This week Brittney, Becca and Mia chat with two Booktokers who occupy the growing niche of Men on Booktok. Michael Laborn and Jose Orlando discuss what it’s like being a male in a predominately female space, on being taken seriously, how they are using their privilege for good and give us their recommended reads. To see all the books we mentioned in todays episode visit www.drinkinginkpodcast.com !
Michael is a Black Booktoker who uses his platform to lift the voices of Black & Brown independent authors, shining the light on them that they deserve. Owner of DYB Publishing and published author himself, he is also the curator of an all new book subscription box dedicated specifically to Black & Brown authors.
Follow Michael on his socials!
Tiktok @ michael.laborn & LinkTree
José Orlando is a Puerto Rican gay Booktoker who reads diversely and focuses on uplifting Queer, Latine and BIPOC authors that are traditionally or independently published while building an online community and safe space for marginalized minorities.
Follow José on his socials!
TikTok @ orlandoreads & Instagram: @ orlandoreadsqueer
Tiktok @ Drinking Ink Podcast Official | Instagram @ Drinking Ink Podcast
Follow the hosts on their socials:
Tiktok @ Of Paths and Pages | BookishMisfit | Mia's Book Adventures
Audio Engineering by VtheSoundGirl