138. Publishing as activism, with Rebekah Borucki, founder of Row House

It’s no secret that the publishing industry is riddled with inequity. Basically every stage is white: authors to staff at publishing houses to marketing campaigns targeting white readers, the system is not designed to amplify marginalized voices. That’s why I’m grateful for this week’s conversation with Rebekah Borucki, founder and president of Row House. Along with sharing her personal story, we discuss: The inequities in publishing How Row House is aiming to change the publishing landscape at scale Their innovative 40/40 model Some behind-the-scenes of their submissions process Along with being the founder and president of Row House, Rebekah is a mother to five, grandmother to one, self-help and children’s author, and founder and president of Wheat Penny Press and the WPP Little Readers Big Change Initiative. She is driven by a commitment to make wellness, self-learning, and literacy tools available to all and to help others recover the freedoms stolen from them by white supremacy through activism centering on Black liberation and trans rights. Learn more about Rebekah: Website Rebekah Barucki LinkedIn Row House Publishing Instagram @rowhousepub Follow me on:  Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email [email protected] or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.