Making Space at the Table.

The article "Making Space at the Table" from Publishers Weekly discusses conversations about diversity in the publishing industry, focusing on the experiences of publishing professionals of color. It features insights from agents and editors like Tanya McKinnon, Anjali Singh, Quressa Robinson, Regina Brooks, Deborah Ghim, Nicole Counts, Stacey Barney, Ibrahim Ahmad, Sally Kim, and the organization We Need Diverse Books. These professionals share their experiences, challenges, and efforts to advocate for diverse narratives and authors in the industry. The article also highlights the work of independent children's publishers Lil’ Libros, Bitty Bao, and Gloo Books in promoting bilingual and culturally attuned early readers. [Extracted from the article]