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Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion at Ooligan Press

As the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Publisher’s Assistant, my job is to work within and outside of the press to make sure that Ooligan is diverse, equitable, and inclusive in our publishing process and that any of our manuscripts written by/about underrepresented people and communities are authentic to those people groups and their experiences. Outside of Ooligan, I work with organizations that are for underrepresented authors in the Pacific Northwest to put on our new How to: Publishing events.

What the Heck is Happening?

The art of book publishing has always been an elusive pipe dream, mostly because I never really understood what happens and what the process really is. No, it’s not just sending your book off to the company and being told yes or no and having the book immediately go to print, which is what my naive mind thought. Here are a couple of things that the team has taught me, and what I get to do for the book we are publishing.

What It’s Like to Study Book Publishing in Germany

When I stepped onto the plane headed to Stuttgart, Germany, I had no idea what to expect. I had no idea that the next few months would be an incredible adventure I would never forget and that would open up a whole new world of book publishing.

Remembering Michael Munk, Author of THE PORTLAND RED GUIDE

One year after his passing, Ooligan Press remembers and honors Michael Munk, author of The Portland Red Guide. The Portland Red Guide explores the history of social dissent, labor movements, and leftist politics in the City of Roses, illuminating stories and struggles often overlooked in your average history textbook.

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