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Literary Agents of Change

Literary Agents of Change

图书期刊出版业

New York，NY 167 位关注者

Dismantling barriers to entry into a career as a literary agent for members of historically underrepresented groups.

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We believe that advancing the publishing industry must include attracting and cultivating a truly diverse workforce while also enhancing fair and equitable treatment, access, and advancement within the industry. Literary Agents of Change, the nonprofit born out of American Association of Literary Agents' (AALA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, was formed to help dismantle the barriers to entry into a career as a literary agent for members of historically underrepresented groups, particularly people of color while recognizing the systems of overlapping oppressions in regard to race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, class, and ability. Literary Agents of Change offers a Fellowship Program to encourage recruitment into the profession, and a Mentorship Program focused on the retention and promotion of agents from these communities. From time to time, we also facilitate educational programming for AALA members, such as workshops on antiracism and overcoming bias, and we hope to expand these offerings in the coming years.

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www.literaryagentsofchange.org
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图书期刊出版业
规模
2-10 人
总部
New York，NY
类型
非营利机构

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    Carrie J. Bloxson

    Chief People Officer @ Hachette Book Group | Publishing, DEI, Top Women in PR Honoree

    Literary Agents of Change (LAOC) is an organization dedicated to breaking down barriers for underrepresented groups in the literary agent world and transforming the publishing industry. As Lee & Low highlighted in their last diversity report, “As gatekeepers, we decide what stories get published, which creators get the extra sales or marketing push, and which books get reviewed. Our industry greatly benefits from a diverse workforce to shape the voices and characters that will appeal to a wide audience.” To support and nurture the careers of historically marginalized authors, we need professionals from these communities at every level of publishing, including literary agents. LAOC is striving toward equity by financing fellowship opportunities and mentorships for new and aspiring literary agents from marginalized communities. This year, LAOC aims to raise $25,000 through their second annual Literary Auction for Change. Please join me in supporting this crucial mission and help build a more equitable publishing landscape. ?? #DiversityInPublishing #LiteraryAgentsOfChange #SupportEquity

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