Call for More Inclusive Stories in the Science-Fiction & Fantasy Genre
Within the past few years, the call for more representative children’s books has been steadily building. A Twitter conversation between YA fantasy authors Ellen Oh and Malinda Lo sparked the popular We Need Diverse Books campaign. Meanwhile, the Speculative Literature Foundation recently launched two diversity-focused grants: Diverse Writers and Diverse Worlds, both fostering SF/F authors whose work presents marginalized voices.
In spite of increased awareness and concrete actions, Gillian Redfearn, publishing director of Orbit’s imprint Gollancz, believes that “There is always more to do to promote diversity in literature—and in life.” (Publishers Weekly)
