May 8, 2021
LOS ANGELES (AP) Growing up an avid reader, Kwana Jackson knew where to look for romance novels with Black characters: Segregated in the “African American interest” section where only determined shoppers would find them.
When Jackson became a published author she saw other ways in which writers of color were obscured, potentially affecting both book sales and the odds their work would catch the entertainment industry’s attention.
“That’s why, after 10 novels, I was surprised and thrilled when my agent came to me and said, ‘We’ve had interest in ‘Real Men Knit, ” Jackson said of her 2020 novel about four brothers in New York’s Harlem, optioned by a production company for a potential TV series.
TV s growth is a boon for diverse voices among novelists
LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer
May 7, 2021
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1of3This combination photo shows cover art for Real Men Knit, left, and a portrait of author Kwana Jackson. Her 2020 novel about four brothers in New York’s Harlem was optioned by a production company for a potential TV series. What Jackson calls a dream come true is a pragmatic reflection of the unprecedented number of TV outlets in need of shows and growing pressure for inclusive fare a one-two punch creating opportunities for overlooked writers and ignored perspectives. (Berkley, left, and Colleeen Katana via AP)APShow MoreShow Less
Lynn Elber
This combination photo shows cover art for The Disasters, left, and a portrait of author M.K. England, whose debut novel is in development for the CW network. (HarperTeen via AP, left, and M.K. England via AP) May 07, 2021 - 9:58 AM
LOS ANGELES - Growing up an avid reader, Kwana Jackson knew where to look for romance novels with Black characters: Segregated in the âAfrican American interestâ section where only determined shoppers would find them.
When Jackson became a published author she saw other ways in which writers of colour were obscured, potentially affecting both book sales and the odds their work would catch the entertainment industryâs attention.
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