Also we're hoping for books in which both religious & non-religious characters treated w/ compassion. #mswl

Where are the conflicts for your characters? How can a character live his/her religion in broader context? Etc. #MSWL

& even if religion is a big part of a character's life, often it's more interesting in story to explore culture surrounding religion. #MSWL

But as far as #MSWL goes, it has to go beyond religion to a good story. I think of coming-of-age stories in which Catholicism plays big part

Also, a lot of religions (for ex: Mormons) have large populations of POC but are not seen as having POC members. Stories welcome. #MSWL

Also on my #MSWL: other stories about POC who are religious, whether that means Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and so forth.

I don't mean that the book be *about* religious observance/oppression/etc, though that being a part of daily life in ms works. #MSWL

The examples in that article are all picture books, but the principle applies to MG & YA as well. #MSWL

So, for example, books for MG & YA that fit what this article is talking about: blog.leeandlow.com/2016/03/08/div… #MSWL

What I mean by that is not straight historical fiction, however. Plenty of SFF and contemporary novels have use in the classroom #MSWL

We're also on the lookout for manuscripts that have a classroom connection, literary allusions, etc. #MSWL

Whether set in US or elsewhere, we'd love to see more Muslim characters from all walks of life, historical and contemporary #MSWL

#MSWL time: One big gap on our list is our lack of any books about Muslim main characters (MG or YA).

Bumping this, since I still #mswl it. With the feel of THE GUERNSEY LITERARY & POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY or THE STORIED LIFE OF AJ FIKRY!

Crime fiction like Louise Penny, Sue Grafton and Janet Evanovich. @curtisPSLA #MSWL bit.ly/1aqPTe4

Reading subs by a sunny window and realizing how very weary I am of books about death. It's nearly spring! Send me something fun! #mswl

Cyberpunk, but with "bloatware" and data throttling and contracts, like our cell phone plans. #mswl

Looking for a great urban #fantasy. #mswl Submit yours! buff.ly/1QwtqRq

While at church this morning, I realized how little Inspirational LGBT YA exists. If any. I'd love some! #MSWL #WNDB

Looking for #MG w/ #mystery and #diversity #MSWL