adult authors
Many of our children’s authors also write books for adults including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Learn more about hosting an author visit
The authors and other creators in this collective are also available to serve on panels, judge contests, and speak at conferences. Please reach out to individual authors or contact us.
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