Book Smart: The Future of Publishing

A pandemic-forced quarantine and a nationwide movement demanding racial and social justice have provided us two powerful reminders of the importance of books in our lives. Books entertain and inspire us, and contextualize and ultimately capture our shared historical moments. The book industry has appeared resilient in the face of technological trends that have so disrupted other media and entertainment forms, but what does its future hold for readers, authors, and compelling storytelling?  And what can the industry do to ensure its output reflects the full diversity of American society?  

Featuring Priscilla Painton, Vice President and Executive Editor, Simon & Schuster; Laura Miller, Books and Culture Columnist, Slate; and, Brandon Tensley, National Political Writer, CNN Politics.