Call this inclusive? Why are only 4% of children's book heroes in the UK BAME?

More than 33% of students at UK schools are from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, but only 4% of the protagonists in children's books in the UK are BAME. The publishing industry has made big claims about its push for inclusivity both on and off the page, but some believe progress is painfully slow. Grace Shutti investigates what’s taking UK publishing so long and meets some of the creators who are championing change, including the authors of hit books Amazing Grace and Look Up!, and the owners of inclusive publisher Round Table books Co-produced, directed, filmed and edited short feature for The Guardian website. Also scripted voiceover, graded images and did the sound mix on the final project. Social assets created as a post for Instagram/Twitter and stories for Instagram.

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