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Resources & Articles
Articles about Race, Science Fiction, and Fantasy
"Are All Lists Created Equal? Diversity in Award-Winning and Bestselling Young Adult Fiction"; Casey H. Rawson; The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults; Vol. 1 No. 3, June 2011 - http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/2011/06/are-all-lists-created-equal-diversity-in-award-winning-and-bestselling-young-adult-fiction/
"If Tolkien Were Black"; Laura Miller; Salon Science Fiction and Fantasy; November 9 2011 - http://www.salon.com/2011/11/09/if_tolkien_were_black/
"Laurence Yep Interview Transcript"; Scholastic - http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/laurence-yep-interview-transcirpt
"Pre-1923 Utopias and Science Fiction by Women A Reading List of Online Editions"; University of Pennsylvania, A Celebration of Women Writers - http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/_collections/utopias/utopias.html
"Race, Fantasy Novels, and Why I Love Andre Norton"; Heron61; March 2004 -http://heron61.dreamwidth.org/224514.html
"Race in American Science Fiction"; Isiah Lavender III; 2001 - Please click here
"Rac(e)ing into the Future: Looking at Race in Recent Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels for Young Adults by Black Authors"; Yolanda Hood; University of Vermont, The ALAN Review; Summer 2009 - http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/v36n3/pdf/hood.pdf
"Racism and Science Fiction"; Samuel R. Delany; The New York Review of Science Fiction; Issue 120, August 1998 - http://www.nyrsf.com/racism-and-science-fiction-.html
"Racism In Fantasy and Sci-Fi - Are Young Adults Above It?"; Elizabeth Amisu; June 28, 2012 - http://elizawriter.tumblr.com/post/26074921507/do-we-need-more-ethnically-diverse-protagonists-in-scien
"Star Trek's Uhura Reflects On MLK Encounter"; Michel Martin; NPR; January 17, 2011 - http://www.npr.org/2011/01/17/132942461/Star-Treks-Uhura-Reflects-On-MLK-Encounter
"The Basic Indian Stereotypes"; Joseph Riverwind (Taino); from Blue Corn Comics - http://www.corvallis.k12.mt.us/middle/staff/craigc/nas/links/documents/indian_stereotypes.pdf
"What are You"; Dennis O'Neil; Palomar College; 2006 - http://anthro.palomar.edu/ethnicity/ethnic_4.htm
"What Happened to Arab Science Fiction?"; Nesrine Malik; The Guardian; July 30, 2009 - http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jul/30/arab-world-science-fiction
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More Resources
AFRO Speculative Fiction & African American Science Fiction - From the Home page: "What is African American Speculative Fiction? And, what is all the BUZZ about? People of Color as well as all descendants of mother Africa are actively seeking the enlightening embrace of the crafty dark wordsmiths deftly wielding the creativity of Speculative Fiction granting us the power to dream of a better future, remember an heroic past, and maintain a palatable present." Author Stafford Battle's website and articles are a "must read" if you're new to AFRO sci-fi or would like to understand, from an African-American perspective, why there's a need for Afrocentric stories of the future. The web address is http://www.africanamericansciencefiction.com/.
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) - Established in 2006, American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) provides critical perspectives and analysis of indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books, the school curriculum, popular culture, and society. Scroll down for links to book reviews, Native media, and more. http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/
AR Bookfinder - http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx
BlackSci-Fi.com - From the "About Us" page: "Black Sci-Fi.com is the premier site for the latest updates on Sci-Fi, Sci-Fact and Fantasy entertainment, news, people, places, and events and the measure of their impact on the African-American community. We seek to inform and inspire the imagination of individuals who aspire to live beyond the boundaries of everyday life." - http://www.blacksci-fi.com/
Fangs for the Fantasy - The Latest in Urban Fantasy from a Social Justice Perspective- From the "About Us" page: "While we do love Urban Fantasy, we're also social justice bloggers and we try to be aware – and look at the genre from a social justice lens. Whether we love a series or hate it, we look at it through this lens – and critique it in part based on its treatment of marginalised people and issues affecting them. It doesn't mean we don't love the genre – but even the books and programmes we adore have problematic elements and we refuse to ignore that even while we enjoy them." - http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/
Library Mix - Writer and teacher Alicia Rudnicki reviews books for readers of all ages, including teens, at her Library Mix site. If you enjoy vampire and zombie fiction, view some of her articles on paranormal fiction at the website’s Mixed-Up Archives. Other popular reviews include Mishna Wolff’s I’m Down and Matt de la Peña’s Mexican Whiteboy. Sometimes Library Mix talks about movies in essays such as “New Moon Wolf Pack Is a Multicultural Magnet.” Alien Star readers are invited to suggest books for review on Library Mix by emailing [email protected]. You can find Library Mix at http://librarymix.com/
Muddy Colors - An Illustration Collective - This blog is a collective of professional illustrators who work together to discuss and illustrate the business of illustration. The blog features articles, current work, art, and guest artists. I highly recommend this blog to budding artists and illustrators! Check it out at http://muddycolors.blogspot.com/.
My Sci-Fi Online - "My Sci-Fi Online is your place to meet and join up with other fans of the science fiction genre. Covering all topics from movies to the latest episode of your favorite television show to that new release of anticipated book or comic. Providing a haven for friendly discussion, we don't judge. Whether your human, Cylon, Raxacoricofallapatorians or even Tribbles, you're all welcomed." http://myscifionline.com
Panterian Tales - Author L.M. Davis, writer of the Shifters series, is gathering a Black Science Fiction Primer on her blog, Panterian Tales. If you're interested in learning about the works of Black authors from the 40s through the 60s, this is the place to go! In addition, if you know of any authors, please send her a message. (Remember, that was an unenlightened era of blatant racism and many publishers had no clue of the race or ethnicity of the authors -- and Black authors weren't telling...) http://shiftersseries.wordpress.com/category/black-sci-fi-2012/black-sci-fispec-fic-primer/
Suspense, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal In Black - Discover new books in all these genres, written by Black authors! Taken from the About page: "...enjoy just about every genre, but I have had a difficult time finding suspense, thrillers, mysteries, horror, fantasy, sci-fi and paranormal by Black authors. I know they are out there, but at times you’d swear they were in hiding. I needed a place I could go and hear about books by these authors and couldn’t find one, so I created a Facebook group and this website to help others in my situation. If you are wondering about the group name, at first I intended on making this page and the Facebook group for Suspense/Thriller, Mystery and Horror, but I also love the other genres I added and have a difficult time finding books by Black authors in them, so I added them also–after the name was created. I’m too lazy to start over. ..." Check out the Author List (link is at the top of the home page) to find more of your favorite authors and find new favorites! http://www.suspensemysteryhorrorandthrillersinblack.com/
The Big Brain Club - Dom Testa, author of the popular Galahad series, hosts this in-school club, online resource, and partner in fighting against intellectual peer pressure. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or homeschooler, this is a must read website! http://www.domtesta.com/big-brain-club.cfm
Articles about Race, Science Fiction, and Fantasy
"Are All Lists Created Equal? Diversity in Award-Winning and Bestselling Young Adult Fiction"; Casey H. Rawson; The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults; Vol. 1 No. 3, June 2011 - http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/2011/06/are-all-lists-created-equal-diversity-in-award-winning-and-bestselling-young-adult-fiction/
"If Tolkien Were Black"; Laura Miller; Salon Science Fiction and Fantasy; November 9 2011 - http://www.salon.com/2011/11/09/if_tolkien_were_black/
"Laurence Yep Interview Transcript"; Scholastic - http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/laurence-yep-interview-transcirpt
"Pre-1923 Utopias and Science Fiction by Women A Reading List of Online Editions"; University of Pennsylvania, A Celebration of Women Writers - http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/_collections/utopias/utopias.html
"Race, Fantasy Novels, and Why I Love Andre Norton"; Heron61; March 2004 -http://heron61.dreamwidth.org/224514.html
"Race in American Science Fiction"; Isiah Lavender III; 2001 - Please click here
"Rac(e)ing into the Future: Looking at Race in Recent Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels for Young Adults by Black Authors"; Yolanda Hood; University of Vermont, The ALAN Review; Summer 2009 - http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/v36n3/pdf/hood.pdf
"Racism and Science Fiction"; Samuel R. Delany; The New York Review of Science Fiction; Issue 120, August 1998 - http://www.nyrsf.com/racism-and-science-fiction-.html
"Racism In Fantasy and Sci-Fi - Are Young Adults Above It?"; Elizabeth Amisu; June 28, 2012 - http://elizawriter.tumblr.com/post/26074921507/do-we-need-more-ethnically-diverse-protagonists-in-scien
"Star Trek's Uhura Reflects On MLK Encounter"; Michel Martin; NPR; January 17, 2011 - http://www.npr.org/2011/01/17/132942461/Star-Treks-Uhura-Reflects-On-MLK-Encounter
"The Basic Indian Stereotypes"; Joseph Riverwind (Taino); from Blue Corn Comics - http://www.corvallis.k12.mt.us/middle/staff/craigc/nas/links/documents/indian_stereotypes.pdf
"What are You"; Dennis O'Neil; Palomar College; 2006 - http://anthro.palomar.edu/ethnicity/ethnic_4.htm
"What Happened to Arab Science Fiction?"; Nesrine Malik; The Guardian; July 30, 2009 - http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jul/30/arab-world-science-fiction
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More Resources
AFRO Speculative Fiction & African American Science Fiction - From the Home page: "What is African American Speculative Fiction? And, what is all the BUZZ about? People of Color as well as all descendants of mother Africa are actively seeking the enlightening embrace of the crafty dark wordsmiths deftly wielding the creativity of Speculative Fiction granting us the power to dream of a better future, remember an heroic past, and maintain a palatable present." Author Stafford Battle's website and articles are a "must read" if you're new to AFRO sci-fi or would like to understand, from an African-American perspective, why there's a need for Afrocentric stories of the future. The web address is http://www.africanamericansciencefiction.com/.
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) - Established in 2006, American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) provides critical perspectives and analysis of indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books, the school curriculum, popular culture, and society. Scroll down for links to book reviews, Native media, and more. http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/
AR Bookfinder - http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx
BlackSci-Fi.com - From the "About Us" page: "Black Sci-Fi.com is the premier site for the latest updates on Sci-Fi, Sci-Fact and Fantasy entertainment, news, people, places, and events and the measure of their impact on the African-American community. We seek to inform and inspire the imagination of individuals who aspire to live beyond the boundaries of everyday life." - http://www.blacksci-fi.com/
Fangs for the Fantasy - The Latest in Urban Fantasy from a Social Justice Perspective- From the "About Us" page: "While we do love Urban Fantasy, we're also social justice bloggers and we try to be aware – and look at the genre from a social justice lens. Whether we love a series or hate it, we look at it through this lens – and critique it in part based on its treatment of marginalised people and issues affecting them. It doesn't mean we don't love the genre – but even the books and programmes we adore have problematic elements and we refuse to ignore that even while we enjoy them." - http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/
Library Mix - Writer and teacher Alicia Rudnicki reviews books for readers of all ages, including teens, at her Library Mix site. If you enjoy vampire and zombie fiction, view some of her articles on paranormal fiction at the website’s Mixed-Up Archives. Other popular reviews include Mishna Wolff’s I’m Down and Matt de la Peña’s Mexican Whiteboy. Sometimes Library Mix talks about movies in essays such as “New Moon Wolf Pack Is a Multicultural Magnet.” Alien Star readers are invited to suggest books for review on Library Mix by emailing [email protected]. You can find Library Mix at http://librarymix.com/
Muddy Colors - An Illustration Collective - This blog is a collective of professional illustrators who work together to discuss and illustrate the business of illustration. The blog features articles, current work, art, and guest artists. I highly recommend this blog to budding artists and illustrators! Check it out at http://muddycolors.blogspot.com/.
My Sci-Fi Online - "My Sci-Fi Online is your place to meet and join up with other fans of the science fiction genre. Covering all topics from movies to the latest episode of your favorite television show to that new release of anticipated book or comic. Providing a haven for friendly discussion, we don't judge. Whether your human, Cylon, Raxacoricofallapatorians or even Tribbles, you're all welcomed." http://myscifionline.com
Panterian Tales - Author L.M. Davis, writer of the Shifters series, is gathering a Black Science Fiction Primer on her blog, Panterian Tales. If you're interested in learning about the works of Black authors from the 40s through the 60s, this is the place to go! In addition, if you know of any authors, please send her a message. (Remember, that was an unenlightened era of blatant racism and many publishers had no clue of the race or ethnicity of the authors -- and Black authors weren't telling...) http://shiftersseries.wordpress.com/category/black-sci-fi-2012/black-sci-fispec-fic-primer/
Suspense, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal In Black - Discover new books in all these genres, written by Black authors! Taken from the About page: "...enjoy just about every genre, but I have had a difficult time finding suspense, thrillers, mysteries, horror, fantasy, sci-fi and paranormal by Black authors. I know they are out there, but at times you’d swear they were in hiding. I needed a place I could go and hear about books by these authors and couldn’t find one, so I created a Facebook group and this website to help others in my situation. If you are wondering about the group name, at first I intended on making this page and the Facebook group for Suspense/Thriller, Mystery and Horror, but I also love the other genres I added and have a difficult time finding books by Black authors in them, so I added them also–after the name was created. I’m too lazy to start over. ..." Check out the Author List (link is at the top of the home page) to find more of your favorite authors and find new favorites! http://www.suspensemysteryhorrorandthrillersinblack.com/
The Big Brain Club - Dom Testa, author of the popular Galahad series, hosts this in-school club, online resource, and partner in fighting against intellectual peer pressure. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or homeschooler, this is a must read website! http://www.domtesta.com/big-brain-club.cfm
