We Read Too
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Free | Kaya Thomas | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
Features:
- Browse books in different genres.
- Search by author or book title.
- View details of each book.
- View the book on the internet through Safari.
- Share any book via iMessage, social media and more!
- Suggest books YOU want added to the app.
- Easily view new books one at a time with the Discover tab.
- NO update needed when new books are added just refresh by pulling down the screen on the directory pages and keep browsing.
Diverse literature is important! This application is a central location where books featuring characters of color are not located in subcategories, they are the MAIN categories. #WeNeedDiverseBooks
Rating of 17+ because of access to the internet via Safari.
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Reviews
YESSSS!!!
twincityislandgirl
I WISH this app was a thing when I was a child. There aren’t enough words to describe how important it is to read stories about people who look like you. Growing up I often times felt invisible because none of the main characters ever looked like me. BUT THIS!!!!! Kudos to Ms. Thomas for creating this wonderful app!
A good start
cellogirl5
I think that this app is a good way to introduce all readers to diversity in children’s literature. What’s missing is a search feature (keyword, since novice searchers don’t know titles or authors), a link to neighboring libraries and book store, award winners and an index. As a veteran African American librarian, I’m always looking for ways to diversify a library’s collection and this could be a great tool that I could recommend to colleagues. Seek out librarians. We’re always willing to help!
Great App!
Read4Life!
Bravo - she’s became the change she wanted to see - huge number of books. It really does make a difference when the reader sees a reflection of self in stories. Also like that the App is very simple to use. Thanks so much!
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Swailsfam212
We read and develop Apps!! My daughter thanks you for such a great idea! Thank you for helping Devine who we are! Maybe you can add audio books? I’m hoping Apple allows books to be read like Alexa can some day. Maybe you can reach out to different authors or others that can help with this?
Love this App!
CharismaRy
I can tell it is in the early stages but I appreciate having the content. With having two young black boys I wanted to make sure they could see children that look like them in books. It’s really minimalistic which is great for me because I just need ideas at this point.
More demographics
Penguinboylucas
I was pleased to find books I’ve never heard of here, but please include more types of diversity such as LGBTQ+, disabilities, various religions, etc.
Much love and support (:
hawaiianhippy
Can we expand into adult black authored books as well? I’m a college student and would love more of a directory for all ages but still in support of people of color having this platform ! Excellent idea
SO BAD
Gensis chia
So I got this app because I don’t have anything to read.. This app ONLY HAS 4 BOOKS!
Thank You!
35madscientist
From what I can tell so far, there are some great books one can find by using this app! But the more important thing is WHY the creator of the app made it. I think there’s still a need for this NOW, and I’m sorry that it wasn’t around when she was a child or a young adult. I think that some people missed the point—yes, it’s great to have books that are about people of any age with disabilities (I don’t see that either), and having diversity in books for children (and every age). BUT this is about what she knows very well, and I’m so glad she did something about it. If you don’t see what you think are “diverse books for young people”, then do something about it. But don’t give bad ratings because you don’t understand something and decide that you DO know that “MLK would be disappointed” with it. There is nothing racist here. Do you have trouble finding books with white people who are the main characters? No. I have seen LGBTQ characters as positive main characters for a while. They weren’t black, but they were positive, main characters. I didn’t seek the books or stories out; I was reading different authors and books because they were offered, and then my opinion on them was desired. These books aren’t white-centered, and so it’s bringing out some fragility. I am excited that this app is free—kids don’t really have their own $ most of the time, or I didn’t—and libraries were where I checked out books. School and the town library. I hope people realize that it’s a big deal that a parent, family member, mentor, teacher, librarian, and kid can use this app for ZERO $ and find books! For books that are older, they can be purchased in various places as used. I hope someone will do this with adult books in a separate app. Best wishes to this woman for her work. Congrats on your well-deserved coding job!
