Sweet Apple Publishers

www.sweetapplebooks.com

Core Commitments

Attend events and discussions around the area of inclusion and diversity.

Supplementary Commitments

Seek manuscripts which include a diverse range of characters.

For each book ask ‘Who is represented in this book, and how? Could we include anyone else? Are the characters reflective of the world we live in? Is the representation authentic?

Additional (voluntary) Commitments

Seek authors and illustrators from diverse groups.

Signed March 15 2015