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BBC News
2 months ago
Books

#Merky Books winner Sufiyaan Salam wanted to 'write for lads like me'

The novel 'Wimmy Road Boyz' by Sufiyaan Salam aims to represent and subvert British Pakistani stereotypes.
The New Writers' Prize on Stormzy's #Merky Books label aims to increase diversity in the publishing industry. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
3 months ago
Books

The Most Anticipated Books By Black Authors Coming In 2024

The article highlights the lack of diversity in book publishing and encourages readers to consciously seek out books by Black authors, especially Black women, trans, and non-binary authors.
The article provides a list of recommended books by Black women authors, including 'The American Queen' by Vanessa Miller, 'Dead in Long Beach, California' by Venita Blackburn, and 'Come & Get It' by Kiley Reid. [ more ]
BOOK RIOT
5 months ago
Books

12 of the Most Prolific Children's Book Authors of All Time

Many prolific children's book authors have been writing for decades and have published numerous books.
The publishing industry has been slow to publish authors of color, resulting in a lack of diversity among prolific children's book authors. [ more ]
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