Call this inclusive? Why only 4% of kids' book heroes are BAME

Call this inclusive? Why only 4% of kids' book heroes are BAME

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More than 33% of students at UK schools are from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, but only 4% of the protagonists in children's books in the UK are BAME. The publishing industry has made big claims about its push for inclusivity both on and off the page, but some believe progress is painfully slow. Grace Shutti investigates what’s taking UK publishing so long and meets some of the creators who are championing change, including the authors of hit books Amazing Grace and Look Up!, and the owners of inclusive publisher Round Table books

‘What’s taking so long?’: children’s books still neglect BAME readers, finds study ► https://www.theguardian.com/global/video/2019/oct/29/is-this-inclusive-why-only-4-of-childrens-book-heroes-are-bame-video

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