Candice Carty-Williams: ‘People feel very attached to Queenie’
Author Candice Carty-Williams discusses the enduring popularity of her debut novel, 'Queenie,' and her approach to writing its sequel. She reflects on the publishing industry's evolving appetite for diverse voices.
Why it matters
The article highlights the cultural impact of diverse literature and the challenges faced by Black authors in the publishing industry.
Candice Carty-Williams. Make-up: Nicola Hamilton @Arlington Artists. Photograph: Serena Brown/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Candice Carty-Williams. Make-up: Nicola Hamilton @Arlington Artists. Photograph: Serena Brown/The Guardian Candice Carty-Williams Interview Candice Carty-Williams: ‘People feel very attached to Queenie’ Emma Loffhagen The breakout success of her debut created a publishing scramble for Black writers, but has that appetite for diversity endured? Carty-Williams talks about wanting to quit the TV adaptation, why now is the perfect time for her sequel
The focus on diversity in publishing and systemic representation aligns with progressive cultural discourse.
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