In honor of Black History Month, Color Online is proud to host a contest celebrating the contributions of black women writers. Submit a book review or biography sketch of a black woman writer you admire. We’re looking for YA writers, adult fiction and nonfiction writers alike. Writers may be conte... more

In honor of Black History Month, Color Online is proud to host a contest celebrating the contributions of black women writers. Submit a book review or biography sketch of a black woman writer you admire. We’re looking for YA writers, adult fiction and nonfiction writers alike. Writers may be contemporary or historical figures.

Submissions must be a minimum of 300 words not to exceed 750. Send your work in the body of your email to [email protected]. Subject line should read: Black History Month Writers’ Contest. Include your full name, and contact information above your review. Deadline for submissions is February 25th. Winners will be announced February 28th. If we choose to publish your entry, you will be contacted prior to publication. You can view our blog at coloronline.blogspot.com

Selected submissions will be published throughout the month of February. Readers are encouraged to leave comments throughout the month. A panel of judges will select the final winners. First prize- $15 Amazon gift certificate and a free book from Color Online, Second prize- $10 gift card and book and third prize- book from Color Online.

Hi Rita Lorraine. I love that title "Shades of Greatness in Demand". And I love your name. My sister is Lorraine and of course you know it's not a common name. Congratulations on everything. God finally linked me up with a publisher, of His choice and the book is coming out this year. I'll let you ... more

Hi Rita Lorraine. I love that title "Shades of Greatness in Demand". And I love your name. My sister is Lorraine and of course you know it's not a common name. Congratulations on everything. God finally linked me up with a publisher, of His choice and the book is coming out this year. I'll let you know when it's released.
Blessings, Princess Ayo

Keep on producin'. I have been somewhat stuck in a community role with children/mentoring. So, I've finally slowed down a bit since Christmas and now have been writing again. Someday, I hope my works are picked up and used for positive reinforcements for a naughty country. That's how I've been. ... more

Keep on producin'. I have been somewhat stuck in a community role with children/mentoring. So, I've finally slowed down a bit since Christmas and now have been writing again. Someday, I hope my works are picked up and used for positive reinforcements for a naughty country. That's how I've been. I hope you're still pursuing your dreams. Keep on, keeping on!

Hi Rita,
I’m new to Jacketflap and looking to increase Color Online membership and readership. Please consider submitting a review and sharing this request with others. If you have questions about us, please write me at [email protected].
Color Online wants to know what... more

Hi Rita,

I’m new to Jacketflap and looking to increase Color Online membership and readership. Please consider submitting a review and sharing this request with others. If you have questions about us, please write me at [email protected].

Color Online wants to know what you're reading. Send us a short review of a book or collection of poetry. Reviews can be as short as 200 words no more than 500. If we use your review, we'll send you a free book! We're looking for reviews on books by women of color. Our target audience is young women between 14-21 or anyone who reads YA and women's literature. Any questions, write us at [email protected].

I hope your book is doing well. I am also a volunteer librarian at a local nonprofit. Would like to know more about your work.

Best,
LaTonya

Hey Rita! Say, thanks for the invite. It sounds as if you have a very deep and monumental piece of literature coming out in December 2007 for America. Kids are forgetting so much of the past; it's inspiring to know that some folks still care about how the past is an important part of our future. ... more

Hey Rita! Say, thanks for the invite. It sounds as if you have a very deep and monumental piece of literature coming out in December 2007 for America. Kids are forgetting so much of the past; it's inspiring to know that some folks still care about how the past is an important part of our future. Thank you Rita!