Frank X. Walker is an African American poet from Danville, KY. In 2013, he became the Poet Laureate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. (Wikipedia) Hes’ the first African American and the youngest person to hold this post.In 2014, He won an NAACP Image Award for his poetry. He’s founder of Affrilachian Poets and is a… Read More Male Monday: Frank X. Walker
I am merely posing for a photograph. Remember, when the Nomenclature stops you, tell them that—“Sirs, he was posing for my camera, that is all.” . . . yes, that may just work. Juan Felipe Herrara I am merely posing for the camera Poet. Artist. Teacher. Activist. Writer. Poet Laureate of California. “Your friends, and… Read More Male Monday: Juan Felipe Herrara
BFFs. Buddies. Besties. Guy pals. Call ‘em what you like, I see a slow going trend in YA of male authors of color writing stories that explore male friendships. Most often, YA male characters are either loners or involved with a female character, either as a friend or love interest. The following books not only… Read More Male Monday: Guy Pals
Matt de la Peña has released a new book. Infinity Ring Book 4: Curse of the Ancients is part of an MG series where each book is written by a different author. (A librarian’s nightmare to shelf!!) Sera has a secret. She’s seen the future, and it is terrifying. Unfortunately, she can’t do anything to… Read More Male Monday: Matt de la Pena
The Male Monday feature began with Ari at Reading in Color. The world of children’s literature suffered a great loss on Sunday 28 April with the passing of Fred McKissack. In the books that he wrote, the stories he told and the life he lived, he paved the way! Fred McKissack first worked as a… Read More Male Monday: Frederick McKissack
