Hi, folks. In addition to this pre-planned episode on repositioning a book, I want to include some links to support black authors and their books. At this time, it is especially important to hear and uplift their voices.

As writers, it’s crucial that we do our part to support black voices, love one another, and create a world where we all get respect, no matter our color.

Black authors, thank you for your beautiful voices. I am listening.

Past episodes of Book Echoes featuring black authors covering many different subjects:

Episode 53: Diversity in Children’s Books with Tonya Duncan Ellis

Episode 54: Live Author Events with Tonya Duncan Ellis

Episode 38: Board Books, Tie-In Products, and ISBN Warnings with Treena Wetsel.

Episode 33: Diversity and Children’s Books with Dorena Williamson

Travel Writing for Kids with Angie Stubbs

Interview with Marti Dumas, Middle Grade Author

Some book lists featuring black authors:

(Far from exhaustive. I’ve focused on the genres I know well.)

African American Literature Book Club

Crime Writers of Color

The Brown Bookshelf (focus on children’s books)

Goodreads List of 2020 Science Fiction and Fantasy by African Americans