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Jen Wang-Koko Be Good

2011-05-28T03:10:00.001-07:00

Geek: Studio Tours - MTV Shows

Yummy-Graphic Novel

2011-03-02T16:47:00.000-08:00

Yummy: the Last Days of a Southside Shorty from Greg Neri on Vimeo.

Bryant Terry and Jidan Koon

2010-12-28T09:58:00.000-08:00

Afro-Asian Jung: A Couple Creates a More Perfect Union from Paige Bierma on Vimeo.

Ashley Woods- Chicago,IL Comics artist

2010-12-14T19:19:00.000-08:00

Black Women Directors

2010-11-06T23:35:00.000-07:00

"Pursuit of Passion" -Diversity In advertising

2010-10-29T23:00:00.000-07:00

via KMBA

Video Contest about Black Youth

2010-10-09T23:30:00.000-07:00

Found this contest via Quirky Black Girls blog, definitely pass this along to any youth you have looking for a way to tell their story..The contest is put on by Black Youth Project out of Chicago, IL. And the contest is called "Democracy remixed" 3 Minute video could = $500.
LINK

FELA

2010-06-13T00:24:00.001-07:00

FELA! on Broadway "Dance of the Orisas" from Shilo on Vimeo.

one huge reason I miss NYC

Scrapertown -Oakland, CA

2010-05-15T09:19:00.000-07:00

Scrapertown from California is a place. on Vimeo.

Garuda+NEW Direction

2010-05-15T04:22:00.000-07:00

Garuda from Andres Salaff on Vimeo.

Check out this animation, which I reposted from KMBA.Beautiful work!Check out the vimeo page for more info.
Peace, if any of you have checked the blog recently, you see I have not uploaded a new collaboration for this site yet.That's because a team of us are brainstorming on how to reinterpret how we bring it.Growth is inevitable. Expect to see more posts of inspiration from now until the new site relaunching in the Fall of this year....Any folks interested in playing a role, just hit me up. Comebienbooks@yahoo.com'
-Rob

Afro Alternative Science Fiction+Visual Artists Grant

2010-04-18T21:57:00.001-07:00

Afro Alternate Realities
AND

$4000 Grant/Fellowship for Cali Artists: Visions from New California

Cave Canem Poetry Prize

2010-04-16T22:22:00.000-07:00

You must check out writer Ron Davis' blog, because that is where I found this gem. If anyone applies for this, please holler back and let us know how the process was...This is for writers of color, spread the word.

Deadline:
April 30, 2010

Entry Fee:
$15

Web site:
www.cavecanempoets.org

E-mail address:
camillerankine@ccpoets.org
A prize of $1,000 and publication by University of Georgia Press will be given annually for a first poetry collection by an African American poet. Elizabeth Alexander will judge. Submit two copies of a manuscript of 50 to 75 pages with a $15 entry fee by April 30. Call, e-mail, or visit the Web site for complete guidelines.
Cave Canem Foundation, 20 Jay Street, Suite 310-A, Brooklyn, NY 11201. (718) 858-0000. Camille Rankine, Contact.

Inspiration:Yuko Shimizu+Atenco

2010-04-05T01:23:00.000-07:00

Inspiring illustrator Yuko Shimizu

An illustration from the Atenco actions, protests, uprising in Mexico, illustrator unknown....via Radio Disidente

Show/Honors for Borish and Tamara

2010-04-04T00:20:00.000-07:00

If you didnt get a chance to catch Elegy in Brooklyn,nyc. it's not too late! Go see it now, its at Fresthetic and features the work of Come Bien Illustrator Borish! An incredible show with tons of new and recent work...Here's a link to fotos from the show. Felicidades Borish!

And, Ms Tamara Davidson, the extremely hard working and talented Poet she is, was featured as a contributing writer in Artist:Activist! A magazine about Black artist and Activists who are making exceptional and impactful work across the U.S. This magazine was sponsored by The Center For Black Literature If you have not read the magazine, please check it out here! Congradulations Tamara!

Please Dont Stare At Me=Tamara Davidson+Borish

2010-04-03T23:43:00.000-07:00

It gives me great pleasure to bring you the collaboration of poetry and illustration. The great writer and poet Tamara Davidson started this collaboration by writing based on what she saw in two illustrations from Borish. The illustrations and poem are about "Domesticas" or women in the U.S.( usually from other countries) and the struggles they face as care givers. How do the European American Children they cared for see them once they're all grown up? Food and creativity for thought. And a remarkable job by both Tamara and Borish.
-Rob

Neocha

2010-03-14T22:54:00.000-07:00

Coolest looking site I've seen all day...These fotos/video are from NEOCHA a website dedicated to art/design/photography/illustration/Film/Fashion and more from Chinese Youth culture..
-Rob
Check out this video on their site

VOICES at VONA-Writers of Color Workshop

2010-03-13T14:55:00.001-08:00

This summer in San Francisco, writing workshops in creative writing, poetry, Fiction, Memoirs, and Political Content by folks such Suheir Hammad, Mat Johnson, and many more. Applications DUE APRIL 5TH!

INFO HERE

Seis Cinco Seis Comics-Ciudad Juarez-Mexico

2010-03-04T03:53:00.000-08:00

I have to thank Samax for introducing these talented folks to me. Dominique Arce, Fabian Cobos, Oliver Lee Arce, Raul Morales, Ruben Dario are 656 Comics. 656 Comics is a powerhouse studio of illustrators, writers, and graphic designers who collaborate to bring you several stories which weave mythology, every day struggle, the experience, and politics of living on La Frontera (The Border) between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso Texas. All while inserting a bit of humor. This team has exhibited their work in the Bay Area, Mexico, Venezuela, and Paris. Not only are they extremely talented and witty, but they have also won awards and countless reviews. Big props and respect to the 656 Team. Check them out here
-Rob

SHORT Story contest-AAWW

2010-02-24T11:11:00.001-08:00

More information HERE

Semester at Sea

2010-02-22T11:33:00.000-08:00

Hi All. Here is a travel opportunity for college students, and one that I've been learning/hearing more about recently. I know, I know, Semester at Sea was a season on Road Rules, but I've talked to a couple of people (one American, one Mexican) that went on a voyage and they had overwhelmingly good things to say. Mostly, like anything, the experience is what you make of it, and how often do you have the chance to go to at least 12 places around the world in 3 months? And sometimes Desmond Tutu is aboard. From what I gather, it's just doing a study abroad program, there are scholarship opportunities and your credits transfer and all of that. The itinerary for Fall 2010 semester is:

Nova Scotia, Canada
Cadiz, Spain
Casablanca, Morocco
Tema (Accra), Ghana
Cape Town, South Africa
Port Louis, Mauritius
Chennai, India
NEW PORT: Singapore
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Hong Kong / Shanghai, China
Yokohama / Kobe, Japan
Honolulu / Hilo, Hawaii, USA
San Diego, California, USA

There's also opportunities for "lifelong learners," parents, and folks who want to go on an "enrichment voyage." I'm so into it I'm even applying to be staff on one of their voyages. Here's their website:

http://www.semesteratsea.org/

And also I just started a blog about travel and movement, check it out if you're so inclined :) :

http://dreykeepingitmoving.blogspot.com/

Peace,
Andrea

Lucille Clifton-Rest in poetry

2010-02-19T13:10:00.000-08:00

Leconte Mentioned this sisters name to me awhile back. Just thought i'd give her some props right quick. Rest in peace sister Lucille. photo from famours poets and poems. More on sister Lucille soon.

Scholarships for Native youth

2010-02-18T20:40:00.000-08:00

Applications are now being accepted for the Native American Health Center College Scholarship Fund. This next round of scholarships will provide financial assistance for Native American students in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Native American Health Center College Scholarship Fund is an investment in the health and education of our future leaders.

This scholarship is for Native youth in the SF Bay area, but if you are not there, please contact them and ask if they know of any organizations where you live. In the United States Native organizations are out there, just have to look for them. Pass this on to any youth you know.Check out more info here

Giant Robot Magazine-Asian & Asian Amer. Culture

2010-02-08T01:20:00.000-08:00

Props to Ghetto Manga, where I saw this video. Giant Robot is a dope magazine and is one of the most definitive magazine on Asian and Asian American culture. In thwe magazine I have read inspiring interviews about film makers, musicians, visual artists, actors, and so much more. Please support them the next time you are at your local book store.

"Taking my time" written by Andrea Wise, illustrated by Robert Trujillo

2010-02-04T09:51:00.000-08:00

Here is this months piece. A collaboration between writer and world traveler Andrea Wise, who is currently in Cambodia I think; and Illustrator Robert Trujillo-thats me. Let's see, Andrea does not work through Facebook or myspace so if you want to get in touch with her, please email me and I will relay the message to her. I spoke with Ms Wise about doing this piece because the girl is hella(very) international. nyway, this sister is not only a world traveler but a talented writer, an activist, and a just cool, down to earth person. In a world of aliens in search of gold, platinum, and bullshit that's quite refreshing. So, enjoy and please comment so we can see what you think.
-Rob

Akonadi Poster Contest

2010-01-26T02:25:00.000-08:00

Peace yawl, just came across this poster contest at a local organization in the Bay Area, but as I understand it; it is open to folks from anywhere as long as it portrays what "racial justice" looks like. Check out Akonadi's site for more information.If any of you readers come across contests such as this for visual artwork or creative writing, please hit us up!

From the site: "Since 2000, the Akonadi Foundation has been working to support and nurture a racial justice movement that can finally put an end to the structural racism that lies at the heart of social inequity in the United States".

-Rob
Come Bien Books

ILC Africa Cultural Exchange program for YOUTH

2010-01-21T14:51:00.000-08:00

The Cultural Exchange Program for the College Bound Student

Peep, heres another opportunity to send young people of color you know abroad. Definitely worth checking out!

The Edge is an intensive three-week program that responds to the needs of the college bound high school student who is seeking an international cultural experience with a college admissions focus. The program allows you to:

* obtain an emerging markets internship,
* take an intense SAT Reasoning preparation course,
* participate in a group service learning project,
* learn from visiting USA professors, and
* explore the natural wonders of Ghana.

The Edge is an ideal experience for high school students from grades 9-12:

1. Students can apply individually; or
2. Schools/Organizations with a minimum of six (6) participants may apply as a group and customize their own experience.

Each group of six (6) is entitled to a free adult chaperone (airfare not included).
READ MORE

The deadline for this is Feb 1st: email edge@ilcafrica.com

Multicultural Fellowship -San Francisco, CA

2010-01-21T14:33:00.000-08:00

You have the talented poet and Dr. to be LeConte Dill to thank for this one here. Read through the qualifications and let us know if there are any opportunities in arts, creative writing in your city, that way we can pass it on to folks who read here.
What kind of job/fellowship position is this? The kind that helps people of color by arming them with knowledge of funding for artists and community based organizations in the Bay Area region of California. But, read more on the link.
DUE DATE: March 22nd, 2010
-CBB

LEAH, 1977 by Tamara Davidson y Joy Liu

2010-01-03T05:05:00.000-08:00

This is a long awaited addition to our short stories/ poetry section. More coming very soon. Although these are very difficult to pull off (need the illustration and words to complement each other), here you have the very talented and emerging writer/poet Ms. Tamara Davidson from Harlem World, USA. Riding alongside her in this collaboration of poetry and illustration is no stranger to your eyes; the talented artist and design guru Joy Liu, who picked up her brushes for this amazing collaboration. Please check it out and comment, let them know what you think. More collaboraions of short stories and poems on the way for the new year.
-Rob

Donny Hathaway-Siaira Harris, Alison Roh Park, Arinna Nazli, y Joy Liu

2010-01-02T23:22:00.000-08:00

New year, new pieces, Feliz ano nuevo! Three new collaborators on this piece about the magical spirit and talent of Donny Hathaway.This piece was submitted by Ms. Siaira Harris almost a year and a half ago, long time to wait, I know. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Siaira work you must gop check out her music because she not only writes, but is a talented vocalist/singer/performer. You can listen on her myspace or catch up with her on twitter.
Next up we have the exceptional and extremely talented writer/poet extraordinaire Alison Roh Park who took off thew writing hat to get down on the illustration side of things this time. NICE! Alison is one of the most free flowing, intentional, and hard hitting writers we've seen. Not only that, but she brought a homie (thats fly!), another visual artist by the name of "Arinna Nazli". Look out for more from Alison (and hopefully Arinna)soon as we have some gems that have been on the stove cooking, almost ready to serve. And last but not least, you have the painter/illustrator/ design guru Ms. Joy Liu taking the fabric of several minds and sewing it all together so to speak.

How are we doing so far in 2010? Please contact each artist to let them know what you think, im sure they would appreciate the feedback, or simply leave a comment here.
-Rob

Word+Image+Animation

2010-01-02T02:06:00.000-08:00

Just came across this African Film/Animation festival in London through African Digital art, looks like there is much talent out there that deserve a bit more shine. Considering that many novels and comics are being turned into films or animations, thought you would want to see it.
-CBB

New Karate Kid

2009-12-29T10:28:00.000-08:00

Ymca GLOBAL Teens Program

2009-12-15T23:31:00.000-08:00

Heres another opportunity to leave the United States. The Ymca has a program for New York City teens called GLOBAL TEENS, I will email the coordinator to find out if its available in other cities. But, check this out if you are a young person who wishes to travel internationally. Disclaimer, you might want to check out the Ymca mission statement and history to see what they stand for. They have not always been for people of color and their beliefs are aligned with Christianity. Hence the name "Young Mens Christian Association".

I can say personally since I have worked at the Ymca as an arts instructor that almost all of the people I worked with were people of color and they do have some really great programs for young people. You can tell by watching this video that young people of color not only need programs but they are taking full advantage of them. But again, do your homework!

Check out the youths testimonies who traveled. One of my students from Brooklyn, Tyler is in the video towards the end with her mom who told me, she's trying to send her daughter to travel to as many countries outside of the US as possible!

-Rob

Come Bien featured in L Magazine, kinda.

2009-12-15T10:02:00.000-08:00

Check it out yawl, i know it talks more about Rob than CBB, but i thought Jasmine, Joy, Fatch, Ananda, Tiffany, and Raina might want to know that I asked them to give you all links/credit for your work so your name is mentioned in the piece. Who wants to work on a logo with me? We need one instead of my mug. I will ask them to change it to one of the cbb collaboration pieces. Thx to Andrea and Allie! Check out the full article here:
L magazine

-Rob

The One World Foundation

2009-12-14T18:59:00.000-08:00

After reading several pieces about people who have traveled outside of the US and been to far away places you probably wondered how you could afford to do that anytime soon. Well, the creator has just nudged us with an opportunity to give you. Thank Alison Roh Park again for bringing constant globs of knowledge and resources, soon you will hear her poetic voice!

Check this out!!!! The One World Foundation! This organization was founded by two Women of color named Dana L. Olds and Tiffany M. Gardner along with a brother named Charles Chear. Since the founding of this organization in 2007 they have "sent over 20 young people" of color "on four international service projects. They're focus is on human rights and building solidarity between young people of color and communities of color internationally!

Y sabes que? They are excepting applications. They are due FEBRUARY 1st, 2010

There is more info about what programs are what, but they have special programs for young people aged 18-25 and 26-35. Scholarships are available but you better apply asap if you want to get them! They have been to CAMBODIA, SENEGAL, INDIA, and UGANDA.

Check out these videos:

One of their partners in Cambodia are Tiny Toones, check them out:

-Come Bien Books
"In The Wind"

All Latino Superhero Team-Joe Quesada

2009-12-04T23:05:00.000-08:00

Thought you would appreciate a few things about this.
1.The CEO of MARVEL is Latino/Hispanic/Raza and his name is Joe Quesada!
2. This show was curated by Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez (who you see with Joe towards the end of the clip) who is one of the driving forces behind "Somos Arte", a creative studio owned by people of color in Brooklyn( as far as I can tell-dont qoute me).
3. The Show was held at The Carribean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute(CCCADI) which sponsors some pretty cool events in NYC.
4. And perhaps the most important thing about this-this is one of the only all Latino team of superhero's! I thought it was the first, but Lalo Alcaraz corrected me-not the first, which is a good thing.

Que wow, no? Pass it on!Something you can show the kids bridging Latino and African Culture...

"Costa Rica" words by Raina J. Leon, Illustration by Fatch Chapeyama

2009-12-03T16:11:00.000-08:00

Apologies for the delay yawl. Our email got hacked twice, but Joy informed me that its a bot or machine, not a person.I pictured some nerdy dude clicking away because he erased some important #$%^. Anyways, the wait is worth it for this months piece and two new collaborators to Come Bien! This is another edition of "In the Wind", a section about people of color from the U.S., who have traveled beyond its borders .....Peep.The portfolio's and accomplishments of the team that bring you this month's piece are extensive to say the least.

Sister Raina J. Leon is a published author/ poet who has been featured in over twenty print and online publications. She was a finalist for the Cave Canem First Poetry Book and the Andres Montoya poetry prize awards. She has received fellowships for creative writing from the Vermont Studio Center, Kimmel Harding, has lead the High School Literacy Project, and she is working on an anthology to teach Latin@ poetry for students from several age groups. Whew! She is currently teaching English and Spanish in Germany. Make sure you check out her book "Canticle of Idols", a collection of poetry.

I met the extremely talented artist Fatch Chapeyama this past summer at the Pueblo Nuevo Gallery, through another talnted artist, Ms. Annette Diniz (whom you will be seeing more of soon too hopeully). Fatch comes to you from many places, Michigan and the Bay Area being some of them. Not only is this brother a talented illustrator but he also a product designer. You can check out his illustrations, product and graphic design work by clicking on his name.

Check them both out and please comment
-Rob

Scholarship for POC-Berlin,Germany

2009-11-23T08:37:00.000-08:00

Over $70,000 scholarship: BERLIN SCHOOL OF CREATIVE LEADERSHIP

Its worth looking into a little deeper than the surface but there are two scholarships for an MBA program related to creative leadership in business. Its a bit cool and a bit odd, check it out and Give thanks to Multi Cult classics Blog for this one. You could be chillin' with Nneka?! Might could be...After you check this out, I'd love to hear some feedback, is this good or bad?
-Rob

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Photography Grants, Zines Projects, Sites

2009-11-20T23:34:00.000-08:00

Photography Grants:Big thanks to Alison Roh Park again for hitting us up with these informational links on grants, fellowships,etc.

1. Graduate photography students are invited to submit works to inMotion's 2010
Photography Auction & Benefit scheduled for Monday, April 19, 2010 at
the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. Selected student works will be
included in the Silent Auction, which will total 40 - 50 lots. The
Benefit also features a Live Auction of high-end contemporary and
classic photographs. Application Attached! Due Nov 20:
www.inmotiononline.org

2. Humble Open Call: 31 under 31: Young Women in Art Photography II due
before Nov 30:This grant was originally for women under 31, but has been changed to serve any age group that would like to apply.
http://hafny.org/events/open-call-31-under-31-young-women-in-art-photography-ii/

3. Michael P. Smith Fund
For Documentary Photography
Due Nov 30th
http://www.neworleansphotoalliance.org/grants/MPS_Fund/index.php

4. Cinereach is now accepting letters of inquiry and sample work for
their winter grant cycle. They will request full proposals from
selected projects in January. Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000 and
are awarded to films at any stage.
Due Dec 1st
http://www.cinereach.org/.

5. Sony world photography awards competition due before Dec 4:
http://www.worldphotographyawards.org/default.aspx

6. The Puffin Foundation is accepting grant proposals from emerging
artists in the fields of art, music, photography, theater, and video.
Due Dec 15th http://www.puffinfoundation.org/grants/prospectiveapplicant.html.

7. The year 2010 marks the twentieth anniversary of the Dorothea
Lange–Paul Taylor documentary prize, a $20,000 award given annually by
the Center for Documentary Studies. The Lange-Taylor Prize is offered
to a writer and a photographer in the early stages of a documentary
project Due January, 31, 2010.
http://www-cds.aas.duke.edu/l-t/index.html.

Zine/Sketchbook Project: Big shout to Alejandra Perez for hitting us with this one/Shes working on a project with these folks...

1.The Fiction Project : This looks like a pretty cool project, where you receive a small sketchbook, you fill it with art, then you send it back to a library in Red Hook, Brooklyn where they make it available for folks to see in an exhibit.

Other Links:

1. Great listings:
http://miraslist.blogspot.com/

2. Great resource for residencies:
http://www.resartis.org/

3. Great place, you need to search quite a bit though, for grants:
http://foundationcenter.org/

4. The artists health insurance resource center:
http://www.ahirc.org/

COOL POC(People of Color)SITES:

1. BLACK BUTTERFLY :Arts and Culture from the Bay Area and Beyond
Check this out, a site with some pretty cool things, brought o us by the very talented Ms Karen Seneferu from the Bay Area. This site is run by a very talented artist name Marissa Arteberry.

2. Aesthetic Ascencion: A site for and by African Artists run by Malik Seneferu also out of the Bay Area

3. Society Harriets Alter Ego (SHAE): This is a site which was formally a store in Brooklyn, focusing on a hybrid mixture of fashion, music, art, and African culture. Run by Ngozi Odita

4. Afro Punk: So much to be said about AP, I think the name and the site are pretty self explanatory.Check it out. Be sure to check out the fotos Pablo Serrano from Columbia took at their last event in LA.

Poster Contest + Fellowship

2009-11-08T00:31:00.000-08:00

Once again you have the extremely talented Ms. Alison Roh Park to thank for these opportunities for you illustrators, writers, and exciters...

1. POSTER CONTEST: Q-Wave
Calling all artists and graphic designers who support diversity and LGBT rights!
Q-Wave is dedicated to strengthening the voices of lesbian/bisexual/queer women and transgender/gender variant people of Asian descent. We strive to build a supportive, progressive community by promoting visibility and empowerment through social, political, and educational organizing.

Prize: Winning designer will receive a $200 cash prize and have their winning design produced and used to publicize our participation in the parade.
Deadline:11:59pm, Thursday, November 19, 2009
Submit to: lunarnewyearforall@gmail.com
The link for organization is http://www.q-wave.org/, NOTE: There is important information about the words, phrases, and guidelines for this contest.If you are intersted please email them for specifics.

2.FELLOWSHIP: Black Metropolis Research Consortium Announces Two Fellowship Programs in African American Studies

One-or two-month fellowships plus a stipend of up to $3,000 will be offered to scholars, artists, educators, writers, and researchers for studies relating to African-American and African diasporic culture, history, and politics....
Deadline: January 11, 2010

BMRC is also administering the Timuel D. Black, Jr. Short-Term Fellowship in African American Studies
The fellowship program supports scholars, writers, educators, and institutional researchers who would benefit from research conducted at the Vivian G. Harsh Collection. The fellowship period is for one or two months during the summer of 2010. Fellows will receive a stipend of $2,000 per month while conducting research in Chicago. The link for this great opportunity is here at http://www.blackmetropolisresearch.org/
-Rob

Wow! You mean you can show youre support for a queer-progressive organization or research Black History and get financial support to do it?! I wonder what else is out there that were not being told about. If you (yes you) hear of any opportunities for or related to artists or creative writers of color please let us know so we can spread the good word...

Junot Diaz-Jasmine Deras, Joy Liu, & Robert Trujillo

2009-11-01T19:06:00.000-08:00

It brings great pleasure to let you know about this great writer Mr. Junot Diaz. I highly recommend his stuff. Also, we have a new artist on deck. The very talented Ms. Jasmine Deras from the bay area who is bringing it with this one. Definitely check out her work. If you havent been able to peep Joy Liu's work, its because she's working on her site, handling hella (a lot) of business, and enjoying the life as a free agent. Please holler with feedback or any related stories if you've read Junot's stuff.
-Rob

PURPLE Mag #8

2009-10-27T18:42:00.000-07:00

It brings me great honor and pleasure to present to your eyes a beautiful magazine called "PURPLE", created by Ms. Dazjae aka Purple Zoe,Q, Bassagirl Osedra, Candy Anamoly, and Dollmatic. Contributing to this issue and up on deck are Tonya Moore, Janine Jackson, Samax Amen,and Valjeanne Jeffers. In this beautiful publication you will find Poetry, Photography, Art, Do it Yourself Instructions (Revolutionary #$%^!), and Healthy life stlye choices and practices. One of the pieces that struck me was the about Dr.Kamkwamba,(who is something I feel our children don't get to see much) an African scientist and inventor!Another was the piece by brother Samax, creator of Ghetto Manga. Also don't forget to check out muralist/illustrator Corrine Stevie! But, check it out yourself. For all of those folks reading this looking for an example of something diverse, artistic, and full of knowledge for young people, please download youre copy here, or better yet buy a hard copy from Purplemag.com for your classroom, library, organization, or for your self.

NOTE: Purple Magazine is accepting submissions forissue 9. That includes creative writing, photography, illustration, and probably a lot more you can imagine.To read the submissions requirements please direct your attention ">here

Artist Fellowship-Queens, NY Due: OCT 29TH!

2009-10-21T12:07:00.000-07:00

And heres another opportunity for Artist of Color, not sure if this is for folk in the US or just in NY. But, You can apply to this and pass it on. Let artists know. Were all struggling to balance personal with professional and earn a living doing what it is that we do. Here's another street. "The road is paved but long"-Mr. Lif.This is a $1500 fellowship yawl....

Big shout out to poet extraordinaire Alison Roh Park for passing this along.Here is the direct link to the fellowship:Queens Council Arts

If you are at all intimidated by applying to Grants or Fellowships, check out a local foundation in youre area, ask someone at a community based organization. Almost all CBO's have staff whose sole job is to look for grants or funding, so ask them for advice...

SNAG magazine is accepting submissions for the "Occupation" issue

2009-10-10T01:02:00.000-07:00

SNAG= "Seventh Native American Generation"

Recently Snag Magazine in the Bay Area (Califaztlan) organized with several folks to make something amazing happen. With the help of artists, organizations, and groups such as Huaxtec, Seventh Generation Indigenous Visionaries, Dignidad Rebelde, a newly formed group of students from Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas, the Palestine Educational Project, and Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA;) they funded a trip for native youth to go to Palestine to meet with youth out there. For more on this check their blog and see how you can be down:http://indigenousdelegation.wordpress.com

This is part of a message I recieved about contributing to the next issue of SNAG which will be very much related to the trip to Palestine, Why? The issue of land, appropriation of it, and outright genocide to take it is not new. Native youth here in the Americas have a lot in common with Palestinian youth.Thoughts on this?

How can you contribute? If you're a Native youth (ages 24 and under, no exceptions) send us your photos, pictures, drawings, graffiti, writing, poetry about the theme of Living Under Occupation. What did your family, grandparents experience? What do you experience today as a young Native person? What do you see as the result of Occupation in the land, in your cultural practices?

Email us at snagmagazine@yahoo.com! Send writing as word documents and your images saved very large (300 resolution and at least 5" by 3")

"Ethiopia" words: Ananda Khan + illustration: Tiffany Eng

2009-10-01T22:51:00.000-07:00

Heres the newest piece for our IN THE WIND section about traveling, written by Ms Ananda Khan and illustrated by Tiffany Eng. Please holler at them and let them know what you think!!!A little background on these two. Ananda is a make up artist who works for tv, film, and is constantly working in between Canada and New York while finding the time to start up her own blog about life, work, and travels. She is a hard worker who's work grind is very fierce, but that has not kept her from being a very nice, warm, and down to earth person. True to her word, she has a passport and has used it! Love her writing.

Tiffany Eng is a multi-hustler who's rep extends in the photography, youth organizing, and fine art world. Not only does tiff co-direct an organization which advocates for young people in the Bay Area, but she is also a freelance photographer working with countless artists, musicians, etc. She loves camping....and she draws!
Happy to have them on the team yawl.
-Rob

The Liberator Magazine-Open Call

2009-09-30T07:51:00.000-07:00

The Liberator Magazine is accepting submissions yawl! Check them out. They have some really dope stories, reviews, and content yawl might like. If you write poetry, short stories, something on health, or you illustrate theres open call for new pieces....
-Rob

Note to Come Bien Contributors: If you want to be an authority on something, these publications are a good way to build up you're portfolio so that you can compile all the little pieces into one large one, feel me?

Some opportunidades y informacion Yawl-Writers/Illustrators

2009-09-18T12:49:00.000-07:00

"Keep practicing and you will get fresher"
-Rob
Um, you have Ms. LeConte Dill for bring you this info about some exciting writing opportunities. Peep these two:

Check out "MYTHIUM" for some very interesting and parallel projects involving creative writing and illustration. This call for work is specifically for writers of color. Check it out.

Annnd, another one to check out is Alimentum (creative writing) and The Sketchbook Project(illustration). Now, neither of these are geared towards People of Color, but holler back. Do you think its relevant or necessary to post these up? I try to bug all of the contributors to lend me their resources for illustrators and writers of color so look out for more! Give Thanks to Ms. Cece Carpio (Muralist/Illustrator) for the link to the sketch book project!
Lastly, Brotherman Comics is not only re-issuing their comic "Brotherman" but they are putting up several issues up to read online for free!Wow, please go check them out...

Lee and Low taking manuscripts before SEPT 30th

2009-09-09T10:58:00.000-07:00

Lee and Lowis a publisher of multicultural childrens books. I have been following them for a minute since I started looking for a broader variety of books for my child. They, like Cinco Puntos Press in Texas,and Childrens Book Press in San Francisco try very hard to focus on stoires that are as diverse as the children of the world and that is very refreshing as an artist and a parent. Go check them out, theyre located in New York, but anyone can submit a written manuscript/story here.
-Rob
Illustrators, they also take submissions for finished illustratiosn I believe as well. Holler at em.

NICARAGUA-illustrated & written by Alejandra Perez, Layout by Joy Liu

2009-09-01T19:05:00.000-07:00

NEW SECTION: And its called "In the Wind", heres the first edition. Its about poc (people of color) and their travels. Thoughts? Hit us up, or hit up the collaborators and let them know what you think.

Ive been choppin' it up with several world travelers for a minute now about doing something about their experiences. Peep what the extremely talented Alejandra Perez brings to you, and give it up for Joy Liu, because she put it down, its going to get even better as more young and adventurous folks write about where they have traveled. OG sistas and brothas, please share this with youre younger siblings, cousins, etc.Don't we need to get the $#@% out of our barrios, hoods, blocks, cities, etc and travel though? Agree or disagree?
-Rob

Mosaic Literary Conference-November 7th

2009-09-01T12:41:00.000-07:00

Im going to be at this event(Bronx, NY), please roll through if youre interested in learning more about self publishing, creating lesson plans that enfuse relevant history about people of color. If you are not in the NY or east coast area, I invite you to go check out mosaic online. Click the link below to read more about it. Mosaic magazine is definitely doing big things!!

MOSAIC LITERARY CONFERENCE
-Rob

Wiretap magazine in SF,Ca is looking for stories

2009-08-12T20:40:00.000-07:00

"WireTap"

An independent news and culture web magazine that generates and amplifies daily content by young people from diverse backgrounds -- has paid story and blog openings in September and October, if interested, send your resume and two writing samples or links to: tomas@wiretapmag.org..."

image from djzita.com

Heres a musical jewel to share with you, heard DJ Wonway playing this, its his Makossa mix.DOPE!Download it.

Black Authors and Illustrators of Children's Books: A Biographical Dictionary. - book reviews

2009-08-03T21:53:00.000-07:00

I (Robert Trujillo) creator of Come Bien, have decided after being super inspired by Samax's Ghetto Manga Blog( go check him out-dude puts me up on countless amounts of info and hip hop crispyness) to try and provide mor articles or bits of info for you.

One of the things I had in mind when I started Come Bien along with the help of all the contributors was to make a positive impact on the life of children of color and my child through art and reading, but also to connect with other writers(poet, mc, or novelists) and illustrators (artist, painter) who felt the need for more books about people of color. There's something about seeing strong, confident, diverse, colorful, non stereotypical images and words about you that is inspiring... This lady took the time to catalogue hellla (a lot) of books, publishers, stores, and distributors who focus on African American writers and illustrators. To Peep the article click here This isnt to say I'm not in spired by Anglo artists or writers, it's just to take the responsibility with as so many others already have for centuries to tell our story. I we dont tell it, its bound to be ingnored, mis-told, or just plain old, jacked up! Come bien is meant to be an effort to stop talking and start self publishing!

"We are not responsible for our oppression, but we are responsible for our liberation"
-Audre Lorde

-Robert "Tres" Trujillo
TYS Collective, Come Bien Books

Garbonzo Bean Salad + Sweet Potato "Fries" by Brian Augsburger-Mighty Healthy!

2009-08-02T00:38:00.000-07:00

This collab is brought to you by Brian and Rob of Come Bien Books for the Mighty Healthy section of CBB. This section is meant to highlight healthy, natural, or just good ways of living for our readers. The focus is on POC (people of color) but every one is welcome and anyone can benefit from conversation on how to eat or live healthier in this toxic system we live in. Come Bien!And please hit up Brian Augsburger and let him know how the recipe comes out after you make it, not only is Brian a self proclaimed Food Geek, but he is also a very good cook who has a knack for Pie makin'. Next month perhaps Bee?
-Rob

CBB is under construction

2009-07-01T23:36:00.000-07:00

Hey folks, with all the craziness this month we will be tking a very short break.So we'll be under construction til August 1st.Trust, new material is on the stove cooking-just wanted to give you a proper plate with the right size helping.In the meantime, tell your folks to follow us here, on myspace, or facebook.
-Robert Trujillo/Tres

Donald Byrd-By Dj Sake1, Joy Liu, Robert Trujillo-Yah Ned to know about it!

2009-06-01T18:17:00.000-07:00

What a week, its been a stressful one for me, but never the less, we move on.....

Peep this new collaboration by the newest Come Bien contributor DJ Sake 1. This brotha hails from the San Francisco, ca and has been putting it down in the Bay Area, California, and National music+dj culture+party rockin'+hip hop+i could go on scene for many moons! When I asked Sake to contribute he was down and had this to say about a a drawing I did-based on a memory I had of him actually playing "Think Twice" by Donald Byrd at the Luggage Store in SF waaay back in 06' i think. Anyways, peep his experience.And the homie has alot of it, he has opened up for just about everybody musically you love, and has been holding dwn weekly+ monthly parties like "Pacific Standard Time" for hella long. Hit him up!!!
http://djsake1.com/, www.myspace.com/djsake1

And the layout, did you see how fly it is?!!!????Ms "Joy Liu" is one of the most talented layout scientists I've ever seen! She puts all these major magazines to shame with her solid, effortlessly stylish, bold text+image, and color usage. Were coming for ya, and with Ms. Liu on the team,,,,,um it just got that much realer! Are u ready for the Come Bien Books Compilation book? ooooh, dont want to give away too much. Please check out Ms Liu's dope artwork, because guess what? She paints too! Her Illustration is ridic...ok just hit her up!
http://revoluxindesigns.com, http://joyliu.org/

For those who are not yet sure what or why this artwork is being created, let me explain briefly: “we are not responsible for our oppression, but we are responsible for our liberation” -Audre Lorde
Come Bien Books was created in 2007 with the help of talented illustrators and creative writers to create collaborations which focused on people of color to inform, inspire, and connect with you all. Hope you like the direction its going in. Baby steps become entire staircases…….Please tell a friend on facebook, myspace, or blogspot. We’re there.
-Robert Trujillo/ Tres
Trust Your Struggle Collective
“Come Bien” Books

MOSAIC Magazine-Yah Need to know about it-Robert Trujillo

2009-05-01T23:59:00.000-07:00

Thanks Ron. Folks, Go peep the website! www.mosaicmagazine.org
-Robert Trujillo/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien Books

Yah need to know about it-Mutulu SHAKUR illustrated by BORISH, designed by JOY Liu, and written by ROBERT Trujillo

2009-04-02T17:26:00.000-07:00

Peace yAWL, i had hella more pieces planned to come out this month about travel and healthy livin' but alas life is hella hard for hella people.And, if you think you have it rough, theres alot more who have it rougher.Thats not really the pt though. Trust Your Struggle, you will make it, and you will move past every road block. Youre Winning~

Peep this months new piece about Mutulu Shakur-caution-theres prob typos, some info that may be slightly off, if so please correct us and please do more research.The "Yah need to know about it" section is about introducing you-the artists, the readers, the parents, the youth, the activists, the beautiful people you are to these folks so u can check em out if they interest you.

Peep the super saucy layout design by JOY LIU if you would like to get at her-shes not on myspace anymo' but you can email her at art@joyliu.org, you can holler at Borish here, hes on our top friends as Mincho Vega or you can hit up his new blog: minchovega.blogspot.com

HOLLER!
-MR Robert Trujillo
TYS Collectivo, Come Bien Books
Bay to brooklyn

ITZPAPALOTL -Yah need to know about it-Written by Amelia Berumen and illustrated by Tiffany Eng

2009-03-01T06:28:00.001-08:00

Peace folks we have a new piece written by a self motivated and creative business woman Ms. Amelia Berumen who started ITZPAPALOTL-check it out to see why you should know about her work.Also, peep the illustration that Ms. Tiffany Eng did composing many images from imagination and Amelia's work. You can holler at them both on myspace or Facebook.Let them know how you feel about it.
-Rob/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come bien" Books

"Soy La Frida"-Yah need to know about her...

2009-03-01T06:18:00.000-08:00

Introducing writer and Illustrator Alejandra Perez who so graciously wrote and illustrated something about some one you need to know about, if yoy dont already know her.I'll let you read about Ms. Frida Kahlo.Please hit her up and let her know what you think on Facebook or www.myspace.com/mizz_perez_07
Thank you Alejandra!
-Rob/Tres
TYS,Come Bien

Stretching Vol.2-Mighty Healthy-By Robert Trujillo

2009-01-31T23:59:00.000-08:00

Whut it do blog folkers.Here is the second installment of a 2 part series on Stretching. If for any reason you don't understand the layout or how to do the poses, holler at me. Hope all is well.Peace.
-Robert Trujillo/Tres
TYSC, Come Bien

And heres the web teaser:

Taishi Duchicela-JORGE Ben 2009 Come Bien Books Collab.

2009-01-07T00:33:00.001-08:00

This is for the Yah need to know about it section. Sorry,the article below it on stretching was also created for the Mighty Healthy section.

Please hit up Taishi if you are on Myspace or Facebook to let her know what you think. Or if you would like to get in touch with her, email me at come bienbooks@yahoo.com and I will relay the message. Please dont sleep on Jorge Ben, if anyone is knowledgeable about this guy's music its her. And Jorge has some of the illest cuts breakwise and just good brazilian, soul, funky, music wise.peace!
-Rob/tres

Some basic stretching poses-Robert Trujillo

2009-01-07T00:24:00.000-08:00

PROCESS:
Ok, so for some folks who want to know about the process.What I did was:
1. Take fotos of all the stretching poses.
2. I then redrew the fotos with a brush and ink.
3. I scanned them into a computer using photoshop.
4. I scanned in a background fabric (dashiki fabric).
5. To make the fabric yellow, I made the cloth
-grayscale
-adjusted the levels, using the dropper tool to make it dark or lighter in certain places.
-Then I changed the doc. back to RGB.
-Placed a yellow filled layer on top of the b/w fabric layer
-Then i made this yellow layer -adjustment "screen" Thanks ZEES!-He showed me this trick!

For the figures:
I did the same thing, only with green and then combined the two on a seperate oage. I usually make the Come Bien articles about 8x10.
-I then combined hand written lettering using the same technique.
-I wrote out a description and went through several spell checks by eye balling it.
-Photoshop doesnt have a spell check, so you have to read it over.
I combined the two and that was it. If you have any questions on how to do this, please email me at
comebienbooks@yahoo.com
-Rob/Tres
Trust Your Struggle Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC

"Born & Raised" a love poem for frisco, written by TINA Bartolome and illustrated by TIFFANY Eng

2008-11-25T13:53:00.000-08:00

Come Bien Books Collaboration 2008

Tina Bartolome + Tiffany Eng = "Born & Raised" (a love poem for frisco)

2008-11-25T13:50:00.000-08:00

Tracee Worley + Robert Trujillo= Stuart Hall "Yah Need To Know about it/Come Bien Collaboration

2008-11-25T13:44:00.000-08:00

In the future I think I might go back and post some of the sketches or the process for creating this, but please just enjoy this for now.Dont forget to hit up Tracee and let her know what you think.She's on our top homies on myspace.
www.myspace.com/comebienbooks
-Rob/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC

TRACEE WORLEY brings you Stuart Hall

2008-11-25T13:42:00.000-08:00

Heres the teaser from myspace

Links-My bad

2008-06-28T11:57:00.000-07:00

Sorry that some of the links are cut off people, but hey this format is a tid bit diff than myspace.Im still getting used to it. BUT, as long as u click onto the individual fotos u are most turned on by-it will open up the foto in a larger link.
-Rob/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC

DOes anyone want to see the process from the "young'n restless"?
If u demand it I will put it up!Holr bac.
heres somethin to chew on til the next arte is posted

Do you agree or disagree?-Support Black and Brown Artists

2008-06-26T17:38:00.000-07:00

Do you agree or disagree?-Support Black and Brown Artists
Peace CB readers:

I'm writing this to let you know that almost all of the folks on the top friends list have artwork in the form of Comic books, Zines, children's books, graphic novels, paintings, books, clothing, etc to sell.If you dont see aanything for sale, ask them!

If you like what you see on Come Bien please "be aware" of how you shop for gifts for people or for yourself and AND where you're money goes. Who is it supporting? Do they share my interests or are they out to make money off of my culture? Its simple: if you want Black and brown folks to be able to produce beautiful artwork you have to support them. Keep the MONEY (and the power) in our community by supporting each other. If you don't, we are forced to go begging for big publishers and companies( Who don't give a %$@ about the lives, the minds, the health, or the well-being of our children) for handouts. Help us become more independent, so we can get off the grid of America. Land of the slave.

The power of ROLE MODELS:
One of the main reasons why I started this movement(and its picking up pace erryday) is because I feel like Indigenous-Native, African American-Black, Latin@-Hispanic-Raza, Asians, South east Asians, and all people of color from the African diaspora do not have enough role models in the fields of Illustration and creative writing. I (and the contributors) actively look for dope writers and artists of color because we have seen what the lack of creative influence can do to our children, families, comrades, fellow artists, and friends. We end up trying to be someone else!!!! And then we lose our culture, or it is stolen from us to make a buck, then twisted and sold back to us. Just look at the state of mainstream Hip Hop for the past decade.

So I repeat, its not to exclude European Americans, Anglos. You're likeness/ and thoughts is already in an overwhelming amount of the films, comics, children's , films, books, and games that are coming out. Everywhere! All the Time. I have to search like and archeologist for books that reflect my values in ART, LIFESTYLE, BELIEF, CULTURE,ETC. That is a problem. The problem is the undeniable factor of Racism that still exists today which is related to Capitalism, Sexism, AND Imperialism.
The way we are kept down is by keeping us dumb, by stifling our creativity-and frankly I'm not having that shit!!!!

Also, if you must go to a mainstream store (which we all do), please support Black and Brown artists by buying children's books, comics, films, whatever that reflect youre culture!

So, POC (people of color) you better be with me on this, white folks if youre still reading-please ride with us. In the grand scheme of things-we ALL must work together to put a stop to all those isms and start to create the kind of world that we all dream of for our children. ANYONE can submit ART/ Writing-just make sure you know who we're focusing on and who were trying to inspire. If you think I'm wrong, great-hit me up ( i read all the emails and comments) and we can debate about it. I love good conversation. If you agree-lets link up and do this right.

From Oakland to Brooklyn, and hella other places soon.
This is the Creator of "Come Bien" Books and one of the Co-Founders of the Trust Your Struggle Collective getting some thoughts off my chest! And that's "what it do"!!!
-Rob/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC

As my students from East Oakland used to say "WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Peep the latest work by one of the most talented Muralistas I've ever seen "Ms. YOSHI" and also, the first poem to ever grace our pages is up by the soon to be famous "LeConte Dill". If you are nto on myspace. Tell you family and friends about

http://comebienbooks. blogspot. com

Look out for some new work coming from poets Tina Bartolome, Sophie, and Khristia, videographer/artist Taishi Duchicela, and illustrations from EL Borish!

"Young'n Restless"-by LeConte Dill

2008-06-26T17:25:00.000-07:00

This was dope to collaborate with LeConte on this one. Her words brought so many visuals, it was hard to capture them. If you want to contact her, please hit me up and I'll pass along her info.werd.
-Rob
tys, come bien

"Scratch it Away" by YOSHI-Mighty Healthy pt.3

2008-06-26T17:22:00.000-07:00

"Once upon a nuclear fallout" by Antwain Marcy

2008-06-26T17:19:00.000-07:00

This is from a cool dude named Antwain.A writer from Tennessee.We chopped it up back and forth about this and this is the result of his words and me messing around with watercolor.What do you think?
-Rob/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien"

Gioconda Belli by BORISH-Yah need to know about it!

2008-06-26T17:05:00.000-07:00

Borish comes through to drop some mo' knowledge on us. Ms. Gioconda Belli.....
-Rob/Tres
TYS collectivity
"come bien" books
CA-NYC

2nd "Yah need to know"-by BORISH

2008-06-26T16:59:00.000-07:00

Borish came through and did the illustrations AND the words for this "Need to know" section. A dope writer....Roque Dalton

2nd-Mighty Healthy by BRIAN Augsburger

2008-06-26T16:56:00.000-07:00

Alot of people thought this article was about something else, but its for cooking fool!
-Rob/Tres
TYS Cruising
"come bien" books

Possible CBB logos

2008-06-26T16:53:00.000-07:00

Some possible logos.I believe the folks chose numberrrrrrrrr.Ok, you'll see it soon.
-Rob/tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien' Books
CA-NYC

Coming Soon

2008-06-26T16:50:00.000-07:00

Its a story that im working on and its coming soon.........thats all im goin' to say.
-Rob/Tres
Tys Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC

1st- Mighty Healthy by BRIAN Augsburger

2008-06-26T16:42:00.000-07:00

Brian was the first person to collaborate on this "Come Bien" movimiento, back in the day B created an online magazine that gave me alot of inspiration to do this.It was called 'Properganda" and its resurfacing with the help of Mr. Simon Abromowitsch, and hella other folks.Look out for it.

1st "Yah Need to know about it"-JOHN COLTRANE

2008-06-26T16:34:00.000-07:00

First illustrated comic-explaining Come Bien

2008-06-26T16:26:00.000-07:00

this was the first illustrated story/comic done in july 2007.

original agreement-to be updated

2008-06-11T01:48:00.000-07:00

This was JULY, 28th, 2008, in the coming month, I will update this,as this game has changed! The general idea has stayed the same though.I think u feel me right?

Peace yawl, if youre reading this, that means u give some what of a damn and i appreciate that, because sometimes i dont give a damn.I care about this though.My name is Robert Trujillo.Im a 27 yr old man from Oakland,CA United Snakes of Amerika. I started this page, which will soon become a company if the feedback is there.

This is a page for Comics. These comics are not just for kids or for adults who want to be kid-ish.
I plan to illustrate stuff that is
FUN'
Imaginative
Political
Informative
Healthy
Historical
Fresh
Outrageous
focusing on Black and Brown Culture.Why?Its necessary.If u look at
the majority of films out now, 70% are done by and showcase Ango-Americans/Caucasian people.The same is true for the amount of literature put out(books), the same for TV, the same for many outlets for INFORM-ation.Information is how we learn.Whether its through entertainment or history lesson. The media/information coming out is not reflective of the majority of people living in the U.S.of A or this world.

If we as Black and Brown Artists/Writers/Teachers/etc. dont take responsibility to inform one another in a fun/funny/imaginative way-if we dont try and spark our communities imagination they will follow someone else's idea of happiness, confidence, self -worth, love, success, I could go on but you already see it in your own life and the lives of your family right?.

Thats why Come bien is a start for youth and young adults to read and enjoy at the same time.I want you to like what you see and read, theres more to come. I plan on working on graphic novels which are longer comics, Books which publish writing, and storyboards/or stories for film.Yes I'm going to go there.Please get on board with me if youre down.

Dont get it twisted.This is not to shut out anyone, this is to stop talking about the problem and start doing.This is not the first effort for this and im sure it wont be the last.Artistry in all of its forms is one of the most powerful forms of communication in the universe and in order for artists to play a part in change, we must utilize that art and take control of the steering wheel. If you dont believe me just look at Hip Hop Culture.Once a force challenging the powers that be on all levels, now run by those powers so they control what lyrics our kids remember, who they want to be, what they want to have.Who they are.Its real.

STILL THERE?

So heres a few guidelines for Submission:
WRITTEN STORIES/POEMS/PROSE:
-3 pages or less
-Please format your writing in Word, Apple works, or Adobe Acrobat
-Include a short vision statement for what you would like it to look like visually
-Anything under the sun subject wise is acceptable considering the above statements.Were trying to reach Black and Brown youth and people who are in touch with them to increase reading, learning, and imagination
-Send it to comebienbooks@yahoo.com

ILLUSTRATIONS:
-3 pages or Less
-Illustrate in some sort of pattern, system, consistent style (ie. storyboards)
-Please format your work into a Jpg or pdf file
-No more than 300 dpi
-Include a short vision statement for what you would like it to look like visually and how you want it to read
-Any medium is acceptable as long as its clearly visible(ie. contrast, darkness and lightness)
-Send it to comebienbooks@yahoo.com

NO ONE IS MAKING MONEY OFF OF THIS YET!The work you submit will be published on this site, in bulletins, or in some other publication such as a magazine or website (if we work hard).You retain all rights to the usage of your work.No advertising, reposting, or publishing will be allowed with out your permission first.

Holler
-Robert Trujillo
Creator of "Come Bien" Books
comebienbooks@yahoo.com

1st Blog-From Myspace-to blogger

2008-06-11T01:30:00.000-07:00

Folks, were growing.I started 'Come Bien" Books on myspace because, well that was the first phase.Change, inevitable as it is has forced me to create a bog-where all the same good stuff that was on the myspace page will be on here.Of course, it will be a bit different, considering profile fotos and music, but were still rolling with the same energy.

The coming months are promising to be the dopest in our online and hand to hand history. I started in July(28th) 0f 2007.Cant remember the exact day i thought it up-but it was hot as hell in Brooklyn, just like it is now.Almost one year abd we've had collaborations from:

-Antwain Marcy-Story(1)
-Borish-Yah need to know about it(2)
-Brian Augsburger-Mighty Healthy(2)
-Robert Trujillo/tres-Yah need to know about it(1), Story(2)
-Yoshi-Mighty Healthy(1)

Look for new work by poets/writers: "Currently in Production/Negotiation"
-Leconte Dill
-Tina Bartolome

Plus, a new illustrated story by Borish.Theres more, but i dont want to jinx it just yet-all i can say is that youll be able to see, touch, hear, smell, and maybe even taste the knowledge in the next 12 months as we prepare to SELF-PUBLISH.Yes, i said SELF -PUBLISH the first book from "Come Bien".I will be a compilation-like the Rompilation or Sound Bombing (old school mixes) which will be mixed or formatted by....im not telling.Holr for collabos.
-Robert Trujillo/Tres
Trust Your Struggle Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC

Dont forget to check out www.trustyourstruggle.com, this is my crew of muralistas which i proudly rep, and were going on a mural tour this july through the states.