I consider myself a bit of an old hand at blogging. While I may not be as on it as some of my peers when it comes to frequency of posting and such, I have been at this since 2005. I have seen many blogs come and go, and I have seen many trends come and go. But for the first time in a while, I got excited about a blog because of its message and its timely nature. The blog I am excited for is Reading While White : Allies for Racial Diversity & Inclusion in Books for Children & Teens. I have high hopes for the conversations this blog will be starting. It is clear from initiatives like #weneeddiversebooks , and the #blacklivesmatter movement as well as the political climate, that discussions of race are on the forefront and are necessary. The mission of Reading While White states in part- “We…