Race Relations

The fabulous Mitali Perkins has a truly exceptional article at School Library Journal, "Straight Talk on Race: Challenging Stereotypes in Kids' Books." While it is, obviously, focused on work for children and young adults, it's worth a read for anyone writing for any audience. I'd extract a snippet, but, really, seriously, just go read the whole thing.

Updated: And some additional comments--and a challenge--at Mitali's blog.

Comments

[Karen]

Excellent article -- thanks for linking to it.

[Ellen Datlow]

Brilliant article, Gwenda. Thanks.