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Diversity in Publishing with Quill Shift, by Lyn Miller-Lachmann
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From: Nathalie Mvondo <nathalie.mvondo_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2014 11:42:35 -0800 (PST)
Fresh of the press by Lyn Miller-Lachmann. I appreciate the novelty and creativity manifested in Quill Shit's Project. It seems to me that one of the challenges in bringing in, spotlighting the richness inherent to diversity in children's books, is related to how quickly the relationship between the reader and the writer and the story is evolving in the 21st century. I'm referring to the impact of the speedy advances in technology, which have publishers, writers, librarians and (? => I feel like I'm leaving quite a few groups out, please feel free to fill the blank) looking for more efficient and innovative ways to publish and market books with diverse contents and diverse main characters.
Here's the link to Lyn's post: http://www.lynmillerlachmann.com/diversity-in-publishing-with-quill-shift/
More later, as my thoughts are still forming (and have been for a long time) regarding the disparity in the accessibility of culturally diverse books by what are considered or labeled "non-dominant ethnic groups." I cringed as I wrote that last line. I'm not referring to the books not-yet published - and I agree and do wish to see more books featuring characters of diverse backgrounds, gay, or with special needs, or from an ethnic group we would learn much from by reading the story. I'm referring to ways to make books already published available to communities who can't aford them, but would bring in such a huge support once they've read said material, through word of mouth or other means (twitter, Facebook, comments, on blogs, or else. You might surprised: one might not enough money to buy a book, certainly not to buy an e-reader, to eat every day, but cell phones hqve become more accessible and instrumental in online interactions.).
I have been following the conversation on Diversity in the Children's Publishing n this list owith great interest and much attention. Your thoughts, as diverse as they are (all important, more food for thoughts), are water to a dry land, and shine a ray of hope for the future. There have been much, wonderful efforts implanted by many of you in the past years regarding that issue and cause, and I look forward to the fruits of your labor gaining more and more momentum, as a change is gradually taking place.
Just wanted to thank you all.
Nathalie Mvondo
Writer, blogger Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) North/Central California Newsletter co-editor Multiculturalism Rocks! Because He Says So Facebook Twitter
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2014 11:42:35 -0800 (PST)
Fresh of the press by Lyn Miller-Lachmann. I appreciate the novelty and creativity manifested in Quill Shit's Project. It seems to me that one of the challenges in bringing in, spotlighting the richness inherent to diversity in children's books, is related to how quickly the relationship between the reader and the writer and the story is evolving in the 21st century. I'm referring to the impact of the speedy advances in technology, which have publishers, writers, librarians and (? => I feel like I'm leaving quite a few groups out, please feel free to fill the blank) looking for more efficient and innovative ways to publish and market books with diverse contents and diverse main characters.
Here's the link to Lyn's post: http://www.lynmillerlachmann.com/diversity-in-publishing-with-quill-shift/
More later, as my thoughts are still forming (and have been for a long time) regarding the disparity in the accessibility of culturally diverse books by what are considered or labeled "non-dominant ethnic groups." I cringed as I wrote that last line. I'm not referring to the books not-yet published - and I agree and do wish to see more books featuring characters of diverse backgrounds, gay, or with special needs, or from an ethnic group we would learn much from by reading the story. I'm referring to ways to make books already published available to communities who can't aford them, but would bring in such a huge support once they've read said material, through word of mouth or other means (twitter, Facebook, comments, on blogs, or else. You might surprised: one might not enough money to buy a book, certainly not to buy an e-reader, to eat every day, but cell phones hqve become more accessible and instrumental in online interactions.).
I have been following the conversation on Diversity in the Children's Publishing n this list owith great interest and much attention. Your thoughts, as diverse as they are (all important, more food for thoughts), are water to a dry land, and shine a ray of hope for the future. There have been much, wonderful efforts implanted by many of you in the past years regarding that issue and cause, and I look forward to the fruits of your labor gaining more and more momentum, as a change is gradually taking place.
Just wanted to thank you all.
Nathalie Mvondo
Writer, blogger Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) North/Central California Newsletter co-editor Multiculturalism Rocks! Because He Says So Facebook Twitter
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