Kado Publishing is a small-scale, independent, woman-owned publisher specialising in books by Asian artists and writers. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion, education, children's rights, literacy, and the environment.

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Why do we do what we do?​

 

Why small batch?

 

Because it's better for the environment. Less waste is best! This does mean our margins are lower (aka: prices can be higher), but we believe that a journey to sustainability requires everyone to make small investments.

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Why diversity and inclusion?

 

There is a significant lack of diverse narratives, stories, and even storytellers in traditional publishing. Lee & Low Books released a survey that showed: 76% of people working in the publishing industry are white (7% are Asian and Pacific Islander), 78% of publishing executives are white, 81% of sales go to books by white writers, and in children's books 41% of characters are white and only 8% are Asian.

 

We want to be a part of flipping this narrative. Asia is the most populated continent in the world. It is home to wonderful cultures, and rich histories. We want to provide a global platform for writers and artists from Asia to share their stories; and a place for children and families to find stories that proudly represent them.