Inkluded Announces Partnership with Macmillan Publishers to Support Diversity in Publishing
New York, NY (September 30, 2025) — Inkluded, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering diversity in publishing, and Macmillan Publishers, a big five publisher, are proud to announce a partnership that will strengthen career pathways, amplify voices, and create spaces for connection.
Inkluded champions diversity in publishing by actively working to train and place people from a diverse range of backgrounds into their first publishing jobs. Macmillan strives to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and is empowered to contribute authentically while making meaningful contributions. Together, this partnership reflects both organizations’ shared commitment to creating a more inclusive industry.
“At Inkluded, our programs are designed to demystify publishing, foster meaningful connections, and expand access to the industry,” said Michael Mejias, Executive Director at Inkluded. “Macmillan’s support creates opportunities for our members to engage, learn, and enter the industry with confidence.”
As part of this partnership, members of Macmillan will connect with the Inkluded community in upcoming Spotlight events, offering members direct access to industry professionals and insight into the publishing landscape. The collaboration will also establish tangible career mentorship for Inkluded members.
“We are truly excited to partner with Inkluded to continue expanding and empowering a wide range of voices within the publishing industry,” said LaToya Rose, Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Macmillan. “By creating this community, Inkluded is helping folks navigate their career aspirations with confidence.”
About Inkluded
Inkluded is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making publishing a more welcoming and diverse space by educating, mentoring, and championing underrepresented talent. We foster new voices, facilitate career entry points, and advocate for more diversity across all divisions of publishing. For updated news, please follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn, and visit Inkluded.org.
Inkluded Press Contact:
Cecilia Gray, Director of Operations, CeciliaGray@inkluded.org
About Macmillan Publishers
Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.
U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. us.macmillan.com
Macmillan Publishers Contact:
Catherine Marvin, Senior Director, Communications, Macmillan Publishers, Catherine.Marvin@macmillan.com