How and Why to Build Diversity Into Your Speaker Program

Diversity in publishing is becoming more and more important as the industry grows to understand its role in providing a mirror of society and sees the opportunity to build empathy in all readers. But what about diversity among speakers at author visits, conferences and festivals? Should librarians and event organizers be thinking diversely as they plan their year-long programming? Continue reading “How and Why to Build Diversity Into Your Speaker Program”

Interview: Lamar Giles on Coffee, Videogames, and “The Important Stuff”

Lamar Giles
Lamar Giles

Lamar Giles likes to keep you on your toes. The Edgar Award-nominated author and founder of We Need Diverse Books writes novels about teens in trouble, thrillers involving blackmail, conspiracy and murder. But what keeps him on his toes? We wanted to know… Continue reading “Interview: Lamar Giles on Coffee, Videogames, and “The Important Stuff””

Winter Recommended Reads 2017

Happy Holidays from The Booking Biz!

No time of the year is bad for reading, but with winter weather outside and time off from work, the holidays are a great time to read new books and give books to others. Here are some of our best recommendations for wonderful holiday reading: Continue reading “Winter Recommended Reads 2017”