reading writers of color

[redbird]

I'm not committing to this (or any) reading challenge, in part because of how few books I've been reading for the first time, but dropping it here:

https://lonelycryptidmedia.com/2020/12/11/reading-writers-of-color-2021/

For the year 2021 read the work of Black, Indigenous, and people of color that fit the following prompts:

January: By a woman of color
February: By a scientist
March: A work of fiction
April: By a queer or trans author
May: About a radical social movement or historical event
June: On your “to be read” list
July: Collection of short stories, poetry, or essays
August: By an award winner
September: In translation
October: Memoir, biography, or creative nonfiction
November: By a local author
December: Published 2021
[Which month looks most exciting for you? Which month are you most uncertain about?]

[via boxofdelights]

Comments

[petrea_mitchell]

The scavenger hunt aspect appeals to me, but if I drew up a list of suitable books then I'd just want to read them all immediately.

[otter]

I've been doing a less structured version of this for the past several years. So many books to read, that I have rarely read any books written by someone who isn't BIPOC recently. With the exception of a couple friends who are queer women, and one memoir by a local queer that includes people and places I know.