Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment - Belen Books, LLC.

 

Our Belief

Books exist to expand understanding... Publishing exists to share voices, ideas, and knowledge across boundaries of culture, background, and experience.

 

At Belen Books Publishing LLC., we believe that learning thrives when many perspectives are represented and when access to knowledge is open to all.

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are therefore not initiatives for us — they are foundational principles!

 

Diversity

We value the richness that comes from different lived experiences, cultures, identities, and viewpoints.

 

We actively seek to work with:

• Authors from varied backgrounds and communities

• Independent thinkers and new voices

• Stories and scholarship that broaden understanding

• Perspectives that reflect the full spectrum of human experience

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Publishing should reflect the world as it truly is — diverse, complex, and interconnected.

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Equity

We believe opportunity should not be limited by background, identity, or circumstance.

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We are committed to:

• Fair and transparent business practices

• Equal consideration for authors and collaborators

• Accessible pathways to publication

• Ethical pricing that supports educators and public institutions

 

Equity means creating conditions where everyone has a genuine chance to participate and succeed.

 

Inclusion

We strive to create an environment where all people feel respected, heard, and valued.

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We foster:

• Professional and respectful working relationships

• Open dialogue and collaboration

• Accessible content and formats

• Partnerships that promote education and community learning

 

Inclusion ensures that diversity is not only present, but welcomed.

 

Our Responsibilities

As a publisher, we recognize that the choices we make — what we publish, who we partner with, and how we operate — have real cultural impact.

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We therefore commit to:

• Acting with integrity and fairness

• Treating all individuals with dignity

• Oppose discrimination or harassment in any form

• Working with partners who share these values

 

We expect everyone working with or on behalf of Belen Books to uphold these standards.

 

Ongoing Commitment

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are ongoing responsibilities, not checkboxes.

 

We continue to listen, learn, and improve our practices as our community grows and evolves.

 

Our goal is simple:
To help create a publishing environment where knowledge is accessible, voices are respected, and opportunity is open to all.

 

 

Thank you,

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Belen Books, LLC.

 

Effective Date: January 1, 2026