Articles

Editorial · Article | 06.03.24 Addressing Intersectionality in Publishing: Defying Systemic Biases
by Tamara Mayo

In the constantly evolving landscape of the publishing industry, the collective of stories that...

Editorial · Article | 04.08.24 How BISAC Improvements Are Impacting Indigenous Publishing
by Wiley Barnes

Many independent publishers are aware of the importance of metadata and how it is used to...

Marketing & Publicity · Article | 04.08.24 Reaching Diverse Readers Requires Thinking Outside of the Box
by Jen Rios

“The publishing world is an archaic and white industry.” This statement was...

Business Operations · Article | 12.13.23 Innovative Approaches to Inclusive Publishing
by Maria Dismondy

We have been hearing for several years about the need for publishers to produce diverse books....

Production · Article | 12.13.23 The Journey of Really Big Coloring Books®
by Alexa Schlosser

In a world driven by innovation and adaptability, stories of entrepreneurial spirit often stand...

Business Operations · Article | 06.06.23 An Update on IBPA’s DEI Work
by Ashley Marie Mireles

During April’s meeting of members, I was tasked with giving the membership an update on...

Editorial · Article | 06.06.23 Doing the Work to Incorporate Evolving Language
by Kathryn Sparks

No matter what industry you’re in, evolving language has taken center stage within many...

Marketing & Publicity · Article | 04.05.23 The Fight Against Book Bans
by Kaitlyn Sage Patterson

Everyone deserves to be able to find themselves in the pages of a book. We Need Diverse Books...

Production · Article | 05.01.11 Don’t Turn Off a Major Market
by Cathi Stevenson

People past the age of 40 almost always need reading glasses. Around then, most can read...

Distribution · Article | 12.01.06 How to Sell Spanish-Language Titles in the United States
by Linda Carlson

If you publish books in Spanish, you probably know that the Hispanic population in the United...