For those unaware, I started a web ring of sorts several months ago for those who blog about POC books. After starting this book blog, I found myself frustrated in my search for more book bloggers of color or those that read books by people of color in a significant quantity. I found one or two so sporadically that I decided to create something that would easily identify those who fit the description. A button would do it! To take it a step further, I figured I'd link it to a page that housed links to everyone "wearing the badge". My hopes were that other newbies wouldn't have to dig so deep to find kindred reading spirits to follow and get book recommendations.
Now, in the wake of the issue of whitewashing and other issues in publishing regarding POC books, I see the IRIC web ring as something a bit bigger. It's another tool that will hopefully invoke change. It's a very simple statement, I Read In Color, but a strong one. With many "voices" behind it, IRIC should send a clear message to publishers.
So, join us here and below the form is the button. Be sure to use the html provided as it's important to have the button link back to that page so that all the member blogs are discovered.
Now, in the wake of the issue of whitewashing and other issues in publishing regarding POC books, I see the IRIC web ring as something a bit bigger. It's another tool that will hopefully invoke change. It's a very simple statement, I Read In Color, but a strong one. With many "voices" behind it, IRIC should send a clear message to publishers.
So, join us here and below the form is the button. Be sure to use the html provided as it's important to have the button link back to that page so that all the member blogs are discovered.
