Last year, only 9% (319 out of 3500) of published children’s books featured a black character, which is actually an increase from previous years; 5% in 2015 and 6% in 2016. Despite this growth, black authors in this category are still having great difficulty getting published (3% in 2017). As a result, some have alternatively turned to self-publishing.
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This is an incredible video!
How do i keep from getting my manuscript stolen ?
Where can I find a black editor ?
My family is very mixed and the characters in my book are based on my family. I insist on doing my own illustrations — I've been drawing all my life, but I heard that traditional publishing houses could chose the illustrator and if the writer doesn't let the publisher take the lead they don't get their book published. When they "negotiate", it's all about the writer taking orders from the publisher.
I'm an ordinary man with an extraordinary story but I don't fit the usual author's profile, see my link below why I didn't stop me going ahead with my current project
https://youtu.be/LQaMdSABTuA
I'm writing a book and I would like to work with you guys. How can I keep my original work?
I'm 26 and I still feel like that first grader sometimes roaming through the library looking for any cover that had a black face.
I’m 18 and I’m Native Hispanic and people don’t believe in me, but I am now self published.
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I appreciated this video. Been thinking about writing books off and on. I needed to hear this and be prepared. Thanks! ❤
Wow! Thanks
This is a really good topic, especially being an Urban writer myself I do understand this topic.
Great video! Thanks for posting.