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Open Letter to ColorOnline

9/14/2009

 
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In celebration of Book Bloggers Appreciation Week, I will be doing several posts this week for the occasion. Today, I'm spotlighting ColorOnline via an open letter...

Dear ColorOnline,
When I started my book blog just six short weeks ago, I was on a mad hunt for other book bloggers of color or that, at least, had a propensity towards writers of color. Needless to say, within a couple of weeks I finally stumbled across your blog and was so relieved. I'm grateful I discovered a kindred spirit in the book blogging family. It is so true that POC writers don't get nearly the attention that they often should. I'm on a mission to propel more of them to tops of bestseller lists and having their works revered and become required reading academically. I'm glad to know that I'm not in that mission alone.

When the BBAW shortlists were revealed, I found myself feeling disheartened that you were not in your most appropriate category: Best Cultural Blog. Altruistic you are and that's even a just nomination. So, cheers to you ColorOnline and the wonderful presence you've created in the blogosphere.

Sincerely,
Dawn - She is Too Fond of Booksd link
9/13/2009 22:30:57

What a nice tribute to the *Color Online* blog!

And welcome to the book blogging world, Brown Girl; I'm glad I found your blog via BBAW.

Charlotte link
9/13/2009 22:59:57

Cheers to ColorOnline from me too! I'm so glad it's there.

gavin link
9/14/2009 00:15:36

Thank you for this letter. I was also disappointed to find ColorOnLine missing from the Best Cultural Blog shortlist. I second your cheer!

Stephanie link
9/14/2009 00:18:25

I like that you took a different approach by writing your featured blogger a letter. Cool idea! I'll have to visit ColorOnline's blog now since I don't think I'm familiar with it.

susan link
9/14/2009 00:55:56

Thank you, Browngirl!

This is my first stop on my blog hopping frenzy. What an incredible first stop.

You made my day.

Online Publicist link
9/14/2009 04:28:01

I was so thrilled to come across this post via BBAW! Welcome to the book blogging corner of the interworld. I look forward to getting to know you better. :-)

Belle link
9/14/2009 07:30:07

What a lovely post! And welcome to the book blogging world!

Margot link
9/14/2009 12:19:42

I like your heartfelt and honest post.

Elena link
9/14/2009 13:04:30

I enjoy reading ColorOnline as well, it's great. ^_^ (except I'm tempted to call it ColourOnline lol)

BrownGirl
9/14/2009 13:12:27

Thanks to you all so much for stopping by little nook!

@susan- you're so welcome and i only speak truth

@elena- i know you want to use the english spelling. lol!

Sheila DeChantal link
9/14/2009 14:47:28

A great post! What a wonderful way to express gratitude to another blogger. I will be visiting Coloronline thanks to your post here. :)

Natasha @ Maw Books link
9/14/2009 14:50:04

How wonderful to meet you via BBAW. And what a wonderful tribute. I just discovered Susan last month and I'm thrilled with her already!


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