tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.comments2010-10-06T22:28:49.695-05:00School For ActivistsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-63973224589205179492010-10-06T22:27:09.769-05:002010-10-06T22:27:09.769-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005490453435653797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-89825429289217089012010-01-31T09:31:03.703-06:002010-01-31T09:31:03.703-06:00It's clear you have a lot to contribute to the...It's clear you have a lot to contribute to the discussion of children/YA literature and because I focus on girls and women, you really strike a chord with me.<br /><br />Know you're being read and appreciated. Now how do we get you to leave your perch and join us elsewhere in the blogosphere? How are people going to learn about you if you don't venture out?<br /><br />I'm linking your blog for Little Lov'n Monday.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924982664582970754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-11846650885674943582010-01-28T11:50:45.243-06:002010-01-28T11:50:45.243-06:00oops -- you're right anne, I was thinking abou...oops -- you're right anne, I was thinking about who publishing houses bill through when I wrote this post. I've corrected it in the original post along with a few other things.DontBoxSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984411997072308438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-48322273996203209032010-01-28T08:57:19.005-06:002010-01-28T08:57:19.005-06:00correction note:
Candlewick Press is an independen...correction note:<br />Candlewick Press is an independent publisher that only uses Random House distribution center to warehouse & distribute their books. The acquisition, creation, design & production of Candlewick Press books are completely independent from Random House.annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978996243523772059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-83534800949992476882010-01-25T10:20:14.441-06:002010-01-25T10:20:14.441-06:00Have you seen this poll?
http://www.mitaliblog.co...Have you seen this poll?<br /><br />http://www.mitaliblog.com/2010/01/brown-faces-dont-sell-books-poll-for.htmlZettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08073292465074072114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-56017425726699808682010-01-21T20:50:13.991-06:002010-01-21T20:50:13.991-06:00DBSarah,
I worked in publishing. I was friends wi...DBSarah,<br /><br />I worked in publishing. I was friends with the editors but I was the bookseller.<br /><br />Doret at The Happy Nappy Bookseller works for a major chain. Do check her out.<br /><br />Bloggers fall into: adult/teen readers, librarians/educators, writers and children lit/YA industry writers.<br /><br />I bumbled around for a bit and found my niche. While I am a youth advocate the majority of this group couldn't or wouldn't relate to a black woman old as their mother. There are a few exceptions notably the amazing teen blogger, Ari who I started out mentoring but I swear I'm now following her lead. :-)susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924982664582970754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-60394726085805594802010-01-21T16:13:19.214-06:002010-01-21T16:13:19.214-06:00Wonderful post! I agree that I would love to see m...Wonderful post! I agree that I would love to see more kids of color represented in books that are across the genre spectrum and not just in historical "realism" books. Although those are indeed important like you mentioned, there's a whole other world out there where kids of color can experience history, culture and numerous storylines especially in fantasy and science fiction. <br /><br />I would love to see publishers step up but I wonder if it's a case of authors not being able to sell such books to publishers and/or not many writing them. Thanks to Tu Publishing, I hope this is changing. Hopefully more indie/small publishers and authors will take note of this giant gap in the margin. I've been thinking about writing YA novels myself and the lack of exposure and representation of main characters of color in YA books for our current and future generation is a growing inspiration.<br /><br />Thanks to you and Ari for spreading the word!Rae Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401577264246893702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-60009879178790198042010-01-20T12:01:29.753-06:002010-01-20T12:01:29.753-06:00Thanks! That's awesome. I should say that I...Thanks! That's awesome. I should say that I'm not the best at updating FYI. But I'm actually in the (slow) process of rethinking this blog to focus more on youth issues, books that don't promote kyriarchy, etc. I haven't been on the YA blogosphere much, to my detriment, but I looked at Color Online last night and Black-Eyed Susan this morning and it's really good to see other people (besides me, isolated at my desk with my publisher reps) talking about these things. It's certainly not being talked about enough on the feminist blogs.<br /><br />My (limited) impression of the YA/kiddie lit blogs is that they're mainly written by readers & reviewers, as well as the occasional writer or librarian. Do you think that's accurate? Have you seen many booksellers blogging? Because there seems to be a lot of confusion about how the book industry works, how books get carried and sold, and who one's allies are in the industry. I think I may write another post about that.DontBoxSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984411997072308438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-23523490880934475842010-01-19T23:02:27.305-06:002010-01-19T23:02:27.305-06:00I loved this book.
I'm going to linking many ...I loved this book.<br /><br />I'm going to linking many of your posts in the very near future. Just so I don't confuse you, I publish Black-Eyed Susan's and Color Online.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924982664582970754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-89948534359357194972010-01-19T23:01:14.322-06:002010-01-19T23:01:14.322-06:00I've read her. Thank you for posting this.I've read her. Thank you for posting this.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924982664582970754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-84997971198423226562010-01-19T22:59:49.614-06:002010-01-19T22:59:49.614-06:00Thank you!
Please come by Black-Eyed Susan's....Thank you!<br /><br />Please come by Black-Eyed Susan's. Adding you to my blogroll.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924982664582970754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-8689566402206264772010-01-19T22:33:39.549-06:002010-01-19T22:33:39.549-06:00I linked to this here http://blackteensread2.blogs...I linked to this here http://blackteensread2.blogspot.com/2010/01/really-bloomsbury-im-done-publishing.html<br /> Thank you for visitng Reading in color and raisng your voice on this important issue. And thanks for sharing this link with me. To me, boycotting in this case will hurt more than help but I applaud you for taking action especially action that really impacts books as a book buyer. Keep it up!MissAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-20506813330697650212009-04-30T13:09:00.000-05:002009-04-30T13:09:00.000-05:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Phvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697015924227579509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-74590636138280666462009-03-29T21:40:00.000-05:002009-03-29T21:40:00.000-05:00I think this is a subtle but significant issue. M...I think this is a subtle but significant issue. My kids have actually gotten into trouble for 'bad attitudes' because they refuse to participate in boy vs. girl competitions. (ok, so maybe they do have bad attitudes... but that's a separate issue.) Anyway, it's great that you've talked with your students about it!Phvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697015924227579509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-77915387958225097542009-01-10T12:23:00.000-06:002009-01-10T12:23:00.000-06:00Rock those citations. Your blog is awesome, by the...Rock those citations. Your blog is awesome, by the way.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604087223102939304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4770001537109672571.post-48826346593912706812008-12-07T21:27:00.000-06:002008-12-07T21:27:00.000-06:00Did you hear the good news? Obama is making it bet...<B>Did you hear the good news?</B> <BR/><BR/>Obama is making it better for us already! There has been an increase of money availability to everyone. Due to recession there is increased funding for all types of grants. Even lenders are bending over backwards to bail you out too. Regardless of statistics, there is people getting tons of cheap money for personal use, investments,start businesses, buy homes, pay off debt, and more. <A HREF="http://moneyloansfinance.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Bailout is for YOU</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com