![]() ![]() ![]() ‘If writers have the opportunity to writer freely, we will. ‘Opportunity and removing “topic barriers of entry”,’ are both crucial in this,’ she says. Her approach is community first, and she has clear ideas about how to create space for Black writers. Initially working as a music journalist, she became one of the youngest columnists for the Independent newspaper and as the the editorial and marketing manager for non-fiction at Jacaranda publishers, she is behind some of the most important initiatives for Black creatives. Topics range from Afro hair to Grime, Afrobeats to plantain, and everything in between.ĭespite only being in her 20s, Magdalene’s achievements have already been widely recognised. ‘Then of course, importantly, we must also support the existing Black institutions, organisations and individuals that have been doing the work – from publishers, bookclubs, all the way to bookshops.’įirst announced in 2019, her long-awaited A Quick Ting On is an eight-book series that explores Black culture, told from the perspective of young Black voices in the UK. ‘If you look at some of the brilliant and important developments within publishing as it pertains to Black writers, you often find it is a Black person who has pushed for it or created it. ‘More opportunity needs to be given to Black publishing creatives at all levels – from entry to senior,’ she says. She wants to see intrinsic changes and shifts in the balance of power that exists in the UK publishing industry. But representation must be multifaceted so change can truly shape the many elements that facilitate the world of storytelling.’įor Magdalene, seeing Black faces and voices reflected in storytelling is a good start – but it is not enough. It is important that this idea extends to many areas – authors, illustrators, marketers, publicists, publishers and so on. ![]()
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