In which I give my thoughts on the controversy surrounding the children's picture book "A Fine Dessert", its depiction of "happy" slaves and the role of publishing on a whole on the topic of diversity. Next to me was the illustrator of the book, Sophie Blackall.
From the 26th Annual Fall Conference of the New York City School Library System, November 3, 2015, CitiField, Queens, NY.
Video of the full panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2f0K...