Kam / http://www.kamwilliams.com

Carl Van Vechten (BOOK REVIEW)

Carl Van Vechten (BOOK REVIEW)
Carl Van Vechten & the Harlem Renaissance:A Portrait in Black & WhiteBy Emily BernardYale University PressHardcover, $30.00372 pages, IllustratedISBN: 978-0-300-12199-5 Book Review by Kam Williams“This book is a portrait of a once-controversial figure… a white man with a passion for ... Read More...

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happy birthday, Ship of Souls!

happy birthday, Ship of Souls!
Ship of Souls is my third book in four years and I just wanted to take a moment to welcome it into the world! Another friend sent me some kind words this morning, and Doret has posted her review over at The Happy Nappy Bookseller. I’m taking my three classes to the African Burial Ground [...] ... Read More...

elliottzetta / http://zettaelliott.wordpress.com

christening the ship

christening the ship
Ship of Souls has been getting some great reviews! We have a five-star review from the Vine program on Amazon.com, and Edi over at Crazy Quilts has paired her wonderful review with the top ten songs on the German pop chart! Some authors are writers while others are storytellers. I think this ... Read More...

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This Is For the Lover In You: Lots of FREE Black Literary Swag!

This Is For the Lover In You: Lots of FREE Black Literary Swag!
Not only is February Black History Month/Afropalooza, it also contains Valentine’s Day, the favorite day for people who love to cuddle and kiss and guess who else? People who like to read. And there is no easier and greater way to get next to your favorite Black Library Girl (or Guy) on Valentine’s Day than to get her a book. Sidebar: Jewelry counts ... Read More...

elliottzetta / http://zettaelliott.wordpress.com

step one

Have you heard about the Children’s Book Council’s new Diversity Committee? Elizabeth Bluemle has also written an account of the committee’s first event: Last year, a group of children’s book editors desirous of actively talking about and tackling these issues started . . . ... Read More...

Arturo / http://www.racialicious.com

Central American Horror Story: A Brief Chat With Finding Fernanda Author Erin Siegal

Central American Horror Story: A Brief Chat With Finding Fernanda Author Erin Siegal
Finding Fernanda is a sobering story–even more so when you stop to think that it focuses on two women out of thousands at opposite ends of a corrupt system. Journalist Erin Siegal’s book stretches across the continent: it examines the notorious child adoption business in Guatemala via the ordeals suffered by both Guatemalan native Mildred Alvarado ... Read More...

MelADramatic Mommy / http://www.meladramaticmommy.com

A Soft Place to Land, Crunch Time | Book Reviews

A Soft Place to Land, Crunch Time | Book Reviews
I haven't done a book review for 2012, but that's not because I haven't been reading. Back in late November, I started (re)reading the Outlander series because it was finally chosen as our book club selection. So I read the first and then couldn't resist continuing on with the next three*. Since . . . ... Read More...

Ebonstorm / http://ebonstorm.wordpress.com

Black Science Fiction with a Cappuccino

Black Science Fiction with a Cappuccino
I was asked to write a bit about why I decided to participate in the State of Black Science Fiction 2012 and when I started writing I ended up with yesterday’s entry: Black History Month sends the wrong message. I opted to participate because I believe in the need for positive representations of People of Color. After meeting many of the writers ... Read More...