43: Shaking Up the "Supposed-To-Bes" with author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

7/30/2020

As you may have noticed, the podcast took a little hiatus - but we're back, baby! This episode, I give a little "state of the publishing industry" address, where I answer some burning listener questions about how the pandemic is affecting publishing. My special guest is picture book author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, who talks about shaking up expectations and other important lessons for picture book authors (and, actually, ALL authors!), and tells us all about her latest picture book, YOUR NAME IS A SONG. Plus, I dig a bit into the results of the latest CCBC Diversity numbers.

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Show Notes:

* The Literaticast has a Patreon! Throw in a buck and help me make more episodes.

* Find me on Twitter. Find Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow on Twitter.

* Visit Jamilah's website where you can learn more about her and her books!

* The CCBC Diversity survey has put out new numbers for 2019 books.

* Support We Need Diverse Books - visit their website for more info!

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1 Comment

Mirka Breen link

7/31/2020 11:40:23 am

Thank you for hosting Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. We used to share an agent, and she truly is a gift in addition to being gifted. I love her challenging tropes and rules not made for her. She doesn't write generic stories, and, honestly, who wants to read (or write) such? There is always a thirst for *great stories,* period.