ALT White text announces: "Now live! The Literary Agents of Change Equity Directory" on top of a purple background. Teal, red, and yellow circles float around the edges of the background. At the bottom is the link to the directory: equitydirectory.org

ALT The Association of American Literary Agents' DEI Committee presents "Reaching Readers: Black Bookstore Owners in Conversation," an installment in the LAOC-sponsored "In Conversation" series, which presents opportunities for learning, listening, and growth along the DEI continuum across the publishing industry. The event will take place July 11th, from 1 to 2 pm EST. Zoom registration and attendance is open to all members of the publishing industry. Post displays a light blue background with a dark blue swoop at the bottom third of the page.

ALT A purple poster announces that the 2025 Literary Agents of Change mentorship program is now accepting applications. The post shares mentee benefits, including: one-on-one mentorship from two mentor agents for at least an hour each month, per mentor; monthly panels focused on business development, education, and networking; monthly newsletters and periodic check-ins from program directors; one year of free AALA membership; and a business development grant. The deadline to apply is July 31st, 2024.

ALT A teal poster announces that the 2025 Literary Agents of Change mentorship program is now accepting applications. The post shares mentor benefits, including: fresh perspectives, insights, and approaches from mentees coming up in the modern agenting world; tools for addressing biases, practices, and policies that prevent equitable access to the agenting profession; monthly newsletters and periodic check-ins from program directors; an AALA-sponsored DEI workshop; and the ability to create change within the publishing industry. The deadline to apply is July 31st, 2024.