As everyone knows, diversity in science fiction and fantasy is a passion for me.
I recently put together this little list of books for teens that features Black main characters. Now, if you're looking for other races/colors/ethnicities/aliens/non-humans, you should check by Alien Star Books and see what I've got listed. It's an ever-growing ongoing project, so I'm always adding more books...
Anyway, you can find that list of books over in the Alien Star Books blog:
http://www.alienstarbooks.com/1/post/2014/05/list-of-books-with-black-main-characters.html
Showing posts with label Alien Star Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alien Star Books. Show all posts
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Friday, December 6, 2013
Featured on Twinja Book Reviews!
I'm honored that Guinevere & Libertad Tomas' Twinja Book Reviews has featured my little book website, Alien Star Books.
You can check it out here: http://twinjabookreviews.blogspot.com/2013/12/aliens-stars-and-books-sit-down-with.html
And if you're looking for reviews on YA books, you should check by Guinevere & Libertad Tomas' blog often. They're also voracious readers who love to share the books they read.
You can check it out here: http://twinjabookreviews.blogspot.com/2013/12/aliens-stars-and-books-sit-down-with.html
And if you're looking for reviews on YA books, you should check by Guinevere & Libertad Tomas' blog often. They're also voracious readers who love to share the books they read.
Monday, October 14, 2013
New Books on Alien Star Books!
I've added a few new books to Alien Star Books.
Feel free to come by and check out my little book website, where you can find science fiction and fantasy for teens and young adults of Color, featuring protagonists outside of the stereotypical mold of the "white guy saves the world/universe."
Now, don't get me wrong here. There's nothing wrong with having a white protagonist or white characters. It's just that, well, do they ALL have to be white? And I do have a place for white protagonists too, because Alien Star Books is all about INCLUSION, not exclusion. There's plenty of room for new authors, established authors and the classics.
If your teen (or you) is looking for something different in speculative fiction, there just might be a book that'll take his/her/your fancy as you peruse the pages of Alien Star Books.
Alien Star Books
Feel free to come by and check out my little book website, where you can find science fiction and fantasy for teens and young adults of Color, featuring protagonists outside of the stereotypical mold of the "white guy saves the world/universe."
Now, don't get me wrong here. There's nothing wrong with having a white protagonist or white characters. It's just that, well, do they ALL have to be white? And I do have a place for white protagonists too, because Alien Star Books is all about INCLUSION, not exclusion. There's plenty of room for new authors, established authors and the classics.
If your teen (or you) is looking for something different in speculative fiction, there just might be a book that'll take his/her/your fancy as you peruse the pages of Alien Star Books.
Alien Star Books
Monday, February 18, 2013
Spotlight Author!
Wow!
I have been honored as the Spotlight Author on Reading In Black (https://www.facebook.com/groups/readinginblack/) for the week of February 18-22!
I was very surprised when I was invited to participate, as the facebook group is focused on Black authors' works. However, Deatri was so kind and invited me because I participate and post regularly. In addition, I maintain a book website focused on science fiction and fantasy for Teens and Young Adults of Color (http://www.alienstarbooks.com). So I have a huge interest in books that feature protagonists of Color.
Anyway, I'm truly honored.
I have been honored as the Spotlight Author on Reading In Black (https://www.facebook.com/groups/readinginblack/) for the week of February 18-22!
I was very surprised when I was invited to participate, as the facebook group is focused on Black authors' works. However, Deatri was so kind and invited me because I participate and post regularly. In addition, I maintain a book website focused on science fiction and fantasy for Teens and Young Adults of Color (http://www.alienstarbooks.com). So I have a huge interest in books that feature protagonists of Color.
Anyway, I'm truly honored.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
My New Website!
OK, this is the project I've been working on ever since I made the mistake of asking for referrals to good science fiction and fantasy for Teens of Color.
Oh my goodness! There was some not-nice comments and one person even accused me of wanting NO White characters at all.
Wahhhht?
Are you kidding me? Are people really that threatened, that they can't share the future with Teens of Color? That all protagonists must be the traditional, stereotypical, White male hero? Really? REALLY?
So amid encouraging private messages and referrals from fellow writers, educators and parents, I took the info and started a website featuring short book reviews of science fiction and fantasy books with protagonists of Color. It's going to take a lot of work, but I've gotten a lot done already and went live because, well, I could work on it forever and it'll never be finished.
Alien Star Books, www.alienstarbooks.com, is all about reading!! I'm reading and reviewing as fast as I can so I can get short reviews of the books up ASAP. Next to the reviews, I have the book cover images that are also links to Amazon. (In the interests of disclosure, I DO get a couple of nickels if you order using my links.)
And before anyone goes off about the focus of the website, yes, there is an "Everybody Else" page that features good sci-fi/fantasy with protagonists that might be a clone, disabled, female, genderless, Gay or Lesbian or White. Why? Because my purpose is to INCLUDE, not exclude good books that are appropriate for teens and young adults, featuring characters that they can relate to. So yes, that includes Tolkien and Asimov and Bradley and Norton and all the other classic works.
I'd like to invite you to submit referrals to science fiction and fantasy books, including your own published works. But be warned, I will review the book and I reserve the right to speak my mind...
Oh my goodness! There was some not-nice comments and one person even accused me of wanting NO White characters at all.
Wahhhht?
Are you kidding me? Are people really that threatened, that they can't share the future with Teens of Color? That all protagonists must be the traditional, stereotypical, White male hero? Really? REALLY?
So amid encouraging private messages and referrals from fellow writers, educators and parents, I took the info and started a website featuring short book reviews of science fiction and fantasy books with protagonists of Color. It's going to take a lot of work, but I've gotten a lot done already and went live because, well, I could work on it forever and it'll never be finished.
Alien Star Books, www.alienstarbooks.com, is all about reading!! I'm reading and reviewing as fast as I can so I can get short reviews of the books up ASAP. Next to the reviews, I have the book cover images that are also links to Amazon. (In the interests of disclosure, I DO get a couple of nickels if you order using my links.)
And before anyone goes off about the focus of the website, yes, there is an "Everybody Else" page that features good sci-fi/fantasy with protagonists that might be a clone, disabled, female, genderless, Gay or Lesbian or White. Why? Because my purpose is to INCLUDE, not exclude good books that are appropriate for teens and young adults, featuring characters that they can relate to. So yes, that includes Tolkien and Asimov and Bradley and Norton and all the other classic works.
I'd like to invite you to submit referrals to science fiction and fantasy books, including your own published works. But be warned, I will review the book and I reserve the right to speak my mind...
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