Wall Shelf Journal

Diversity In Publishing

1 article

An empty podium in a vast, dimly lit library, representing the declining market share for Black authors in the UK publishing industry.

The Reading Room

Publishing Opportunities Shrink Amid Declining Black Author Market Share

The market share of Black authors in the UK's top 5,000 bestselling titles has plummeted from 1.

Julian Adebayo·June 29, 2026