Publishing Culture - The Trickle Down of Balancing Cultures in Books
Episode 26 Parts 1 & 2
December 10th & 17th, 2020
Publishing.
An industry about sharing stories and sharing culture, but how well are they balancing those cultures.
For two episodes I talk with Lisa Davis, a children’s publishing professional,
about the culture of, and the cultures represented by, the publishing industry.
*Scroll down for Episodes, Children’s Reading Charities, Inclusive Book Inspiration, and More*
Part 1 – Diversity in Books Starts From Within
- What is publishing culture?
- How does the publishing process work?
- Where can we consider diversifying?
- How can we approach the breaking down of gender norms?
- Bonus: Shopping Tips
Part 2 – The Balance Between Commercialism & Social Responsibility
- Our Pet Peeves with Children’s Book Publishing
- How the Industry Approaches Current Events
- The Power of Sensitivity Reading
- Our Love/Hate of “Books in Translation”
- Bonus: For the Love of FOIL!
Who is Lisa Davis?
Lisa Davis is a children’s publishing professional with over a decade in the industry. She’s worked across several companies, large and small, and departments including editorial, rights and production. Now a freelance children’s book editor and publishing consultant, she has a particular focus on accessibility and inclusivity, as well as making children’s books fun.
www.lisadavisbooks.com
Originally from Akron, Ohio, she moved to London to earn an MA in Publishing and worked in the UK children’s publishing for nearly a decade. She currently lives in Munich, Germany.
Children’s Reading Charities
There are several charities that work locally to make an impact in their community. Check to see if there are any near you. Otherwise, here are selection of reading/literacy charities doing great work.
United Kingdom
- BookTrust: Transforming lives by getting children and families reading.
- Coram Beanstalk: We help children become readers. Readers achieve their potential: everyone deserves this.
United States
- We Need Diverse Books: Imagine a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book.
- Reach Out and Read: A world where every child is read to every day.
- First Book: Creating equal access to quality education.
- Project Night Night: Helping homeless children have sweeter dreams.
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: A book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their family’s income.
International
- Room to Read: We Believe that World Change Starts with Educated Children
- Book Aid International: At Book Aid International, we know that books change lives.
Inclusive Books Inspiration
Want to support local bookshops with online shopping?
Bookshop.org – USA & UK (some UK shops ship internationally)
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