The Problem
There is no literary event that focuses on children and youth, especially not BIPOC and diverse kids. According to the 2020 census results, the children of Chicago are largely non-white, comprising nearly 81% of the city total.The mission of JustKids Multicultural Book Festival is to ensure that Black, Latinx, American Indian, Asian/Pacific American, LGBTQIA+, and disabled children see their identities; their language, skin, and culture reflected back to them from the bookshelf. This book festival is the realization of a dream of seeing the children and families of our city united around books that reflect our cultures and our stories.
