The Coloreds Only Bookshelf: Madness in the Publishing Industry

bandit queen press hits the street (bornholm, june 2012)

I'm feeling very thankful and inspired right now. I had my first day of drama with the 5th graders, and this class kicks butt! The creativity and discipline that they have already met me with can only mean one fun year collaborating & inspiring each other. I really look forward to that.
There are a few projects I want to get done with the kids: I want to put together an anthology of their work, I want to get a dramatic production underway (that's kind of half-way there with the seed) and inspire them to create their own cinematic content.  I work in a very special place, and I do believe in the power of every one's voice, including children!!!! be heard in the pubic dialogue.
On another note, the I received the following link from fellow blogger, Issa Eugenia from BlankBareClean: The Coloreds Only Bookshelf: Madness in the Publishing Industry by Eye Candy over at Afro Punk. Well, I must say that the article managed to express my frustration with the industry very eloquently.
I believe I said all I had to say on the issue over on the comment section of the article, so go on over and take a look.
As it looks now, my next collection, a 2nd edition of Blackgirl on Mars will be out in the spring. My friend Clymenza Hawkins is talking about joining me over here for a show. I think it sounds marvelous! 

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