Comments on: Oprah’s YA Picks Color-less

By: Maybe we don’t rant enough «

Maybe we don’t rant enough « — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:08:23 +0000

[...] had these same thoughts when I posted the Oprah Book Club picks. But, in the end, decided that it was worth ranting (albeit low key) [...]

By: paulahy

paulahy — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:27:18 +0000

@Tee You’re right and I went back and added that list in, for fairness.

I mistakenly thought the YA list was the 10-12 list and I didn’t click on that link. I didn’t realize the YA list was 13+.

So thanks for pointing that out.

By: susan

susan — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:42:08 +0000

Edi wrote about this and I went straight to the site, registered and then complained. I don’t care if Oprah personally knew. I care that she obviously has a staff who is oblivious to writers of color and that is unacceptable. What does it take to simply acknowledge the diversity that exists in this society?

By: Tee

Tee — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:15:59 +0000

I just looked at the other lists (10-12, 6-9) There are some other AA books represented. Maybe 2-4 more. I guess that’s a little better than just one.

By: Tee

Tee — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:04:32 +0000

Unfortunately, I’m not at all surprised. <>

By: Paula

Paula — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:00:37 +0000

Normally I’d say – we need to step up our game, but honestly I think there are resources out there, where there weren’t as many a year or two years ago. People simply have to WANT their lists to reflect the diversity of society which will require more research on the part of the people doing the listing. But I think book/reader people are doing their grassroots part to make sure the information exists.

By: pageturnerchick

pageturnerchick — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:19:07 +0000

Perhaps she’s not aware of any YA African-American writers. It’s possible she could have given this assignment to someone else. In that case, she needs a nudge.

By: Doret

Doret — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:50:29 +0000

Very Frustrating

By: Sabra

Sabra — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:57:47 +0000

sighing with you…