tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post5944922196966167422..comments2024-03-24T02:23:19.870-05:00Comments on Reading In Color: It's Not Over: Publishing Needs to take the Hint (aka more cover failures) + POC Reading Challenge books needed!MissAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-69499844147015669742010-01-31T18:14:15.511-06:002010-01-31T18:14:15.511-06:00As Jhenne mentioned, I'll be happy to donate a...As Jhenne mentioned, I'll be happy to donate a copy of Perfect Shot. Thanks for organizing this awesome reading challenge.Debbie Rigaudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087884921871738486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-66289727835592645472010-01-25T06:28:01.117-06:002010-01-25T06:28:01.117-06:00You can count on me for a donation.
Bloomsbury i...You can count on me for a donation. <br /><br />Bloomsbury is blatant with its cover washing and I don't think they'll stop doing it as long as the only color they're concerned about is green.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995262723350443110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-44367761332046580262010-01-25T05:34:05.544-06:002010-01-25T05:34:05.544-06:00Aww aren't you nice! Well I'll slip you a ...Aww aren't you nice! Well I'll slip you a copy of 'Chameleon' then, that's not destined for charity, drop me an email. <br /><br />And for the record I don't think there are going to be many people agreeing with Anon above that publishers need to enage in racist tactics to stay in business. Various businesses have also claimed they need to use cheap/sweat shop labour to compete with other companies. I hope we can all agree we are not in favour of because it's a deeply unethical practise and so is whitewashing. We'd never say 'oh well they have to stay in business so it's fine to keep paying employees lower than minimum wage, even though it is wrong.' and this is a similar situation. Customers are becoming more concerned by unethical business practises and if businesses can't adapt their strategies, find more ethical ways to sell, then they'll find support dropping and won't stay in business.Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462660276240016464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-17455109351523121742010-01-24T19:48:23.253-06:002010-01-24T19:48:23.253-06:00P.S. Loving the challenge idea! I have an extra co...P.S. Loving the challenge idea! I have an extra copy of Simon Pulse's "Perfect Shot" that I'd be willing to donate. (Although honestly, I think if you contact the author Debbie Rigaud, she might be willing to donate an autographed copy or something to the cause. http://www.debbierigaud.com/ )<br /><br />Aside from that, I'd be happy to donate an illustration or something to the swag-side of the prizes. (I did the illustrations on Debbie's site, as well as a few other authors. My portfolio is here: http://jhennetyler.cleanfolio.com/gallery/131518 )<br /><br />You can email me at GypsyStarr17 @ aol . com [minus the spaces of course! :)]Jhenne Tyler B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05019261969154480797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-20861730796981716932010-01-24T19:34:57.544-06:002010-01-24T19:34:57.544-06:00My little sister brought the "Sticky" ch...My little sister brought the "Sticky" character to my attention too. (I haven't read the series either) But she read him as Black, and he certainly isn't portrayed that way on the cover. <br /><br />To quote: "Sticky was a Black and the smartest one, which I was proud of, but on the cover, he's colored 'peach'. That made me so mad, I had to reread the line about him being tan like three times! " <br /><br />IA; Bloomberg basically issued a non-apology. Pointing out that "offense" was caused without addressing the underlying issue itself really doesn't cut it :/Jhenne Tyler B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05019261969154480797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-14163307001139637542010-01-24T17:32:14.763-06:002010-01-24T17:32:14.763-06:00@Anon-Yes that is a harsh reality and it shouldn&#...@Anon-Yes that is a harsh reality and it shouldn't be that way. Publishers should portray positive images and loook to have diverse books.<br /><br />Publishers must do what they can to stay in business. I AM PRO WHITE WASHING. WHO ELSE OUT THERE AGREES WITH ME?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-23215628237247536122010-01-24T16:41:40.055-06:002010-01-24T16:41:40.055-06:00@Anon-a non-POC would be white so your statement d...@Anon-a non-POC would be white so your statement doesn't make any sense. and I resent you calling my readers stupid, I will not tolerate name calling. Attack me, fine but not my readers.<br /><br />Sorry. I didn't quite grasp the acronym that "you people" have for POC. Oops. The point is WHITE WASHING IS DONE FOR A GOOD REASON. Harsh, but true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-6718293766006566972010-01-24T16:29:31.182-06:002010-01-24T16:29:31.182-06:00Ari,
The Red Umbrella won't be out until May,...Ari,<br /><br />The Red Umbrella won't be out until May, but would donating some swag help? I can give you one of my "exclusive" red umbrellas (it has the book cover on the strap) and some signed bookmarks. Let me know if this works.Christina Diaz Gonzalezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05176663522450578863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-90674972119801272202010-01-24T16:22:53.424-06:002010-01-24T16:22:53.424-06:00Thank you everyone for your generousity! I'll ...Thank you everyone for your generousity! I'll be emailing you shortly.<br /><br />@Mardel- Don't worry about it! I've received some good responses and with these hard times I don't want to take away any of your money. Just get those car repairs! No pressure *gulps* lol. Ash is by an author of color and malinda lo has said she sees Ash as Asian.<br /><br />@Anon-Yes that is a harsh reality and it shouldn't be that way. Publishers should portray positive images and loook to have diverse books.MissAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-64397249683255369272010-01-24T16:18:53.690-06:002010-01-24T16:18:53.690-06:00@Jodie-Charity is most important though, I don'...@Jodie-Charity is most important though, I don't want to take away books from those who really need it! From what I can tell the last 2 books have the same illustrator and the first book has a different one.<br /><br />@annie-Thanks for the link! I've seen this book and I want to read it and I remember thinking the model didn't even look asian, let alone Chinese and then I forgot about it when I did this post. I'll add it.<br /><br />@Anon-a non-POC would be white so your statement doesn't make any sense. and I resent you calling my readers stupid, I will not tolerate name calling. Attack me, fine but not my readers.<br /><br />@Tarie-Yes where are these mysterious statistics? hahaMissAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-26435040865655240972010-01-24T16:17:33.053-06:002010-01-24T16:17:33.053-06:00Tarie said...
I'm with you, Ari. I want to se...Tarie said... <br />I'm with you, Ari. I want to see the numbers! Where are the statistics showing that books with people of color on the covers are not selling?<br /><br />Oh. We have numbers, Tarie. That's why the publishing industry can't deviate from their marketing strategies. There's no gray line in sales and marketing. Certain images sell because they appeal to a wider audience, and right now in 2009-2010, that wider market is Anglo-Americans. 88.7% of white readers = a pure white image on bookcovers [regardless if Sticky, the skinny kid, happens to be black] As an Marketing Specialist for big pub, is all about the sales. Harsh, but reality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-26634393137299478562010-01-24T15:50:11.004-06:002010-01-24T15:50:11.004-06:00Is the cover illustrator for Benedict Society diff...Is the cover illustrator for Benedict Society different from the book illustrator? If not, what happened? I saw Leila post the address details for Little Brown in her spot about this, so I need to compose a letter this week.<br /><br />You caught me just in time, about to add Silver Phoenix to a charity bag bundle of books, but I'll donate my hardcover copy to the challenge.Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462660276240016464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-44095844783071842072010-01-24T14:16:27.830-06:002010-01-24T14:16:27.830-06:00i agree that bloomsbury's apology is a half he...i agree that bloomsbury's apology is a half hearted apology. it's such a shame that whitewashing is so prevalent in the publishing industry.<br /><br />here's another case of whitewashing:<br />http://www.thecompulsivereader.com/2009/10/mulan-is-daughter-of-hua-wei-greatest.htmlanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878476100903678284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-88656487031170330182010-01-24T13:17:36.234-06:002010-01-24T13:17:36.234-06:00Stupid people! Statistics show that black people o...Stupid people! Statistics show that black people or non POC don't read as much as anglo-Americans. It's all about numbers and marketing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-42282620124370393902010-01-24T06:15:23.982-06:002010-01-24T06:15:23.982-06:00I'm with you, Ari. I want to see the numbers! ...I'm with you, Ari. I want to see the numbers! Where are the statistics showing that books with people of color on the covers are not selling?Tarie Sabidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105469967850020791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-53856616052469439652010-01-24T04:00:56.581-06:002010-01-24T04:00:56.581-06:00I'm donating books for the POC Readn=ing Chall...I'm donating books for the POC Readn=ing Challenge, but wonder if you only accepts books for prize...<br /><br />Thx.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-33571701029916079332010-01-24T00:37:54.494-06:002010-01-24T00:37:54.494-06:00P.S., I'm also going to go back through your b...P.S., I'm also going to go back through your blogs to check for books you liked. I want to get books that are good, so I'm counting on you (no pressure, "kay?)Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063358136590143066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-39672001917008655512010-01-24T00:36:53.660-06:002010-01-24T00:36:53.660-06:00I can't do anything right now, we have to come...I can't do anything right now, we have to come up with $500 for car repairs this week. But down the line - March 1st, or later if someone can't afford a book, I'd be happy to buy it through Book Depository (no shipping $) and have it sent to them. If something comes up in March or later, just send me info - name, book, shipping address and I'll be glad to do this.<br /><br />btw, joined the challenge- I just need to find some books my self- Would Ash be a good place to start? Still not sure about the character's, but I think the Author is poc?Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063358136590143066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-47899651144490211432010-01-23T21:41:22.746-06:002010-01-23T21:41:22.746-06:00Was that an apology? I thought it was a statement....Was that an apology? I thought it was a statement...<br />To be honest in 'marketing' terms no formal apology has been issued this was a statement only.Pamhttp://bookalicio.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-28417941917992260602010-01-23T20:53:57.135-06:002010-01-23T20:53:57.135-06:00I never do book challenges because it makes me ner...I never do book challenges because it makes me nervous to try to keep track of such things over time, but I'm in. I do want to commit this year to reading <em>and reviewing</em> books that feature or are authored by people of color. I do keep diversity in my reading, but I don't always remember to share that reading and I'm going to make it a priority this year. It's one step, one voice.MotherReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274509991340797264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-17306982963419316592010-01-23T20:34:33.773-06:002010-01-23T20:34:33.773-06:00what Lyn said. And I'll send along a copy of S...what Lyn said. And I'll send along a copy of Superzero. Take care!Mrs. Pilkingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443662716537601907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-84564595484421029822010-01-23T19:35:05.895-06:002010-01-23T19:35:05.895-06:00I like the idea of a post about the most POC-frien...I like the idea of a post about the most POC-friendly publishing companies. We need to support those who are doing the right thing.Lyn Miller-Lachmannhttp://web.mac.com/lynmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-86813303652026580872010-01-23T17:45:11.361-06:002010-01-23T17:45:11.361-06:00You can count on 3 titles from our Prize Bucket fo...You can count on 3 titles from our Prize Bucket for the challenge. Winners pick their books.Color Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062017327837729986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-89025766050673447812010-01-23T17:21:39.471-06:002010-01-23T17:21:39.471-06:00Me! I'll donate any book of mine you want as a...Me! I'll donate any book of mine you want as a prize, including a signed copy of BAMBOO PEOPLE (coming July 1, 2010). Love and hugs to you for your VOICE!mbpbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081024119047826077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-685213645966305522010-01-23T17:15:22.903-06:002010-01-23T17:15:22.903-06:00*rolls eyes at Bloomsbury's "apology"...*rolls eyes at Bloomsbury's "apology"* Seriously not sold on Bloomsbury's sincerity, but I already talked about that and it's just not interesting.<br /><br />The thing about The Dragon and the Stars, it wasn't just about, you know, the wrong dragon for me. It's much, much more than that and I'll admit, my personal history being very much tied to the Chinese diaspora is a big part of my reaction towards that cover. But um, I'll have a post up on that wherein I'll try to talk about this cover as relatively calm as I possibly can.<br /><br />I'll see what books I can donate. Expect an email from me sometime. =Dyuanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106464795070487558noreply@blogger.com