Learn, Grow, Improve: Progressive Publishers Doing Cool Things is a monthly feature at The Book Smugglers, in which we spotlight new ventures, content creators and publishers that are doing awesome things – awesome, defined as something smart, admirable, and most importantly, progressive. There are plenty of new publishers that working to increase literacy, to raise money for charities across the globe, and who are redefining our concept of reading and of the book itself. Today, we are delighted to highlight Lee & Low Books! Founded in 1991, Lee & Low Books is a family-owned, independent children’s book publisher with a focus on diversity. The company’s mission is to meet the need for stories that all children can identify with and enjoy. We are thrilled to have Marketing & Publicity Manager Hannah Ehrlich over today to talk about Lee & Low, their mission and what makes them a perfect example of what we consider progressive and cool. Minding the Gaps In many ways, LEE & LOW BOOKS is like any other children’s publisher. We publish picture books, middle grade, and YA, of all different genres— nonfiction, fiction, even science fiction and fantasy. We work with libraries, bookstores, bloggers, and our books […]