How do library systems fit into the publishing industry? How dynamic are they in shaping culture and supporting literacy? What hand do collections librarians and others play in vital community efforts for equity? How do publishers and libraries work together as a general fact, anyway? What are the challenges that both publishers and libraries have historically faced and expect to face in the future regarding equitable access? What is going on with the recent surge across the U.S. in book burnings and censorship? All of these topics and more will be tackled by our team of book publishing experts in this presentation. Those interested in DEI generally speaking— as well as book publishing and library sciences— are most welcome to attend!