“I read YA.”
New YA Blog Focusing on People of Color!
The Rich in Color blog is dedicated to reading, reviewing, talking about, and otherwise promoting young adult fiction starring people of color or written by people of color. We believe that teens (and adults!) should be able to find themselves in the kinds of books they love to read. At Rich in Color, we want to showcase a wide variety of multicultural books so that kids will be able to see themselves as more than just the sassy best friend, the very special lesson, or the extra in the background.
The discrepancy between books that feature people of color or are written by people of color and the actual composition of the U.S. population is a concern for us. We think it’s important to support these books/authors, and one way we can do that is to talk about them.
If you know of any books that are coming out that are not already on our release calendar, let us know in the comments of our latest post or at our Tumblr or Twitter accounts. Yes, even if you’re the author, agent, or publisher–don’t be shy!
“I learned a lot about sex through YA, as a matter of fact. At least, I learned a lot about dudes and sex.”
“It got me thinking. I love YA, I write YA, YA is my thing and I never want to leave — but there’s defending YA and there’s being defensive and I don’t want the nuances of critique to get lost in between.”
This month’s Bookmobile read is the debut release from our very own Kristin Halbrook! To participate, buy a copy or borrow a copy from the library/a friend/etc, then return on Tuesday, February 26th at 6pm PST/9pm EST for a live chat with Kristin, over at YA Highway. Happy Reading!
“When your life changes, sometimes the dream has to change to fit, and that’s okay. It’s not failing, it’s not giving up.”
Playlist for Nobody But Us by Kristin Halbrook.
“One of the things which makes Felicia “rich” in LEVEL 2 is her memories of traveling, which are highly in demand in the afterlife. Even though she’s only 17, Felicia has been around the world thanks to her mother’s career in the US Foreign Service and her composer father’s research trips. Here are a few of the international locations in LEVEL 2.”
“If you’re writing or outlining a horror, the chances that one or more characters eventually kick the bucket are pretty high.”
That means it’s time to tell you the long-lost secret of writing a believable male character. Ready?
