Minorities in Publishing

Hosted ByJenn Baker

Bimonthly podcast from publishing professionals Bev Rivero & Jenn Baker, and other industry insiders, on diversity (or lack thereof) in the industry.


All Episodes

Episode 42: Interview with Jill Petty

Sr. Acquiring Editor Jill Petty speaks with Jenn about her trajectory in social activism and publishing.

Episode 41: “Realities of Publishing” Panel (Writing Segment)

Panelists Connor Goldsmith, Todd Hunter, Stephanie Jimenez, Ebony LaDelle, & Diana Pho speak to their roles in publishing & what that relationship is with authors

Episode 40: Interview with Taté Walker

Editor, speaker, and writer Taté Walker joins Jenn to discuss her transition into social activism and journalism as editor of Native Peoples Magazine.

Episode 39: Interview with Mari Naomi

Cartoonist Mari Naomi joins Jenn on the latest episode to discuss the realities of touring and being a self-taught artist.

Episode 38: Interview with Yi Shun Lai

Debut novelist Yi Shun Lai speaks with Jenn about sustaining a freelance career as well as being a debut with an independent publisher.

Episode 37: Debut Episode with Sophia Chester, Leland Cheuk, Mira Jacob

Interviews with Sophia Chester, Leland Cheuk, and Mira Jacob who discuss their experiences as debut authors pursuing their craft and pushing through opposition.

Episode 36: Interview with Mensah Demary

Mensah Demary joins the podcast to discuss his path to becoming an editor and aspects of elitism in being a creative.

Episode 35: Interview with Sarah Jae-Jones

Jenn talks to author and former trade editor Sarah Jae-Jones about her experience as an editor and how that aided with her experience going on sub as an author.

Episode 34: Interview with Shelley Diaz

Jenn sits down with SLJ reviews manager Shelley Diaz to talk about the importance of libraries and diverse reviewers.

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