Blackathon Tag + BOTM Giveaway! [CC]

TL;DR

Join the Blackathon tag inspired by Blackathon Readathon, with genre-specific prompts, book recommendations, and a Book of the Month giveaway.

Transcript

what up my channel? welcome back to another  video! i'm jesse and you're watching...   welcome to my black-a-thon tag! now this tag is  connected to the blackathon readathon that i host   every february and have done so for the last  three years! but the good thing about this tag   is you can do it at any point in the year. the  questions are separ... Read More

Key Insights

• ⚡ Blackathon tag is a genre-specific book tag open to participation throughout the year.
• ❓ Akwaeke Emezi's "Freshwater" is recommended for the prompt involving a character traversing the spirit realm.
• 🫠 Nnedi Okorafor's "Remote Control" is a suggested read for the prompt involving a black character encountering alien technology.
• 👖 "The Gilda Stories" by Jewell Gomez is highlighted as a book that spans an intergenerational journey.
• 😱 The Blackathon tag encourages diverse reading and includes prompts related to time travel and supernatural horror.
• 🖤 Book recommendations feature a mix of established and emerging black authors.
• 😉 Book of the Month sponsorship offers a giveaway opportunity for viewers to win six-month subscriptions.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the Blackathon Tag and how is it connected to Blackathon Readathon?

The Blackathon Tag is a book tag inspired by the Blackathon Readathon hosted in February, with genre-specific prompts and book recommendations.

Q: How can viewers participate in the Blackathon Tag?

Viewers can participate in the Blackathon Tag by selecting books that fit the genre-specific prompts and sharing their choices on social media.

Q: What are some book recommendations mentioned in the video?

Some book recommendations include "Freshwater" by Akwaeke Emezi, "The Gilda Stories" by Jewell Gomez, and "Remote Control" by Nnedi Okorafor.

Q: How can viewers enter the Book of the Month giveaway mentioned in the video?

Viewers can enter the Book of the Month giveaway by subscribing to the channel, being based in the United States, and leaving their email address in a comment on the video.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Blackathon Tag inspired by Blackathon Readathon is a genre-specific book tag open all year.

• Prompts encourage diverse book selections, with prompts like a character traversing the spirit realm or encountering alien technology.

• Book recommendations include works by black authors like Akwaeke Emezi, Jewell Gomez, and Nnedi Okorafor.