Thanks to Susan's comment, I've just discovered Color Online, a community dedicated to "the promotion, empowerment, and political awakening of young women". Their mission is "to cultivate self-development through literary study, educational programs, cultural events and community service".For Black History Month, Color Online is hosting a contest to celebrate the contributions of black women writers:
Submit a book review or biography sketch of a black woman writer you admire. We’re looking for YA writers, adult fiction and nonfiction writers alike. Writers may be contemporary or historical figures.
For the complete contest guidelines and prize list, see the contest post at Color Online.
Thanks to Susan for letting me know about this contest, and for reminding me about Black History Month. I've been wanting to read I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings for a while now. Or maybe try some Toni Morrison. I don't know, but if I can find the time and energy (what with work and the mess that I am at the moment) I will celebrate Black History Month in some way.
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Very cool. Thanks for coming by and promoting our contest. How you find time to read the classic. Morrison is brilliant but no easy read.
We not only support young women but we welcome young women like you to join us. Ever interested, let me know and I'll send you an invite to our discussion forum.
In the meantime, thank you again for your support.
Peace,
susan
This looks like a good contest. I'll have to check into it.
BTW: I have an award for you:
http://bfishreads.blogspot.com/2009/01/award-lets-be-friends.html
Thanks for this Alessandra,
I am getting involved in this as well.
E.H.
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