Inkluded Announces Partnership with Penguin Random House to Support Inclusive Access to Publishing
New York, NY (March 4, 2026) — Inkluded, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering diversity in publishing, is proud to announce a new partnership with Penguin Random House. Through this collaboration, Penguin Random House will support Inkluded’s mission by contributing to its programming and creating opportunities for members to engage directly with the publishing industry.
As part of the partnership, Penguin Random House has made a donation in support of Inkluded’s educational and professional development initiatives. This contribution will help sustain programming designed to demystify publishing, expand access to industry knowledge, and support underrepresented talent as they pursue careers across the field.
In addition, Penguin Random House will host Inkluded members for a behind-the-scenes office tour this spring. The visit will give participants an inside look at how a major publishing house operates, offering insight into editorial, marketing, publicity, production, and corporate functions. By opening its doors to Inkluded members, Penguin Random House is helping make the publishing industry more transparent and accessible.
Claire von Schilling, EVP & Director of Corporate Communications and Social Responsibility at Penguin Random House, emphasized the company’s commitment to expanding access to publishing:
“Penguin Random House is committed to fostering a publishing industry that welcomes and supports talent from all backgrounds. Partnering with Inkluded makes it possible for us to invest directly in efforts that ensure publishing is accessible to all, strengthening the future of our field. We are proud to support Inkluded’s mission and look forward to engaging with its members as we continue to advance equity across publishing.”
Michael Mejias, Executive Director of Inkluded, highlighted the partnership’s impact on emerging publishing professionals:
“Inkluded is incredibly excited about the opportunities this partnership with Penguin Random House presents to both current Inkluded Academy graduates still seeking their first roles in the industry and future publishing aspirants from the BIPOC community. We look forward to the impact this collaboration will have on fostering a more inclusive publishing landscape and thank Penguin Random House for their advocacy and support.”
Penguin Random House’s support reflects a shared commitment to creating a more inclusive publishing industry. Through a combination of financial support and real-world exposure, this partnership helps create a more welcoming space for emerging talent and advances long-term efforts toward equity across publishing.
About Inkluded
Founded by Michael Mejias (Executive Director), Julia Kardon, and Mackenzie Brady Watson, Inkluded is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access and representation in the publishing industry. Through education, mentorship, and career-focused programming, Inkluded supports emerging and underrepresented publishing professionals as they build sustainable careers in the field. For updated news, please follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn, and visit inkluded.org for more information.
Inkluded Press Contact:
Cecilia Gray, Director of Operations
CeciliaGray@inkluded.org