And agent Stephanie Barrouillet on virtual meetings and missing book fairs.
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September 4, 2020
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In a straightforward discussion about barriers to access in the American book industry, even the concept of inclusivity was called out for its assumptions about diversity.
Recognizing that helpful digital tools have emerged during the pandemic, Tel Aviv-based literary agent Stephanie Barrouillet says there remains a need for in-person meetings.