Reading Writers of Color 2021

Hosted by danfielding

23 participants, 123 books added

Starts: Friday, 01 January 2021

Ends: Friday, 31 December 2021

 I’m challenging myself–and you reading this–to commit to reading works by black, Indigenous, and people of color this year. This reading challenge was created by Dan at Lonely Cryptid Media to encourage conscientious reading and anti-racist media consumption habits. 

Challenge prompts

1. January: By a woman of color (19 books added)


2. February: By a scientist of color (8 books added)


3. March: A work of fiction (16 books added)

4. April: By a queer or trans author (8 books added)

5. May: About a radical social movement or historical event (10 books added)

6. June: On your “to be read” list (10 books added)

7. July: Collection of short stories, poetry, or essays (8 books added)

8. August: By an award winner (11 books added)

9. September: In translation (3 books added)

10. October: Memoir, biography, or creative nonfiction (10 books added)

11. November: By a local author (12 books added)

12. December: Published 2021 (8 books added)