My Little Pocketbooks is hosting the Diversity on the Shelf Reading Challenge 2015. The idea is to read more books by authors of color, or read books with a main character of color. I’m signing up for 1st Shelf: Read 1-6 Books. This is my first year doing this challenge and I’m looking forward to it! I’ll be updating this post with my progress throughout the year. Read below for an outline of the rules, and click the banner at the top of this post to sign up. Let me know in the comments below if you’re doing this challenge!
Diversity on the Shelf Reading Challenge 2015
1st Shelf: Read 1-6 Books
1) Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman
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Challenge Details
1. Any book (by any author) with a main character that is a person of color qualifies for this reading challenge, as well as any book written by an author of color. The goal is to encourage readers have a more diverse reading experience and to support diversity in the publishing industry by reading and reviewing books by or about person of color.2. The challenge will run from January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 (books read prior to 1/1/2015 do not count towards the challenge). You can join anytime before 12/1/2015. Sign up at My Little Pocketbooks
3. Books can be any format (print, ebook, audio).
4. Novellas, Short story collections, Poetry, Graphic novels/manga, Children Books, and all genres are allowed.
5. Books can be of any publication date.
6. You can choose your books as you go or create a list in advance. Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.
1st Shelf: Read 1-6 books
So glad you are joining us!! Welcome Welcome Welcome! Check back to enter one of four giveaways for reading challenge participants. Good Luck!
Thank you!! I am so excited to do this challenge. 🙂 I’ve found two books already that I’m definitely reading this year. Really looking forward to it. Thank you for hosting!