Listen now | Diversity in Publishing: From the Bird's-Eye View to the Peanut Gallery - What does the word "diverse" mean to you when you see it in relation to books and publishing?
I hear your comments regarding the review. From my perspective I thought it was positive, but I do hear your point. I struggle a bit to write reviews - how to word the review to get my point across and not offend anyone. Yes I do think many wyt readers are concerned about reading diverse books, but ideally it shouldn't concern them. All the negative reporting of DEI efforts does not help. I believe AA and diversity benefit everyone in the long run. So I guess I apologize if my reviews offend anyone.
Thank you, Anne, for sharing your perspective and for taking the time to engage with the article. I truly appreciate the effort and thought you put into writing reviews—it’s not an easy task, especially in today’s climate where words can be scrutinized so closely.
Diversity and DEI efforts benefit everyone in the long run. Literature has the power to open doors to understanding, and your willingness to support diverse books and share your thoughts is an important part of that journey.
Please know that the intention of the article wasn’t to single out or criticize but rather to spark conversation about how language shapes perceptions. Sounds like your reviews come from a place of care and support, and that’s invaluable to authors and readers alike. Thank you for being part of this dialogue.
As an engineer myself, I often struggle to be creative. Some people write insightful reviews, and I tend to focus on the basics, the facts. I do try to be positive. I apreciate the author's efforts.
I do find I can learn so much by reading books written by diverse authors. I often end up researching topics or concepts that are new to me, and I love learning.
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I hear your comments regarding the review. From my perspective I thought it was positive, but I do hear your point. I struggle a bit to write reviews - how to word the review to get my point across and not offend anyone. Yes I do think many wyt readers are concerned about reading diverse books, but ideally it shouldn't concern them. All the negative reporting of DEI efforts does not help. I believe AA and diversity benefit everyone in the long run. So I guess I apologize if my reviews offend anyone.
Thank you, Anne, for sharing your perspective and for taking the time to engage with the article. I truly appreciate the effort and thought you put into writing reviews—it’s not an easy task, especially in today’s climate where words can be scrutinized so closely.
Diversity and DEI efforts benefit everyone in the long run. Literature has the power to open doors to understanding, and your willingness to support diverse books and share your thoughts is an important part of that journey.
Please know that the intention of the article wasn’t to single out or criticize but rather to spark conversation about how language shapes perceptions. Sounds like your reviews come from a place of care and support, and that’s invaluable to authors and readers alike. Thank you for being part of this dialogue.
As an engineer myself, I often struggle to be creative. Some people write insightful reviews, and I tend to focus on the basics, the facts. I do try to be positive. I apreciate the author's efforts.
I do find I can learn so much by reading books written by diverse authors. I often end up researching topics or concepts that are new to me, and I love learning.
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