Pan Macmillan Panel

Kieran Sangha – Senior Comms Exec – Literature and Partnerships Comms 

Carol-Anne Royer – Content Manager  Digital Marketing

Jodie Williams – Head of DEI and Social Impact

The publishing industry has made strides in diversity, but there’s still work to do. How can we ensure Black voices are not just included but truly supported, amplified, and celebrated?

Join Kieran Sangha, Carol-Anne Royer, and Jodie Williams from the Pan Macmillan team as they lead a powerful conversation on the importance of Black representation across publishing. From breaking barriers for Black authors and illustrators to creating meaningful opportunities for content creators and industry professionals, this session will explore the progress made, the challenges that remain, and what’s next in building a truly inclusive literary landscape.

Whether you’re a writer, artist, aspiring publishing professional, or passionate reader, this discussion will inspire and challenge us all to push the industry forward. Don’t miss it!