Crafting Authentic Diversity on the Page

Presented by: Barbara W. Bailey | Carol Shay Hornung | Darly Wimberly | Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes | Martha Reed

Categories: Disability | Diversity | Subtle

Barbara W. Bailey, Carol Shay Hornung, Darly Wimberly, Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, and Martha Reed discuss how to portray diverse characters with honesty and care. They focus on research, sensitivity, and nuance as essential tools for meaningful representation.

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