Cynthia Leitich Smith: We need diverse science fiction and fantasy books @colorincolorado
Cynthia Leitich Smith: We need diverse science fiction and fantasy books @colorincolorado
Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith talks about a conversation with young Black Cherokee woman who asked her why there wasn't more diversity in the science fiction and fantasy genres for young adults.
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Cynthia Leitich Smith: We need diverse science fiction and fantasy books

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