tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post2224793287972495775..comments2024-03-29T06:59:34.081-04:00Comments on Carol Baldwin's Blog: Where are the People of Color in Children's Literature? An Answer from Vanessa NewtonCarol Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-6029733861073539412014-10-01T18:38:33.630-04:002014-10-01T18:38:33.630-04:00lovely post Carollovely post CarolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01760805009626609382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-91181465476194945772014-05-22T11:37:27.226-04:002014-05-22T11:37:27.226-04:00Thanks, Hazel. I just added Imani's Moon to my...Thanks, Hazel. I just added Imani's Moon to my TBR list!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-14516934717277761022014-05-22T09:44:53.405-04:002014-05-22T09:44:53.405-04:00Rosi - thanks for the shout for Imani's Moon, ...Rosi - thanks for the shout for Imani's Moon, coming Oct 14th from Charlesbridge, a great story about a coloured girl.See more on FB https://www.facebook.com/imanismoonHazel Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01195335932993401440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-43417009349374189192014-05-22T09:12:40.711-04:002014-05-22T09:12:40.711-04:00THANKS For your comment, Lamont-Deangelo. Publishi...THANKS For your comment, Lamont-Deangelo. Publishing is a tough business-- you need belief in your work and perseverance to make it happen--as well as a few good breaks along the way!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-1643303533817969012014-05-22T01:47:13.994-04:002014-05-22T01:47:13.994-04:00We are right here. however, making our way into th...We are right here. however, making our way into the mainstream of the literary world is being rejected. Like Debbie Levy and many others I have been rejected by many publishers, agents, and more. I believe that there are more out there, but who is there to assist in soliciting our work? Who can I turn to and say that I have a nine-book children's book series complete with assume Ferbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09158965149639967970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-61605126974263129552014-05-15T18:17:14.565-04:002014-05-15T18:17:14.565-04:00Thanks, Anna. So good to hear from you. And I agre...Thanks, Anna. So good to hear from you. And I agree- plot rules!!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-12382103666031507882014-05-15T14:08:08.565-04:002014-05-15T14:08:08.565-04:00What a wonderful article! I loved The Snowy Day wh...What a wonderful article! I loved The Snowy Day when I was little. I remember that I never even noticed that Peter had a different skin color than me, I was too caught up in the beautiful illustrations. As for books with black people on the covers not selling, how ridiculous! I know that I've never even thought about that when buying a book, I just care if the plot sounds interesting or not. Anna E. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01619224693643311478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-18448437222805856722014-05-14T12:09:37.925-04:002014-05-14T12:09:37.925-04:00thanks, Rosi. And thanks for sharing on FB!thanks, Rosi. And thanks for sharing on FB!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-69552110149954157082014-05-14T11:42:14.487-04:002014-05-14T11:42:14.487-04:00What a wonderful, important post. Thanks, Carol, f...What a wonderful, important post. Thanks, Carol, for putting it up and, thanks, Vanessa, for telling your story. I love The Snowy Day and know it opens minds and hearts every day. I certainly buy books with black children on the covers! Vanessa's cover for We Shall Overcome is beautiful. Charlesbridge is bringing out Imani's Moon this fall with a gorgeous cover with a black child. It'Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-46360580330053789872014-05-14T09:21:55.261-04:002014-05-14T09:21:55.261-04:00I will look for your book, Anne. thanks!I will look for your book, Anne. thanks!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-72456827956225009322014-05-14T09:12:09.330-04:002014-05-14T09:12:09.330-04:00Please take a look at my picture book Amina's ...Please take a look at my picture book Amina's New Friends, about a Somalian refugee girl and her first day in an American school. The illustrator is Roberta Collier-Morales and I love the way she depicted Amina. Enjoy!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592261961744905437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-54359575102721349172014-05-14T08:42:29.276-04:002014-05-14T08:42:29.276-04:00Thanks Dorothy, Beth, and LInda, My pleasure!Thanks Dorothy, Beth, and LInda, My pleasure!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-38931677788011605032014-05-14T00:25:47.042-04:002014-05-14T00:25:47.042-04:00Thank you for sharing Vanessa's post, Carol! I...Thank you for sharing Vanessa's post, Carol! It's powerful and inspiring.Beth Hullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10063959081483045217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-49897151214317863182014-05-13T22:18:40.110-04:002014-05-13T22:18:40.110-04:00I am so happy you shared this post, Carol! And tha...I am so happy you shared this post, Carol! And thanks to Vanessa for making the literary community more aware of how big this issue really is.Young Authors Programhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656536261130656113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-77228697943148464252014-05-13T21:50:57.601-04:002014-05-13T21:50:57.601-04:00Vanessa and Carol,
Great topic. There will always...Vanessa and Carol,<br />Great topic. There will always be room for growth and acceptance. Linda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16517546647672781332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-31257827322309953432014-05-13T21:45:51.510-04:002014-05-13T21:45:51.510-04:00thanks, Vanessa. I enjoyed putting this blog toget...thanks, Vanessa. I enjoyed putting this blog together! Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-77196035533854980092014-05-13T21:20:41.715-04:002014-05-13T21:20:41.715-04:00Thanks Kara for your comment and Sheri for yours t...Thanks Kara for your comment and Sheri for yours too. That sounds like a very good plan. "Just part of the story." They are!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-27176208094518890522014-05-13T20:49:55.038-04:002014-05-13T20:49:55.038-04:00While teaching school I always tried to find stori...While teaching school I always tried to find stories that represented my classroom. It was hard back in those days. I plan on every book I write, to have many different types of children from all backgrounds. I don't plan to make am issue of their appearance, just make them part of the story. sheri levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044105588939751015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-80827607005054629062014-05-13T17:00:49.072-04:002014-05-13T17:00:49.072-04:00Way to go, Vanessa! :) And thank you, Carol for ...Way to go, Vanessa! :) And thank you, Carol for featuring Vanessa.karastewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689384820233898083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-4265589592197423312014-05-13T13:39:44.915-04:002014-05-13T13:39:44.915-04:00It was indeed an honor to share Carol. Thanks so ...It was indeed an honor to share Carol. Thanks so much for sharing my little story. Best, with hugsVanessa Brantley Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103644990786273164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-58966520933149224292014-05-13T12:50:11.126-04:002014-05-13T12:50:11.126-04:00The Snowy Day - such a perfect book for you to mee...The Snowy Day - such a perfect book for you to meet your first beautifully rendered black characters in since it is also refreshing in its illustration style.<br /><br />The children's book world is more than blessed to have your fabulous illustrations and personality.<br /><br />An you are right, some of us just need to get out more! JoyceHostetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196629654236470853noreply@blogger.com