How The First Black Head Of A Major Publishing House Wants To Change The Industry
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which novel sparked controversy for its portrayal of Mexican migrants?
American Dirt
The Broken Earth Trilogy
Sing, Unburied, Sing
Salvage the Bones
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the newly appointed publisher of Simon and Schuster?
Jeanine Cummins
LL McKinney
Dana Kennedy
Jesmyn Ward
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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