PPN has promoted the cause of Diversity and Inclusion at conferences and through educational efforts, but we acknowledge that much more must be done and we are stepping up our efforts in this area.
On June 8, 2020, we announced our support of We Need Diverse Books (WNDB), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “Imagine a world in which all children can see themselves in the pages of a book.” WNDB advocates for changes in the publishing industry that directly align with PPN’s goal to provide opportunities for all individuals involved in book publishing and to increase diversity and inclusivity in the industry.
Together, we can make publishing a better vocation for all, and perhaps also make the world a better place.
Other Resources
As part of our on-going commitment, we have gathered a list of organizations to help publishing professionals find and engage designers, illustrators, and editors from around the world. Let’s ensure our industry is as diverse and inclusive as possible.
Bay Area Black Designers
bayareablackdesigners.com
A professional development community for Black designers in the Bay Area
Blacks Who Design
blackswho.design
An organization whose aim is to highlight Black designers, provide inspiration, and more
Cartoonists of Color Database
cartoonistsofcolor.com
A database supporting marginalized artists
Disabled Cartoonists Database
disabledcartoonists.com
A database supporting marginalized artists
Editors of Color
editorsofcolor.com
A comprehensive resource editorial professionals of color
Filipinos Who Design
Filipinos-who-design.webflow.io
A network that brings together Filipino designers and creatives from around the world
Indians Who Design
indianswhodesign.in
A worldwide network of Indian designers
Latinxs Who Design
latinxswhodesign.com
A resource to help find Latinx designers from around the world
People of Craft
peopleofcraft.com
A showcase of creatives of color in design, illustration, and more
Queer Cartoonists Database
queercartoonists.com
A database supporting marginalized artists
Queer Design Club
queerdesign.club
A community of LGBTQ+ designers
Women Who Design
womenwho.design
A resource for finding women in all areas of design from around the world
Women Who Draw
womenwhodraw.com
An open directory that includes women, trans, and gender non-conforming illustrators
Let us know of other, similar organizations and we’ll post them on our website. You can contact us at operations@pubpronetwork.org. PPN Members, feel free to reach out to us any time on Slack.