The children's book publishing industry is increasingly recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the books they produce and promote. This includes representation of different cultures, races, ethnicities, abilities, and LGBTQ+ identities in both the characters and the authors and illustrators creating the books.
One of the major players in the industry, Penguin Random House Children's division, has made a commitment to increase the diversity of their authors and illustrators, and to publish books that reflect the diversity of their readers. They have created an internal task force to help achieve these goals, and have also launched a scholarship program for writers and illustrators from underrepresented communities.
Hachette Children's Books has also made a commitment to publishing diverse and inclusive books, and has established an internal diversity committee to help achieve this goal. They have also launched a mentorship program for writers and illustrators from underrepresented communities.
HarperCollins Children's Books, has also made a commitment to publishing diverse and inclusive books, and has established an internal diversity committee to help achieve this goal. They have also launched a mentorship program for writers and illustrators from underrepresented communities.
Simon & Schuster Children's Books, has also made a commitment to publishing diverse and inclusive books, and has established an internal diversity committee to help achieve this goal. They have also launched a mentorship program for writers and illustrators from underrepresented communities.
Macmillan Children's Books, has also made a commitment to publishing diverse and inclusive books, and has established an internal diversity committee to help achieve this goal. They have also launched a mentorship program for writers and illustrators from underrepresented communities.
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