Category: Diversity and Representation

SCBWI article on diversity

by Laura Email

      I don't know if non-SCBWI members can access the SCBWI Bulletin (their publication). But hopefully you can through this link.   I was happy to read an article focusing on diversity (or the lack of diversity) in terms of who is writing child… more »

Speaker at Lewes Children's Book Group AGM, January 25th

by Laura Email

  I'm going to be the speaker at the Lewes Children's Book Group's AGM gathering. The topic of my talk is, "What's the Story? Issues around diversity and publishing in the UK. This will start at 7:30 pm, and will take place at the Lewes Public Library… more »

December newsletter - Gift vouchers, news, events and resources

by Laura Email

I've just posted my latest newsletter, which I'll include here as well. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!     December 2011 Image from Franto.com Dear friends and colleagues, As the winter grows colder, I wanted to send everyone fest… more »

Comment Become Essay - Response on Diversity and Publishing Post

by Laura Email

I'm taking a quick break from my SCBWI reports, though there are more to come, as I wanted to post on another topic. My friend, author Zetta Elliott, has been creating a list of middle grade and YA novels written by African American authors that have be… more »

An interview with Client Wendy Hue on Self Publishing

by Laura Email

  I have worked with Wendy Hue on several manuscripts, and gave her editorial feedback on two drafts of her recent self-published book, Tópé Arrives. I have always been impressed with how passionate and articulate Wendy is. You will see from the interv… more »

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