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Tu Books @tubooks
We're also actively looking for graphic novels for young readers (MG/YA) starring Native & Muslim characters. #MSWLFor example, we love what @arigonstarr & Theo Tso are doing w/ Super Indian & Captain Paiute respectively. Seeking full-length GNs. #MSWL
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<that's also on our #MSWL--MG/YA starring Muslim characters from any culture, and/or Middle Eastern origin (not synonymous).Publisher
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.@CCBCwisc doesn't break down Muslim representation or Middle Eastern origin representation (some included in Asian?) but>Publisher
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Percentage-wise:7.8% about African Americans
2.6% by African Americans
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(I need to update illustrator guidelines w/ graphic novel illustration information, sorry!) #MSWLPublisher
Tu Books @tubooks
For writers, we'd like to see graphic novel scripts. Guidelines here: leeandlow.com/writers-illust… #MSWLFor illustrators, we'd like to see solid portfolios that show your graphic novel/comic chops in long form. leeandlow.com/writers-illust… #MSWL
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You might have seen our 2 recent graphic novel acquisitions announcements. Use those for guidance. publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/ch… #MSWLFor writers, we'd like to see graphic novel scripts. Guidelines here: leeandlow.com/writers-illust… #MSWL
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Agents looking for #shepersisted mss in MG: send those to us if they're diverse fiction! Authors, write it! #MSWLPublisher
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Specifics of what we're looking for: MORE MG. Particularly complex diverse MG of all genres w/ literary/curricular connections. #MSWLAgents looking for #shepersisted mss in MG: send those to us if they're diverse fiction! Authors, write it! #MSWL
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If you're not #ownvoices writer, we emphasize making sure you do your research. More on sensitivity readers: lithub.com/on-the-use-of-… #MSWLPublisher
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In particular, re: sensitivity reader conversation yesterday re: this article in which I (@stacylwhitman) am quoted: slate.com/articles/arts/…We look for both #ownvoices & cross-cultural writers. Sensitivity readers help bridge the non-#ownvoices gap. #mswl
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Samantha Marie @samanthamarie
Quick: someone make a tv show or movie about black magicians in the 20s twitter.com/ohgoddickie/st…Would love this as a book too. #MSWL
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We'd love to see a mystery featuring a wedding or party planner. #MSWL #loveisintheair
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Our past #MSWL is still relevant -yalibooks.com/2016/07/06/aut…