BookTalk was founded in March 2021 by a group of content creators, influencers, and book lovers with the mission to diversify bookshelves. Representation matters, both to us and the book community as a whole, and we share those stories through our events, newsletters, and social media platforms. Our staff is made up of nearly 40 passionate book lovers working to bring other readers and authors closer together virtually. Our mission is to connect with authors, publishers, and other creatives in the book industry to inspire critical approaches to reading and uplift marginalized voices to highlight the importance of equitable representation in storytelling.