This workshop will walk you through the steps of finding publishers of color to order from and support. The purpose of this workshop is to present methods as well as discuss the importance of bringing Publishers of Color to the forefront. We’ll also cover tips on knowing when not to purchase books from a publisher and vetting the publishers you find. We’ll look at combating systems of power and focusing not only on authors of color, but the publishing professionals who work so hard to bring us these stories. The publishers we’ll focus on will range from academic titles, art books, novels, and even children’s books, but the methods can be used for a variety of genres.

Registered participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the event via email.

Presenter Bio:

Mykie (They/She) is part of the #firstbutnotthelast legacy in education. They recently completed an internship and research study for the U of U Marriott Library on Publishers of Color. They continue to research this subject and are in the process of creating a directory of diverse publishers. They also dabble in work on philosophical paradoxes and criticisms of scientific methods. In their spare time, they enjoy reading quirky fiction with Queer leads and repairing 2-stroke scooters.