The First Nations and People of Colour (FNPOC) in Publishing Network has been launched in Australia.
‘It can be lonely and isolating being a First Nations or person of colour working in the Australian publishing industry,’ the network’s founders, Camha Pham, Grace Lucas-Pennington and Radhiah Chowdhury said in a recent media statement.
‘The FNPOC in Publishing Network is a place for us to connect, gather, support each other and share experiences and insights in a safe environment. We welcome members from all levels who identify as FNPOC and work in editorial, sales, marketing, design, administration, publicity and production roles at any Australian publishing houses and journals and/or working freelance. We also welcome any FNPOC agents, scouts, booksellers and festival programmers. Together, we hope to be a vital and valuable resource for all members to navigate the myriad complexities of the Australian publishing landscape while being a person of colour.’
The network is a closed, moderated group with an anonymous membership list. Accessibility and the cultural safety and support of all members are paramount. For all inquiries or to join, please email: [email protected]