UK children's books with Black main characters fall 8% in a year

A study by Inclusive Books for Children shows that only 2.1% of UK children's books published in 2025 featured a Black main character, down 7.8% from the prior year, despite Black children making up 8.5% of the age group. The decline signals a reversal in diversity publishing trends, though the study's methodology and scope are not fully detailed. This matters as it reflects broader cultural and political debates on representation in the UK.