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Minorities in Publishing

The brain child of publishing professional Jenn Baker, Minorities in Publishing (MiP) is a podcast discussing diversity (or lack thereof) in the book publishing industry with other professionals working in-house as well as authors and those in the literary scene.

Dec 21, 2015

In the last episode of 2015, Jenn talks with creators of Bold As Love magazine & the Sundays @ Reading series Bridgett M. Davis (author of Into the Go-Slow, professor, and independent filmmaker) and Rob Fields (marketing/branding strategist) about how their respective experiences has helped them to bring out and promote...


Dec 7, 2015

[Sound editing for this episode was provided by MR Daniel. Thanks, MR!]

On November 4th at HiFi Bar in NYC Jenn curated the HiFi Reading Series with readings by Glendaliz Camacho, Ennis Smith, Courtney Gillette, and previous MiP guest Daniel José Older. Listen in on each one's vivid, emotional, and thought-provoking...


Nov 23, 2015

In the latest episode Jenn speaks with author of Blue Talk & Love story collection, professor, and editor at The Feminist Wire Mecca Jamilah Sullivan discuss being PoC in an MFA/graduate program, the necessity of self-care and understanding of work as writers, and also the limitations of Black women represented in...


Nov 1, 2015

[Additional sound editing for this episode was provided by MR Daniel. Thanks, MR!]

Episode 27 is a dedication episode to writer, bookseller, RI Writers Colony & Clever Agency founder, Brook Stephenson who sadly passed away this summer. Jenn speaks with Big 5 publishing editor Adrienne Ingrum, and award-winning authors...


Oct 15, 2015

In the latest interview Jenn speaks with executive editor at Simon & Schuster, Zareen Jaffery, about her introduction to publishing and how networking aided in her moving up & gaining knowledge, her passion for making sure more diverse voices are included on shelves at bookstores, and understanding that...