Diversity conference set for June.

This article focuses on a national conference organized by the Arts Council England and run by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education. The aim of this conference is to act as a "catalyst" for diversity in children's publishing. It will be attended by publishers, writers, illustrators, booksellers, librarians and teachers. It will incorporate a showcase event that will be open to local families. The Arts Council England said that the national consultation on children's literature revealed a widespread perception of under-representation of diverse cultures and languages in children's publishing. The conference will showcase successes, highlight major issues and act as a catalyst for publishers to diversify their output for children and young people.