(TW: Racism) In which I increasingly hate YA and am disgusted this shit is still happening in 2013.
Save the Pearls Controversy
Dear friggin' god, it's amazing how ignorant wannabe authors can be. If you're going to tackle a topic like racism, do so with the care and sensitivity it needs. Good intent is not enough if you cannot be mature about the subject matter, and the lack of knowledge and courtesy makes your work just as problematic and offensive as those that are openly and intentionally racist.
And using blackface to advertise your book? Really?
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Dear friggin' god, it's amazing how ignorant wannabe authors can be. If you're going to tackle a topic like racism, do so with the care and sensitivity it needs. Good intent is not enough if you cannot be mature about the subject matter, and the lack of knowledge and courtesy makes your work just as problematic and offensive as those that are openly and intentionally racist.
And using blackface to advertise your book? Really?
This post has been crossposted with Dreamwidth at http://shamanicshaymin.dreamwidth.org/44353.html. Pick your poison. Mwoiiiiiiiing~!