don't let me be misunderstood

In my Book Smugglers guest post, I talked about the extra burden some writers of color bear when we decide to become author/activists.  Neesha Meminger recently articulated this form of privilege in relation to the rising Islamophobia in this country, making the point that choosing NOT to speak out is in and of itself an exercise of power.  If you haven't read Shine, Coconut Moon YET, now's the time—seriously.  I wish parents and educators and librarians understood that stories told from...