Diversity in Books

Science Fiction and Fantasy are genres that can be overlooked when seeking stories with diversity. 

Spock mind-melds with a silicon-based life form to understand and protect her. The Doctors of Doctor Who defend aliens around the universe.

​The wookie from Star Wars, Spock of Star Trek, and Hagrid of Harry Potter are iconic. Hobbits, dwarves, elves, and humans work together in Lord of the Rings.  

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Science Fiction books often have remarkable diversity, beyond human differences, with stories that promote communication and understanding. 

The Dragon Dreamer series is Science Fantasy
Adventure with dragons and an undersea world, for young adults 9 to 99.

When dragon misfit Arak crashes at sea, Scree heals him. Gradually the worlds of sea and sky
                                                          become intertwined; dragons and octopuses
                                                          benefit from their differences.

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The Dragon Dreamer by J.S. Burke won the IAN First Place Award for Best First Novel. It's also an IAN ​Finalist for Best Fantasy, Best Science Fiction, and Best Children's Book.

Dragon Lightning by J.S. Burke won the PINNACLE First Place Award for Best Science Fantasy and the IAN First Place Award for Best Science Fiction. Dragon Lightning is also an IAN Finalist for Best Fantasy and Best Young Adult Book.  

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