BOY, YOU'VE GOT TO CARRY THAT WEIGHT

The world of children’s/young adult literature is currently going through a #MeToo reckoning.  Some of the men who have been accused of bad behavior have, predictably, lashed out at their accusers, claiming that they, not the women in their paths, were the victims.

Someone named Myke Cole, however, posted an apology on his blog (link below) that has been cited by women in the field as a model of its kind.  I’m not familiar with either Cole’s work or what he might have done that merited this confession and apology, but I was impressed by it.

Money quote: “If you’re a friend who is thinking of stepping in to defend me, please don’t. The culture only changes if people own their behavior, without excuses, exceptions or defenses. I did this. It’s mine to carry.”

http://mykecole.com/when-you-make-a-mistake-you-have-to-own-it/