Founded by comedian Phoebe Robinson, Tiny Reparations Books will publish both literary fiction and nonfiction. Robinson said in the release, “We all know there is a lack of diversity in publishing. Tiny Reparations Books recognizes that the publishing landscape isn’t going to change until the actual work starts behind the scenes.” Learn more at Publishers Weekly.
Flamingo is a new picture-book imprint under Penguin Young Readers. The imprint’s founder, Margaret Anastas, says, “My goal is to create an eclectic list with both new and familiar voices and some celebrity authors. In selecting books, I plan to do what I’ve always done: go with my gut.” Learn more at Publishers Weekly.
Jane Friedman has spent her entire career working in the publishing industry, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Established in 2015, her newsletter The Bottom Line provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry professionals; in 2023, she was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World.
Jane’s expertise regularly features in major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, The Today Show, Wired, The Guardian, Fox News, and BBC. Her book, The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition (The University of Chicago Press), is used as a classroom text by many writing and publishing degree programs. She reaches thousands through speaking engagements and workshops at diverse venues worldwide, including NYU’s Advanced Publishing Institute, Frankfurt Book Fair, and numerous MFA programs.
