Minorities In Publishing

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Synopsis

Bimonthly podcast from Jenn Baker (and guests within the industry) on diversity (or lack thereof) in publishing.

Episodes

  • Episode 50: Interview with Marietta B. Zacker

    30/11/2016 Duration: 57min

    On the latest episode Jenn speaks with literary agent Mariette B. Zacker of Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency. Topics they discuss include the range of knowledge for being an agent and using that to your advantage, the inaccuracy of anyone thinking that diversity is a "trend," as well as the necessary work yet to be done in publishing to make marginalized authors feel more welcome in an industry that has not always been welcoming. 

  • Episode 49: Interview with Brendan Kiely & Jason Reynolds

    15/11/2016 Duration: 53min

    [Please note this episode was recorded over Skype, which may account for some audio variation and blips.] On the latest episode Jenn speaks with the New York Times bestselling authors of All American Boys Brendan Kiely and Jason Reynolds about their collaborative process--especially when it comes to such an important topic, their touring and experiences speaking on race relations and police brutality, being pigeonholed as a marginalized artist, as well as the work to be done and the importance of young readers being treated as adults. 

  • Episode 48: Interview with WNDB Interns (Pt. 3)

    26/10/2016 Duration: 38min

    In the last of three episodes with this year's group of We Need Diverse Books' publishing interns, Jenn speaks with Jocquelle S. Caiby, Alexandra Hightower, and Jessica Howard about the realities of being a literary agent, including the financial side, and how that impacts the work they do while also reinforcing the passion they have to see more representation in books and clientele.

  • Episode 47: Interview with WNDB Interns (Pt. 2)

    10/10/2016 Duration: 48min

    In the second of three episodes with this year's group of We Need Diverse Books' publishing interns, Jenn speaks with Maya Marlette and Rafiatou Ouro Aguy about their love of books leading them to publishing as a career option, the necessity of a paid internship, and how to navigate your way as you start off in the publishing industry.

  • Episode 46: Interview with WNDB Interns (Pt. 1)

    27/09/2016 Duration: 48min

    In one of three episodes with this year's group of We Need Diverse Books' publishing interns, Jenn speaks with Manny Blasco, Pia Ceres, and Talia Chaves about how they found publishing, their journey to remain in the industry, and the importance of diversifying the field with paid internships and more outreach.

  • Episode 45: Interview with Rion Amilcar Scott

    13/09/2016 Duration: 44min

    [This interview was conducted via Skype.] Jenn speaks with author of Insurrections, professor, and satire editor for Queen Mob's Rion Amilcar Scott about his debut story collection, the myth that stories about Black people are only for Black people, as well as the understanding achieved from writing an "unpublishable" book before a publishable one came along.

  • Episode 44: "Realities of Publishing" Panel (Career Segment)

    23/08/2016 Duration: 40min

    The latest episode is the second half of a live panel held at BookCourt on June 27th called "The Realities of Publishing." Panelists included previous MiP guests Diana Pho and Ebony LaDelle, as well as Stephanie Jimenez, Todd Hunter, and Connor Goldsmith speaking to their positions in publishing, how they got where they are, and tips for new applicants seeking to gain entry into the industry.

  • Episode 43: Interview with Nahshon Anderson

    09/08/2016 Duration: 01h02min

    On this episode Jenn speaks with Nahshon Anderson who has won a Brio award, Lambda Literary fellowship, and is a NYSCA panelist about Nahshon's memoir-in-progress Shooting Range, being diligent in the pursuit of funding as an artist, and also Nahshon's trajectory from working in entertainment to building a life as a writer.

  • Episode 42: Interview with Jill Petty

    27/07/2016 Duration: 53min

    On this episode Jenn speaks with Senior Editor Jill Petty who has had much experience not only in social justice work but in publishing. They talk about the current perception of "better" diversity in the industry, the nuts & bolts of her job as an acquisitions editor, and diversity versus anti-racist work.

  • Episode 41: "Realities of Publishing" Panel (Writing Segment)

    11/07/2016 Duration: 41min

    The latest episode is the first half of a live panel held at BookCourt on June 27th called "The Realities of Publishing." Panelists included previous MiP guests Diana Pho and Ebony LaDelle, as well as Stephanie Jimenez, Todd Hunter, and Connor Goldsmith speaking to their positions in publishing and what relationships they have with authors in helping their book come to fruition. 

  • Episode 40: Interview with Taté Walker

    16/06/2016 Duration: 01h07min

      [Note this interview was conducted via Skype and audio adjustments have been made.] Jenn speaks with editor, photographer, writer, and speaker Taté Walker about her entry into publishing, the work of Native Peoples Magazine, how to pitch to an editor, and also the importance of the masses making the call for more diversity & actively seeking out that content.  

  • Episode 39: Interview with Mari Naomi

    09/05/2016 Duration: 58min

    [Note this interview was conducted via Skype and audio adjustments have been made.] Jenn speaks with cartoonist Mari Naomi about her upcoming work Turning Japanese as well as the realities of being a self-taught artist including touring, pursuing your work above all else, and the need for more recognition of artists of color and in the LGBTQ community. 

  • Episode 38: Interview with Yi Shun Lai

    26/04/2016 Duration: 58min

    [Note this interview was conducted via Skype and audio adjustments have been made.] Jenn speaks with debut author, nonfiction editor of Tahoma Literary Review, and freelance consultant Yi Shun Lai about being a debut author with an independent feminist press, the process of being nonfiction editor for a literary magazine and the importance of transparency on who is being published, and they discuss the business of publishing and how important this is for writers to contemplate prior to publication. 

  • Episode 37: Debut Episode with Sophia Chester, Leland Cheuk, Mira Jacob

    11/04/2016 Duration: 01h21min

    [Sound editing for this episode was provided by MR Daniel. Thanks, MR!] In this episode Jenn speaks with Sophia Chester (creator/author of Cosmic Callisto Caprica), Leland Cheuk (author of The Misadventures of Sulliver Pong), and Mira Jacob (The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing) expound on being marginalized writers and also what their respective experiences have been in pursuing their art and it's publication from the aspect of self-publishing, independent publishing, and being with a Big 5 publisher. 

  • Episode 36: Interview with Mensah Demary

    29/03/2016 Duration: 01h11min

    Field trip episode to Brooklyn Public Library! Jenn speaks with associate editor at Catapult and creator of Specter literary journal Mensah Demary about access and opportunity in regards to the publishing industry, the creative class, helping uplift new voices, and the dichotomy of the writer's self from the professional self. 

  • Episode 35: Interview with Sarah Jae-Jones

    15/03/2016 Duration: 01h11min

    Jenn speaks with former YA trade editor and debut author of Wintersong Sarah (JJ) Jae-Jones via Skype about the realities of being in trade publishing, her expectations as an editor turned author, the difficulties of intersectionality when it comes to the diversity discussion, and also how defensiveness doesn't help progress. 

  • Episode 34: Interview with Shelley Diaz

    29/02/2016 Duration: 45min

    [Please note that this episode was edited to remove content. There's a preface as to why at the start of the episode.] Jenn speaks with School Library Journal reviews manager Shelley Diaz to discuss the necessity for not only more diverse representation by librarians but how much reviews also matter and how this can hurt diverse books when they are not part of the conversation or in trades where reviews happen. 

  • Episode 33: Interview with Ebony LaDelle

    16/02/2016 Duration: 56min

    In this week's episode Jenn speaks with Simon & Schuster marketing manager, BMP Connect member, and Coloring Books founder Ebony LaDelle about the necessity of POC spaces and representation in publishing, the recent Diversity Baseline Survey, and what authors can expect from their marketing/publicity team when they do get published.

  • Episode 32: Interview with Diana Pho

    25/01/2016 Duration: 52min

    In this week's episode Jenn sits down with associate editor, creator of Geeks of Color and beyondvictoriana.com, Diana Pho. Diana discusses her experience of expectations in the industry, how helpful & necessary it is to foster relations to help bring up other marginalized voices, and the weaponization of marginalized culture by the majority. 

  • Episode 31: Interview with Ashley Lauren Rogers

    11/01/2016 Duration: 53min

    In the first new episode of 2016, Jenn interviews transgender activist, playwright, comedian, and emerging YA writer Ashley Lauren Rogers about the necessity for more transgender representation in media, helping to educate allies, and the unpacking necessary for allies and others marginalized voices to do to better understand the larger community. 

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