Friday, October 14, 2011

Pay it Forward Blogfest Blog-hop

It's finally here! The Paying it Forward Blogfest!

For those of you who don't know, this blogfest is the brainchild of super-bloggers Matthew MacNish and Alex Cavanaugh, and the whole point is for participants share with you three blogs that we know and love so everyone can discover new blogs to read and love. And there were 171 people participating last time I checked that linky list at the bottom of this post, so I'm going to make this short so you guys can get on with the finding and following!

Blog numero uno is one that I love because it gives me some insight into what teens and young people are reading and loving, and why. Featuring book reviews, buzz, and giveaways, it not to be missed. It's called Reading Teen, and you can find it HERE.

Next up: Reading in Colour, by the wonderful, generous, wise-beyond-her-years MissA. This blog was started to bring attention to books about people of colour, which could use some more attention, if you ask me. With honest reviews, giveaways, and spotlights on issues like whitewashing of covers, this blog is one to pay attention to. Read it HERE.

Finally, a blog for the science nerd in all of us: Sci/Why. Featuring some of my favorite writer-peeps (like Lindsey Carmichael, critter and ledge-talker-downer extraordinaire, and Helaine Becker, a networking powerhouse who can research and write about anything and who is a wonderfully nice person to boot), this blog tackles questions covering everything from what eyebrows are for to just how dirty fuel from those oil sands really is. Find it HERE.

Yeah, I snuck in a couple extra ones there. I couldn't resist. I can never just choose a few; there are so many great blogs to choose from.

Now visit the other peeps on this linky list, and happy blog-hopping!



Your turn. What's one of your favorite, not-very-well-known blogs?

17 comments:

  1. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to check out Reading Teen.

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  2. Thanks for those links! They all sound great!

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  3. Great suggestions! I'll have to check them out. :)

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  4. You've listed some great blogs, Ishta. And the best part? I don't know them!

    Thanks for taking part in our little fest.

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  5. Thanks for all those links, Ishta! And have a great weekend!

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  6. I hadn't heard of any of those blogs, thanks for listing them.

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  7. Hi Ishta! Nice to meet you. I can't wait to check out the blogs you highlighted.

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  8. Nice to meet you through the blogfest. I hopped over to Reading Teen. What a great recommendation.

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  9. Those are new to me! Thanks for the recommendations! Today has been so fun reading new blogs!

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  10. Thanks for the great links! Hooray for science nerds. :)

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  11. Hi, Ishta! I just stopped by to say hello for the blogfest and was shocked to discover I'm not following you! I KNOW I was following you at one point. Grrr...darn blogger. Anyway, all fixed! :-)

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  12. Really went in depth with your links, will give a look, great blog too!

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  13. Thanks for including Sci/Why, Ishta! And for anyone wondering, I am the least awesome of our amazing crew of contributors.

    (Hurries off to check out new blogs)

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  14. I hopped on over from the blog hop. Thanks for the suggestions. Nice to meet you. :)

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  15. I am SOOOOOO jealous of all your hair!!! O.M.G! Gorgeous. Thank you for stopping by my blog. With so many links to follow, I am honored that you had the time! Nice to meet you!

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  16. I will check out your suggestions, you have an awesome blog. Stopping by from the blog-hop.I am a new follower..on twitter too.:)

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  17. Better late to the party than never. Great links - thanks.

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