June 3, 202000:32:38

Episode 55: Repositioning a book

Hi, folks. In addition to this pre-planned episode on repositioning a book, I want to include some links to support black authors and their books. At this time, it is especially important to hear and uplift their voices. As writers, it’s crucial that we do our part to support black voices, love one another, and create a world where we all get respect, no matter our color. Black authors, thank you for your beautiful voices. I am listening. Past episodes of Book Echoes featuring black authors covering many different subjects: Episode 53: Diversity in Children’s Books with Tonya Duncan Ellis Episode 54: Live Author Events with Tonya Duncan Ellis Episode 38: Board Books, Tie-In Products, and ISBN Warnings with Treena Wetsel. Episode 33: Diversity and Children’s Books with Dorena Williamson Travel Writing for Kids with Angie Stubbs Interview with Marti Dumas, Middle Grade Author Some book lists featuring black authors: (Far from exhaustive. I’ve focused on the genres I know well.) African American Literature Book Club Crime Writers of Color The Brown Bookshelf (focus on children’s books) Goodreads List of 2020 Science Fiction and Fantasy by African Americans

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