Writing Cross Culturally in the Era of WNDB
Title and/or Affiliation
COO of We Need Diverse Books
Presenter Bio
Dhonielle Clayton is a New York Times bestselling author. She’s written a myriad of books such as The Marvellers series, The Belles series, The Mirror: Shattered Midnight. She is the co-author of Blackout and Whiteout, The Rumor Game, and the Tiny Pretty Things duology, a Netflix original series. She hails from the Washington DC suburbs on the Maryland side. She taught secondary school for several years and it’s a former elementary and middle school librarian. She is COO of the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books and President of Cake Creative, an IP story kitchen.
Session
Panel: Self-Creation
Location
Zoom
Start Date
9-7-2022 2:45 PM
End Date
9-7-2022 4:00 PM
Abstract
In the age of WNDB and the conversations around the OwnVoices movement, how do we write cultural responsible books for the next generation of readers? This presentation will discuss the ethical quandaries and considerations of writing inside and outside of your lane, how to create diverse fictional landscapes, tips for writing culturally responsible literature, and how to engage in your work with the WNDB movement.
Writing Cross Culturally in the Era of WNDB
Zoom
In the age of WNDB and the conversations around the OwnVoices movement, how do we write cultural responsible books for the next generation of readers? This presentation will discuss the ethical quandaries and considerations of writing inside and outside of your lane, how to create diverse fictional landscapes, tips for writing culturally responsible literature, and how to engage in your work with the WNDB movement.
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