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Working: How Editor Tracy Sherrod is Amplifying Black Authors
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55 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
Host Rumaan Alam talks about elevating Black voices in the book publishing industry with Tracy Sherrod, editorial director of the Haper Collins imprint Amistad Press. In the interview, Tracy explains how the predominantly white publishing industry has created barriers for Black authors over the years. She also digs into the details of her work, including the process of negotiating book deals with new authors.
After the interview, Rumaan and co-host Isaac Butler answer an ethical question from a listener.
Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com.
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After the interview, Rumaan and co-host Isaac Butler answer an ethical question from a listener.
Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com.
If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. It’s only $35 for the first year, and you can get a free two-week trial. Sign up now to help support our work.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jul 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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