June Sarpong vows to help ‘diverse voices’ break into world of literature
The broadcaster heads up the newly created HQ Creative Inclusion Lab.
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June Sarpong hopes to help a “whole new generation of diverse voices” break into the “exclusive” world of literature through her new publishing imprint.
The broadcaster and activist, who heads up the fledgling HQ Creative Inclusion Lab, said there were too few diverse authors finding success in the mainstream and that she could “probably count them all on two hands”.
HQ Creative Inclusion Lab, launched by HQ – a division of HarperCollins Publishers, aims to make the industry more inclusive and accessible and provide a platform for unheard voices from diverse, disabled and working-class backgrounds.
It has received more than 50 submissions since launching last week.