"To tell the truth is to become beautiful, to begin to love yourself, value yourself. And that's political, in its most profound way."~June JordanBeginning May 19th we will be reading Dear One by Jacqueline Woodson.Members are required to post twice a week to group discussion and to attend in-house sessions every other week. Members are free to attend on Mondays or Saturdays from 2pm-4pmWe'll host weekly prizes for Comet Monday(marathon comment day) & Comment of the Week. Check forum for more details.At Color Online Shelfari, we offer a book loan program, host writing contests, invite published authors to chat with members, run online writing workshops and other activities that promote the love of reading and encourage members to express their own creativity.If you are interested in joining our community, please read and comply with our admission policy. We accept new members principally by referral. Please write us at cora_litgroup@yahoo.com. Please briefly share your interest in Color Online and who referred you. If an existing member did not refer you please share with us what Shelfari communities you are an active member of. Our intention is not to make the process difficult but to maintain an environment where our members feel comfortable and safe. Failure to comply may result in delay or denial. Membership is not limited by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or spiritual beliefs. We are limited by age and gender. Membership is for young girls and young women between the ages of 14-21.Membership benefits: · Exclusive privileges to private Color Online book collection· Participate in writing contests and win prizes· Have work published on our blog· Monthly workshops and activities· Earn community service hours for graduation· *Attend cultural events* Applies to local members onlyWho We AreColor Online is community committed to the promotion, empowerment, and political awakening of young women. It is our mission to cultivate self-development through literary study, educational programs, cultural events and community service.To Our MembersIn all discussions, be respectful of individual opinions, beliefs and expressions. You are free to challenge, question, counter, evaluate and refute messages. However, there is zero tolerance for personal attacks. Address the message; do not attack the messenger. Members who post offensive, derogatory or mean-spirited comments will be warned, and the post will be deleted or a moderator will ask the poster to edit her comments. Upon a third infraction, a member risks having her membership revoked and permanently banned from the community.