Reading is fundamental. Reading comprehension is critical. He read “satiny brown skin” as “Satan-y brown skin”. All of a sudden Rue had red eyes and was evil. His rational: “She’s a little girl in the HUNGER GAMES. And the GameMakers gave her a HIGH score! EVIILLLL!!!” I… I don’t even know y’all. He looked so… Read Post
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On people of color in the media I consume
This year I took a POC reading challenge where I would make a conscious effort to read books where a major character was not white. So far 22 out of the 37 books I’ve read fit. 56%. As a result I’ve been exposed to a wider range of narratives and identify more with the stories…. Read Post
Please support the writers who publish their work with CGP!
Please support the writers who publish their work with CGP! Crossed Genres Publications is a fantastic small press that publishes speculative fiction. Their commitment to publishing new and diverse voices blows me away and their new stretch goal is great: to pay pro-rates. This is fantastic for WRITERS because it means they can get paid… Read Post
Wicket Season – Review Part 1
I have plenty to say about this book by Gabrielle Prendergast and I will share my thoughts with all of you in another post. For now I want to give the floor to someone whose opinion of this book is more important than mine—my brother, Ludnick. Ludnick is 11 years old and in the 6th grade. He loves sports, especially… Read Post