writing post

How to find Sensitivity Readers

The publishing industry is changing. For most, this is a really welcome change. Especially in kidlit, where there are harmful books that perpetrate stereotypes that contribute to racism and exclusion, it's important to depict marginalized characters with accuracy. Kids are going to be the readers, and kids will be the ones affected in case you… Continue reading How to find Sensitivity Readers

representation, writing post

The 2017 Guide to Behaving in Publishing when your book is called out

Hello friends! Due to the crazy amount of responses we've been seing on the internet regarding a push back against sensitivity readers (whaaaaaaaat?) and what not, I decided to write a guide on how to behave if your book gets called out. First of all, let's sort some things straight. SENSITIVITY READERS ARE NECESSARY. They're… Continue reading The 2017 Guide to Behaving in Publishing when your book is called out