#DignidadLiteraria-The Story that Sells: A Conversation on Gatekeeping

This panel is intended to further the conversation initiated by the founding members of the #dignidadliteraria campaign, Myriam Gurba; David Bowles; and Roberto Lovato regarding Latinx representation, diversity and inclusion in publishing. As a follow-up to the initial conversation held early February, between the Founders of the DignidadLiteraria we want to ensure that the conversation continues and that we update our community of writers on what has transpired since #DignidadLiteraria’s initial conversation with the BIG FIVE.

Our intention with facilitating the panel discussion “The Story that Sells” is to learn what steps are being taken towards diversity and inclusion for Latino authors in publishing, how they can break-in, and what steps are being taken to ensure that Latinx voices continue to have a place and visibility in this industry.

Invited Panelist are:

Roberto Lovato- Journalist/the creator of the hashtag #DignidadLiteraria and co-founder of the #DignidadLiteraria movement

Myriam Gurba-Author/ #DignidadLiteraria and co-founder

David Bowles- Author/ #DignidadLiteraria and co-founder

Nadxieli Nieto- Editor in large at Flatiron

Annysa Polanco-  Associate Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Penguin Random house

Danny Vazquez- Assistant Editor at Macmillan Publishers Limited

Facilitated by Alicia Anabel Santos