How The First Black Head Of A Major Publishing House Wants To Change The Industry

The transcript discusses disparities in book advances between black and non-black authors, highlighting cases like Jesmyn Ward and NK Jemison. It addresses the personal impact of these disparities and critiques the publishing industry's representation issues, exemplified by the 'American Dirt' controversy. Dana Kennedy, the new publisher of Simon and Schuster, shares her vision for addressing these challenges and promoting diversity. The discussion concludes with a focus on future opportunities for change in the publishing industry.

What was the main finding of the 'Publishing Paid Me' hashtag?

• Disparity in advances between black and non-black authors

• Increase in book sales

• Decline in book quality

• Equal pay for all authors

Which novel sparked controversy for its portrayal of Mexican migrants?

• American Dirt

• The Broken Earth Trilogy

• Sing, Unburied, Sing

• Salvage the Bones

Who is the newly appointed publisher of Simon and Schuster?

• Jeanine Cummins

• LL McKinney

• Dana Kennedy

• Jesmyn Ward

What is Dana Kennedy's primary goal at Simon and Schuster?

• Increase book sales

• Publish more fantasy novels

• Reduce book prices

• Promote diversity and inclusion

What role does Dana Kennedy hope to play in the larger publishing community?

• An influencer for diversity and inclusion

• A promoter of fantasy novels

• A critic of science fiction

• A leader in reducing book prices

What does Dana Kennedy identify as a necessary step for addressing industry disparities?

• Immediate policy changes

• Ignoring the issue

• Focusing solely on Simon and Schuster

• Listening to those with past experiences

What personal trait does Dana Kennedy attribute to her love for her new role?

• Being a 'word nerd'

• Her interest in technology

• Her passion for cooking

• Her love for numbers