Fans of Fiction. Purveyors of Dodgy Writing Advice.
#ownvoices was started by Corinne Duyvis in 2015, as a way to uplift authors from marginalized groups who are writing about characters that share some of their experiences. Duyvis' goal was to help make these books - and these communities - more visible.
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If you'd like to read more of Duyvis' thoughts on #ownvoices, check out her FAQ here
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Books and Media We Talked About
Harry Potter​ by JK Rowling
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Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein
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Brandon Sanderson
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
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If you would like a first chapter critique, check out our submission guidelines here
About our Guest
Stacy is a founding member of the CBC Diversity Committee, and publishes at Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low.
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Stacy first started Tu Books with a focus on sci-fi/fantasy, but since getting picked up by Lee and Low, she has published books in nearly every genre, aiming to add diversity to young adult and middle grade literature.