Industry Insider – Ethical Book Buying as part of Ethical Consumer Week (Online event)

SoA CEO Nicola Solomon will chair this special #SoAatHome industry insider panel discussion as part of Ethical Consumer Week, with comics creator Hannah Berry and writers Dawn Finch and Piers Torday. We look at the sustainability of books, avoiding Amazon, supporting the high street and consider audio and e-books against the physical version. Nicola will bring her specialist knowledge of contracts to this author discussion.

 

About Ethical Consumer Week

This year’s Ethical Consumer Week ( #ECWeek2022) will investigate who’s benefiting from  or paying for the cost-of-living crisis, and the role of government, business and consumers in finding equitable solutions.

Programme

• Welcome, introductions and housekeeping from Nicola Solomon (2 mins)
• Nicola Solomon chairs a panel discussion with comics creator Hannah Berry and writers Dawn Finch and Piers Torday. (40mins)
• Q&A with audience (15 mins)
• Summary and closing comments (3 mins)
• This event will be moderated by Sophia A Jackson, SoA’s Head of Events

 

 

What will this session cover?

• Which methods of book buying are the most ethical and sustainable for the planet?
• And how do we ensure continued creativity?
• Is buying second hand good or bad?
• What can consumers do in their buying and lobbying choices?
• How can we create greener books and a fairer environment for creators?

Who is this session for?

Anyone interested in the environment, its relationship with the book industry and the issue of trying to be an ethical consumer.