Waldman notes, “As a push for diversity in fiction reshapes the publishing landscape, the emergence of sensitivity readers seems almost inevitable. A flowering sense of social conscience, not to mention a strong market incentive, is elevating stories that richly reflect the variety of human experience. America — specifically young America — is currently more diverse than ever.” And backlash can hurt sales.
Of course, it can help sales, too. Your thoughts? Email rrollins@coxohio.com.
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