In this spotlight on Black publishers Cheryl Willis Hudson (Just Us Books), Kwame M'Balia (Freedom Fire), and Bria Ragin (Delacorte Press) candidly discuss what inspired them to pursue careers as publishers of children's books and their journeys to success in the publishing industry. It is a frank conversation about the history and experiences of Black publishers and the responsibility of all bookstores to invest in Black publishers, authors, illustrators, and children.

Session Resources

Recorded June 12, 2024 at Children's Institute 2024 in New Orleans, LA

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Theme song by Constant Companion