It’s time for another weekly round-up from The Writers Initiative, bringing you our pick of literary news stories and features that you may have missed these last seven days.
An all black Desmond Elliott shortlist shows the future is here – and it is in good hands The Guardian
Cultural appropriation? Who is allowed to tell the story of the Tonga castaways? The Independent
These books and resources will help you understand anti-racism Evening Standard
Anti-racist book sales surge in US and Britain after George Floyd killing The Guardian
Most authors’ incomes taking a hit, SoA’s second poll suggests The Bookseller
No pubs, no kissing, no flying: how Covid-19 is forcing authors to change their novels The Guardian
9 online book clubs to join now Good Housekeeping
International Booker Prize times its shortlist promotion for shop reopenings The Bookseller
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