Experience appropriation. This might be a new term to you as it’s not something that has been labeled for very long. However, like cultural appropriation it has been around for a very long time, just never acknowledged or given a name. Like cultural appropriation, it’s definition has been contested, typically by those accused of it. What is experience appropriation and … Read More
The Diversity Dilema
by Bran L. Ayres Ever since BookCon 2014 diversity has become one of the new buzz words around the publishing industry and among writers. The #WeNeedDiverseBooks tag showed a massive outpouring of support and desire for diversity in children’s books. While at the time the movement was primarily focused on cultural diversity it has grown over the last … Read More
Gender and Sexual Orientation: An Essential Part of the Whole
by Rowan LaRoux Everyone goes about creating characters in their own fashion. You have the writers who develop their characters along with the story, and those who create intimately detailed character sheets before the first word is ever written. Regardless of how you build them up, you have these awesome characters and you want to add all … Read More