Episode 2: Representation and Roadblocks in Kid Lit

In Conversation with Crystal Swain-Bates

This episode features Crystal Swain-Bates, founder of Goldest Karat Publishing and author of several children’s books including Big Hair, Don’t Care, and Supermommy: A Super Single Mommy Tale. 

Crystal is on a mission to positively reshape the way children of color all over the world see themselves. Fed up with the lack of black children's books on the market, Crystal founded Goldest Karat Publishing in order to address the lack of diversity in children's literature. 

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:

• The importance of representation for Black kids 

• The process of finding an illustrator whose work fits your vision as an author

• Roadblocks in the publishing industry for kid lit authors

• Our shared love of Dan Brown and Christopher Pike

And lots more! So sit back and enjoy! 

Click here for a full transcript of this episode.

Connect with Crystal Swain-Bates

https://www.crystalswainbates.com/

https://twitter.com/cswainbates

https://www.instagram.com/cswainbates/

https://www.facebook.com/cswainbates 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Crystal’s author support Facebook Group: Six Figure Self-Publishing Secrets

Crystal’s course for aspiring authors: Self-Publish Like a Pro

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