The Writers Against Racism series is running fast and furious. Our very own Kelly Starling Lyons was Saturday’s feature.
If you missed it (like I did!), check it out now.
An excerpt:
In elementary school, I remember reading just one children’s book featuring African-American characters — Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. I bought it from Troll book club. I wished it and others had been part of the curriculum. I had wonderful, caring teachers, but I didn’t learn about the body of children’s books by African-Americans until I was in my early 20s. A new world opened to me. I felt affirmed.
After reading about Kelly’s experiences, check out M. Lavora Perry (Taneesha Never Disparaging) and Eleanora Tate, a 2008 Brown Bookshelf Spotlight.
Oh, I saw it, noted it, and failed to go back. Thanks for the reminder, Paula.