A 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting individuals from historically marginalized, underrepresented, and BIPOC communities aspiring to be literary agents.
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ALT White text announces: "Now live! The Literary Agents of Change Equity Directory" on top of a purple background. Teal, red, and yellow circles float around the edges of the background. At the bottom is the link to the directory: equitydirectory.org
ALT The Association of American Literary Agents' DEI Committee presents "Reaching Readers: Black Bookstore Owners in Conversation," an installment in the LAOC-sponsored "In Conversation" series, which presents opportunities for learning, listening, and growth along the DEI continuum across the publishing industry. The event will take place July 11th, from 1 to 2 pm EST. Zoom registration and attendance is open to all members of the publishing industry. Post displays a light blue background with a dark blue swoop at the bottom third of the page.
ALT The Association of American Literary Agents' DEI Committee presents "Reaching Readers: Black Bookstore Owners in Conversation," an installment in the LAOC-sponsored "In Conversation" series, which presents opportunities for learning, listening, and growth along the DEI continuum across the publishing industry. The event will take place July 11th, from 1 to 2 pm EST. Zoom registration and attendance is open to all members of the publishing industry. Post displays a light blue background with a dark blue swoop at the bottom third of the page.
ALT A purple poster announces that the 2025 Literary Agents of Change mentorship program is now accepting applications. The post shares mentee benefits, including: one-on-one mentorship from two mentor agents for at least an hour each month, per mentor; monthly panels focused on business development, education, and networking; monthly newsletters and periodic check-ins from program directors; one year of free AALA membership; and a business development grant. The deadline to apply is July 31st, 2024.
ALT A teal poster announces that the 2025 Literary Agents of Change mentorship program is now accepting applications. The post shares mentor benefits, including: fresh perspectives, insights, and approaches from mentees coming up in the modern agenting world; tools for addressing biases, practices, and policies that prevent equitable access to the agenting profession; monthly newsletters and periodic check-ins from program directors; an AALA-sponsored DEI workshop; and the ability to create change within the publishing industry. The deadline to apply is July 31st, 2024.
ALT The green, purple, and white graphic features Erin Casey Westin's headshot and reads "LAOC's Literary Auction for Change. Bidding opens June 10. Bid to win 10 page critique 30 min call with Erin Casey Westin of Gallt and Zacker Literary Agency. literaryagentsofchange.org"
